Articles written by Sasha Arms

When visitors arrive at The Old Chaff Barn, they are not entering the threshold of any old bed and breakfast. They are being welcomed into the family.

Apr 3, 2010 - Sasha Arms

Taking the Panorama route in South Africa's Mpumalanga follows the edge of Blyde River Canyon, together with waterfalls, giant potholes and stunning panoramic views.

Feb 28, 2010 - Sasha Arms

Graskop is a popular and upbeat country town famous for pancakes and is a must-stop before taking the Panorama route along the Blyde River Canyon.

Feb 28, 2010 - Sasha Arms

Located in between the mountains and pine forest of Mpumalanga, Sabie is quiet, slightly dated town in the South African province.

Feb 28, 2010 - Sasha Arms

Law enforcement agencies across the world are warning well-meaning cash donors to be careful who they are giving their money to cover the Haiti disaster.

Jan 20, 2010 - Sasha Arms

Carjacking can be terrifying because it's a crime where victims come face to face with the criminal. Follow some simple safety advice to avoid becoming a victim.

Jan 20, 2010 - Sasha Arms

The fight against identity theft and fraud has seen a major success as an international website for criminals to swap stolen credit card details has closed.

Jan 19, 2010 - Sasha Arms

The idea of constructing the built environment in a way that reduces the opportunities for crime has formally been in existence since the 1970s. But can it work?

Jan 14, 2010 - Sasha Arms

There's a conspiracy theory about just about everything. But could the claims that swine flu is a scam be true?

Jan 14, 2010 - Sasha Arms

Insimbi B&B prides itself on two things: Providing quality accommodation to a backdrop of the lush Sabie surroundings, and being biker-friendly. But do they really mix?

Jan 13, 2010 - Sasha Arms

The fear of crime can often supersede the reality of the threat, but it always pays to be cautious. Follow some simple advice to stay safer when out and about.

Jan 13, 2010 - Sasha Arms

The Kruger, like any safari, is an experience of a lifetime, but can come at a cost. Self-driving the National Park not only makes it affordable, but more intimate too.

Jan 12, 2010 - Sasha Arms

Verified by Visa, the added layer of security available on Visa cards, has been attacked by a phishing scam.

Jan 12, 2010 - Sasha Arms

Charities can be instrumental in changing the lives of young people and in turning them away from crime. Kids Company, Place2Be and Through Unity are some of them.

Jan 12, 2010 - Sasha Arms

Job seekers, particularly those from the Philippines, are being warned about a new version of the Nigerian 419 scam aiming to con them out of money.

Jan 11, 2010 - Sasha Arms

Cape Town's Imhoff Farm is run by a thriving hippie community and tackles the senses through quality produce, body treatments and interaction with animals.

Jan 5, 2010 - Sasha Arms

The vibrant city of Cape Town is not just for the mountains, oceans and night-life. A spot of shopping should be on the agenda for all visitors.

Jan 5, 2010 - Sasha Arms

Cape Town in South Africa is full of tasty breakfast options. And they just keep getting cheaper.

Jan 4, 2010 - Sasha Arms

Not many visitors to South Africa know that there is a thriving short-term property rental market in Cape Town - the perfect solution for a vacation.

Jan 4, 2010 - Sasha Arms

As a volunteering option, South Africa has is all. Wildlife, community and building projects - hone in on one or try a bit of everything.

Jan 3, 2010 - Sasha Arms

As travel becomes an ever-popular and temptingly cheap pastime, make a New Year's resolution to spare a thought for the impact that globe-trotting has on the environment.

Dec 28, 2009 - Sasha Arms

Simon's Town on the Cape Peninsula feels more like a picturesque coastal village transported from 1950s America than an African town.

Dec 16, 2009 - Sasha Arms

From the urban jungle of Cape Town to the rugged cliffs of the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point, the Cape Peninsula takes visitors from one extreme to another.

Dec 16, 2009 - Sasha Arms

Grassroute Tours stop at Gugulethu and Khayelitsha - Cape Town's largest townships - and explains the evolution of black and coloured townships and the HIV/AIDS crisis.

Dec 15, 2009 - Sasha Arms

Grassroute Tours is just one of many tour operators in Cape Town offering township tours - a cultural experience all visitors to South Africa should partake in.

Dec 15, 2009 - Sasha Arms

Any visitor to South Africa should visit a township to understand how the majority of South Africans live and the importance of the New South Africa to them.

