18 June 2021
Because planes are obviously very, very different to theatres
Jonathan Bain asks why aeroplanes are safer than theatres during the Covid-19 pandemic.
16 April 2021
Through the Mount Nelson’s revolving door…
The iconic Mount Nelson hotel in Cape Town has been open for nearly 45 000 days. Jonathan Bain stayed there recently for just three of them.
19 January 2021
Tea, coffee or corona? Air travel during a pandemic
Jonathan Bain recounts his recent journeys as he reflects on the Covid-19 protocols, apparent surge in the wearing of poo-emoji slippers and the future of flight.
16 September 2020
When the venue is the star
The Sydney Opera House remains a class act, writes Jonathan Bain, even if some seem to take the building for granted.
22 July 2020
Grand Central Station: An architectural argument in favour of respect
And one we should increasingly take to heart, writes Jonathan Bain.