A Wider Perspective

WITH TRAVEL AND ADVENTURE STILL LARGELY ON HOLD for many of us, the urge to explore the wonders on offer beyond our shores has never been greater. This month, we have a wide selection of reading that offers a window on today’s world with perspectives that will enlighten and entertain.

Morocco’s exotic local tastes and sights have made it popular with travellers for centuries. It’s also home to one of the oldest fleet of Mercedes 240D taxis in the world. ‘Au Revoir To The Grand Taxis’ (page 54) looks at the upheaval caused by phasing out the old blue taxis that have graced local roads since the 1970s. Then, in ‘Cape Town Revival’ (page 120) we take a look at the city’s transformation from one once overshadowed by violence, to an art and food centre with locals determined to embrace its diverse history and cultural identity.

This month’s ‘Then and Now’ traces the origins and success of vending machines (page 92). The Romans were the first to shop via a coin and a slot. Today, vending machines continue to offer a nifty shopping experience, extending way beyond drink cans and chocolate bars.

We also tackle a wonderfully perplexing topic: ghosts. In ‘Meet The Ghostbusters’ (page 34) regular contributor Helen Foster speaks with scientists to find a rational explanation for ghosts, which almost half the adult population are convinced are real. What they reveal is fascinating.

These stories and much more in this March issue.

Happy reading!