Dec 12, 2009 - Sasha Arms

Table Mountain is the glory of Cape Town and a modern, environmentally-friendly visitor attraction, but watch out for the Cableway closing in high winds.

Nov 15, 2009 - Sasha Arms

A visit to the Slave Lodge Museum in Cape Town is important for the international visitor to understand slavery, apartheid and the oppression of South Africa's people.

Nov 11, 2009 - Sasha Arms

The Jive Food Bazaar is easily the unfussiest Indian eating spot in Cape Town and creates balance among some of the city's more posh and much more expensive restaurants.

Nov 8, 2009 - Sasha Arms

Camps Bay is the most sought-after spot in Cape Town for doing the beach, café and cocktail scene - decided by Capetonians, tourists and celebrities alike.

Nov 8, 2009 - Sasha Arms

Set inside a Victorian Warehouse and Biscuit Mill, with fresh food, flowing champagne and bales of hay, where better in Cape Town to spend a Saturday than Woodstock?

Nov 8, 2009 - Sasha Arms

The V&A Waterfront in Cape Town is a modern space with a remarkably European feel, full of shops, restaurants and bars while African beats filter along the pavements.

Nov 1, 2009 - Sasha Arms

E-mails claiming the recipient has won a large sum of money are one of the most common Internet scams. The lottery doesn't exist and there is no prize - don't be a victim

Oct 1, 2009 - Sasha Arms

The Nigerian money scam is one of the most widely-known online scams. Becoming a target of fraud via the 419 scam may be easier than a potential victim might think.

Sep 30, 2009 - Sasha Arms

As police in London prepare to ramp up the fight against honor crime to secure more convictions, honor killings are still legal in many countries across the world.

Sep 30, 2009 - Sasha Arms

Taking refuge in the Brazilian Embassy in Honduras, President Manuel Zelaya has announced his return three months after he was removed from power at gunpoint.

Sep 21, 2009 - Sasha Arms

With tables nestled between palm trees and fountains in the concrete jungle of Playa de las Americas, the Terraza House bar is a worthy option for an early evening drink.

Sep 19, 2009 - Sasha Arms

One of the most upmarket restaurants in Playa de las Americas outside of the hotel complexes, Tenerife's restaurant-in-the-castle categorically deserves a visit.

Sep 19, 2009 - Sasha Arms

With delicately-set tables spilling onto the pavement and amorous staff tempting people in, the Blue Marlin restaurant seems to be a great dining option on the beach.

Sep 16, 2009 - Sasha Arms

If visitors don't want to try the local cuisine in Tenerife, Janice's is the place for British tourists to go if they're missing good, old-fashioned home cooking.

Sep 15, 2009 - Sasha Arms

Zacary's restaurant on Club La Costa's Paradise Club resort in Playa de las Americas is not the place to go for typical Canarian or good-quality cuisine.

Sep 14, 2009 - Sasha Arms

Thieves stealing medical records to sell to those who can't afford medical insurance is a growing crime, but it can risk the health of both criminal and victim.

Sep 7, 2009 - Sasha Arms

As individuals become increasingly worried about identity theft, the number of those taking out identity theft insurance has multiplied. But is it really worth it?

Sep 7, 2009 - Sasha Arms

As a hard-hitting Welsh film about texting while driving captures the attention of the world, wider questions on the legalities of text-driving come to the forefront.

Sep 7, 2009 - Sasha Arms

Benefiting from a hilltop location away from the bustle of Playa de las Americas, Paradise Club revels in striking views, but suffers from less enthralling facilities.

Sep 2, 2009 - Sasha Arms

Tenerife attracts more tourists than any other Canary Island, but with tourism often comes food that's far from authentic. Meson Mediterraneo is an exception to the rule.

Aug 24, 2009 - Sasha Arms

Since the Honduran coup, tourists are being encouraged to avoid non-essential travel to the country. But what exactly are the risks that travelers face?

Aug 3, 2009 - Sasha Arms

The Honduran coup forced a leader into exile and exposed undemocratic processes in their extremity. But what is life like for the Honduran people now?

Jul 14, 2009 - Sasha Arms

La Mosquitia is the most isolated, under-developed region of Central America and Rescue Task Force is fighting to address the medical needs of its Indian population.

Jun 29, 2009 - Sasha Arms

As President Manuel Zelaya refuses to reinstate his military chief and attempts to rewrite the constitution, opponents argue that his plans are illegal.

Jun 27, 2009 - Sasha Arms