DISCOVER A NATION OF MOVERS AND SHAKERS IN SOUTH AFRICA.

beautiful enchanting

THIS IS HOW WE MOVE. COME JOURNEY WITH US

The Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course world-class, 18-hole championship golf course conceived by Nicklaus Design, with extensive input from Jack Nicklaus himself.

30 INCREDIBLE ICELAND, IF YOU HAVEN’T BEEN, GO!

The landscape was immediately captivating. Salmon were swimming in the rivers beside the road...

36 NAPA VALLEY

California’s Napa Valley is renowned for its gourmet cuisine and legendary wines.

42 SPOTLIGHT ON THE SEYCHELLES

Dive into this African island nation known for its rich culture and extraordinary environment.

56 BABYLONSTOREN

Babylonstoren is one of the oldest Cape Dutch farms.

68 FROM SOUTH AFRICA TO THE WORLDTHE GIFT OF RHTHYM & DANCE

Jerusalema to Umjaivo dance challenges to Makhadzi.

ADVENTURES IN TECHNOLOGY

62 WHY THE METAVERSE IS THE NEXT FRONTIER IN LUXURY TRAVEL

No luxury adventure, or experience, will be out of reach to those who step into the metaverse.

ADVENTURES IN FASHION

74 THE UBIQUITOUS RISE OF TRAINERS

Trainers - or sneakers in the US - have made a huge impact on the world.

80 BULGARI

Inside the Dream is the first docufilm ever about Bulgari High Jewellery.

ART IN FOCUS

86 GALERIE IMANE FARÈS

In 2010, Imane Farès created an art gallery donning her name.

ADVENTURES IN SPORT

92 SOCCER - THE WORLD’S FAVOURITE GAME

Five billion people! That’s the predicted television audience for the soccer World Cup finals.

98 A MULTI-CITY FOODIE TRIP IN VIETNAM

Vietnam is a vibrant country and is best explored taking in a few cities at a time.

105 FORAGING FOR FOOD AND FUN

When it comes to foraging, some people get intimidated, though they have probably been foraging all their lives.

114 GO TO GIBRALTAR FOR FABULOUS FOOD

There is so much to do and taste in this compact country.

119 DINING IN THE SKY CAN BE DELICIOUS - VISTAJET Delectable food doesn’t need to be limited to the ground.

120 BOOKSHELF

Round up of the latest to read, listen to and watch.

121 GO WHERE THE ACTION IS No matter what month it is, somewhere around the world there is an event not to be missed, here are a few to tempt you to travel…

124 WHO’S READING FIFTH CHUKKER

As with every globetrotting edition, we will span the world, from a visit to a destination that should be on everyones’ bucket list; Iceland, including the luxurious Blue Lagoon spa to the quirky off-the-beaten track towns where you probably won’t spot another tourist, only powerful landscapes to remember, we also visit sultry Seychelles, a typical honeymoon destination that packs a punch when it comes to sustainability, beautiful beaches and a strong local culture, Gibraltar offers a compact City break with excellent fresh and traditional food, whilst a few nights at Babylonstoren will spoil you rotten in beautiful natural surrounds, we delve into the nuggets of what makes Napa Valley such a desirable location and to keep travelling of course, one needs to be in good shape, so we explore the best health retreats around the world and discover the benefits of foraging for our food whilst respecting our environment, we look at how travel may well be more virtual in the future with the metaverse, though as our Vietnamese food feature demonstrates, nothing beats being somewhere in person, to see, taste and smell it for yourself. Another way to ‘travel’ of course is via a good book or listening to a podcast, we share with you our latest recommendations and as ever, we bring you the latest news from the world of Fifth Chukker, from charitable partnerships to pulsating polo matches, the world of polo naturally attracts glamour and we’ve got you covered, from fine dining onboard a jet, the latest beautiful creations from Bulgari, the story of sneakers and why many a fashionista is fascinated by them, ensuring they own the latest ‘must-have’ pair, a look at the history of soccer and in an exclusive interview with Imane Fares, we give you insight into an art gallery owners mind and much more, read on to find out…

YASEMEN KANER-WHITE Editor yasemen@parmuto.com

Editor - YASEMEN KANER-WHITE

Editorial Team - FRANCESCO FIORILLA, YUSUF SAAB, BILLY ZACS

Contributors - YASEMEN KANER-WHITE, LILBY SKAZ, BEN WEST, JOE BARTLETT, LISA FORSTER, DAVID NICHOLSON, LAUREN JADE HILL, ISOBEL DIAMOND

Photography - FRANCESCO FIORILLA, DANIEL SAAIMAN, PHILLIP VAN DYK, IMAGES OF POLO, KLEARPICS, JOAN WARD, PAT SCOTT, JOHN KYL, DREW ALTIZER, BOB MCCLENAHAN, PAUL RICHARDSON

Design - TONI BARRINGTON

THE MAGAZINE PRODUCTION COMPANY www.magazineproduction.com

Unicef Message

The powerful partnership between UNICEF, Access Bank, Fifth Chukker and the Government of Kaduna State – now in its 13th year – has had positive impacts on the lives of children, families and the wider community in Kaduna State.

At the Model Primary School, Maraban Jos-Kaduna, 30 classrooms have been renovated and upgraded, improving the learning experience for children. The school is also now equipped with separate hygiene facilities for girls and boys – improving school attendance and retention, especially for girls – a clear testimony of what these partnerships can produce.

Through our partnership, we are increasingly generating public awareness and discussion on issues affecting vulnerable children and creating opportunities for community members to discuss and influence matters that affect children in their communities.

Importantly, through our partnership with Fifth Chukker, children have benefitted from increased opportunities to play and actively participate in matters affecting them – including through the joint celebration of special events. I look forward to seeing our joint work reach even more children, especially in hard-to-reach communities of Kaduna State.

It is only through strong partnerships and engagement – with government, foundations, the private sector, civil society, communities and children themselves – that we can truly promote and protect the rights of all Nigerian children.

On behalf of UNICEF, I would like to express my thanks and reaffirm our commitment to sustaining our special relationship with Fifth Chukker and Access Bank, which has already benefitted so many children. I look forward to continued fruitful engagement.

Peter Hawkins, Country Representative, UNICEF Nigeria