Dutch Heritage Along South Africa’s Garden Route eyesonsouthafrica East of Cape Town, where the mountains soften into forest and the coastline unfurls into a string of lagoons, lakes, and cliffs, lies one of the most celebrated scenic drives on the planet: the Garden Route. Most travelers come for the views — and they are, by…
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Where Dutch gables meet African rhythm under Table Mountain.
Whitewashed farmsteads and wild fynbos in one glance.
How South Africa’s Biological Vineyards Are Reshaping Wine Tourism eyesonsouthafrica Amsterdam, September 5, 2026 – At the southern tip of Africa, where the Cape Fold Mountains meet two oceans, a quiet revolution has been unfolding among the vines. For centuries, the Cape Winelands built their reputation on world-class wine. Now they’re building something else too:…
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How tourism is powering jobs and growth across South Africa.
Where Opportunity, Capital and Knowledge Connect Business • Investment • Tourism • Intelligence South Africa is far more than one of the world’s great tourism destinations. It is one of Africa’s most sophisticated and diversified economies, a gateway to the wider Southern African region, and a country where major challenges exist alongside remarkable opportunities for…
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Women, Religion, and the Limits of Change Under Vision 2030 eyesonsaudi-arabia Amsterdam, August 23, 2026 – Ten years ago, a Saudi woman could not drive to work, open a bank account without a male relative’s signature, or watch a film in a public cinema — because there were no public cinemas. Today she can do…
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Inside Saudi Arabia’s Bet on a Post-Oil Future eyesonsaudi-arabia Amsterdam, August 23, 2026 – For nearly a century, Saudi Arabia’s story has been written in oil. It built the world’s largest exporter of crude, funded a welfare state, and gave a handful of royal decision-makers outsized influence over global energy markets. But in April 2016,…
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BRICS membership, nickel riches, and a 270-million-strong consumer market make Indonesia one of the most compelling investment stories in the world. The corruption problem — and a sovereign fund that spooked rating agencies — make it one of the most complicated. eyesonindonesia There is a version of Indonesia that reads like a dream pitch deck…
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eyesonindonesia This 5-day “Vines & Volcanoes” itinerary takes you from the modern cellars of the south to the high-altitude volcanic peaks and the heritage vineyards of the North Bali coast. It focuses on sustainability, community-supported viticulture, and boutique, eco-conscious stays. Itinerary Overview Day 1: The Modern Coastal Cellar Start your journey in South Bali/Gianyar to…
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