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Joburg’s Five Best Shawarmas

Joburg’s Five Best Shawarmas

by 2summers | May 11, 2022 | Food and Drink, Johannesburg, Jozi Top Fives

As many of you already know, I’ve been on a mission to discover Joburg’s best shawarmas. This turned out to be a bigger challenge than I initially anticipated. One of many photos of me eating a shawarma, in this instance at the Schwarma Co. in Norwood. All...
Top 5 Pandemic Dining Destinations in the Jozi Suburbs

Top 5 Pandemic Dining Destinations in the Jozi Suburbs

by 2summers | Aug 17, 2021 | Brixton, COVID-19, Food and Drink, Johannesburg, Jozi Top Fives, Melville and Surrounds

I hadn’t planned to blog about pandemic dining (sorry, I realize that’s a horrible term) today. But just a few minutes ago I was chatting with a friend about how few restaurants I feel comfortable eating in right now. The Richmond, just around the corner...
Five Places to Buy Local Gifts in Joburg

Five Places to Buy Local Gifts in Joburg

by 2summers | Dec 3, 2019 | Johannesburg, Markets/Shopping

“Buy local” has become a popular retail catch phrase lately. But I have always loved buying locally made gifts, especially gifts in the realm of African arts and crafts. December seems like the best time to add this category to my Jozi Top Fives series....
Five Great Places for Fish and Chips in Joburg

Five Great Places for Fish and Chips in Joburg

by 2summers | Sep 15, 2019 | Food and Drink, Johannesburg, Jozi Top Fives

It was a Monday and it was my birthday. I had a photography assignment in the morning and then I went to Cresta Mall to do some shopping. After shopping, I thought I should buy myself a birthday lunch. What could I treat myself to for lunch on a random winter Monday?...
Five Great Jozi Walks to Prepare for MTN Walk the Talk with 702

Five Great Jozi Walks to Prepare for MTN Walk the Talk with 702

by 2summers | May 17, 2019 | Johannesburg, Jozi Top Fives, Melville and Surrounds, Parks/Nature Reserves

If you live in Joburg, you’ve heard of Walk the Talk — in fact you’ve probably walked it. But here’s a quick description for everyone else: MTN Walk the Talk with 702 (that’s the official name but I’ll call it Walk the Talk for...
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Heather Mason

I’m an American writer/blogger/photographer living a quirky life in Johannesburg. Follow along as I explore Johannesburg, South Africa, and the rest of the world.

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