The feeling is mutual! The good news is that with a little forward planning you can turn South Africa’s 2026 public holidays into extended breaks to maximise your leave. We’ve summarised how you can ...

People lined the streets of Saint-Tropez on Wednesday, applauding as the coffin of French cinema icon Brigitte Bardot, who ...

Thandai mousse blends traditional Indian thandai spices with French mousse technique, creating a balanced New Year dessert rooted in culture and craft. Winter afternoons often call for desserts that ...

08:42, Thu, Jan 1, 2026 Updated: 10:01, Thu, Jan 1, 2026 With 2026 stretching out before us, many Brits are already mapping out their holiday plans and weekend escapes. But if Paris or Versailles ...

The man behind Bosco and Treasure, Dylan Bacher, told the Herald the skill came naturally to his canines. Video / boscospiratelife via TikTok Two fearless French bulldogs have been spotted carving ...

As it is in so many places, the holiday season in France is all about family, friends, and food. While it’s generally a low-key affair marked by gatherings of relatives and treats for children, it ...

I keep a carton of eggnog in my refrigerator during the holiday season for two reasons. One, of course, is to have some on hand should guests I’m entertaining want to enjoy a cup of it. The other ...

People stroll throuh the Christmas market at the Grand place in Lille, France, on November 28, 2025. The Christmas season is a time when the French set aside their treasured notions of being a ...

Braids are the gift that keep on giving. Switch yours up with this season’s most holiday-ready look: the French curl bob. “French curl braids are popular because they give the best of both worlds by ...

Christmas dinner in France makes good on a promise to dine very well, offering everything from extravagant seafood platters to sweet treats such as the traditional Yule log cake (or bûche de Noël).