There are two Radisson hotels in Sandton – one across the road from the Gautrain station and one another 600m along Rivona Road. Stay at the Gautrain one – it’s worth the extra few rand / dollars / pounds. That makes it a hop, skip and a jump from the station and from Sandton City […]
Eating Out: Food Court, Sandton City, Johannesburg, RSA
When you're travelling the world (and writing about it), it looks like I'm eating out in fancy spots all the time! Couldn't be further from the truth! To make things affordable, breakfast tends to be in the hotel room (either a protein bar and coffee or, if there is a mini fridge, some cereal in … Continue reading Eating Out: Food Court, Sandton City, Johannesburg, RSA
Gyms: Planet Fitness, Sandton, Johannesburg, RSA
Planet Fitness is situated in the Radisson Blu Hotel complex at Rivonia Rd & Daisy Street, Sandton, Johannesburg, 2146, South Africa. Access is free for Radisson guests and seemed to make up a fair prorportion of users, at least going by the sign-in sheet at reception. First impressions: this is a big gym spread out … Continue reading Gyms: Planet Fitness, Sandton, Johannesburg, RSA
Shopping: The Zone @ Rosebank, Johannesburg
To start my recent Jo'burg tour, I needed to get to The Zone @ Rosebank. I quickly brought it up on Google Maps and saw it was just one stop on the excellent Gautrain from Sandton, where I was staying. I had about 10 minutes until my tour kicked off, and spotted my niece's favourite … Continue reading Shopping: The Zone @ Rosebank, Johannesburg
City Tour: Sandton to Johannesburg CBD
On my second last day in South Africa, I wanted to take a tour to put every place I had seen into context. Most people are familiar with 'Citysightseeing' Tours - this one had a good online reputation. There was just time to watch donuts being glazed... ...and to pick up an iced coffee and … Continue reading City Tour: Sandton to Johannesburg CBD
Restaurants: The Big Mouth, Sandton, Johannesburg
On Friday night, I got the urge for some sushi and I found myself in Nelson Mandela Square doing a little shopping. Right at the main entrance is 'The Big Mouth' and it ranks about number 1 or 2 on Tripadvisor for the area. Sounded like an ideal dinner place! First off, it's hard to … Continue reading Restaurants: The Big Mouth, Sandton, Johannesburg
Hotels: Radisson Blu Sandton, Johannesburg
There are two Radisson hotels in Sandton - one across the road from the Gautrain station and one another 600m along Rivona Road. Stay at the Gautrain one - it's worth the extra few rand / dollars / pounds. That makes it a hop, skip and a jump from the station and from Sandton City … Continue reading Hotels: Radisson Blu Sandton, Johannesburg
