Hotel Gal sees the world: Selamat siang (good afternoon) from Kuala Lumpur! A lot has happened since my last post; for starters, I got a job … and an apartment! After settling into KL life …
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High tea, anyone?
Warm, fragrant scones capped with whipped cream and strawberry jam. Soft, fresh bread sandwiched with smooth cream cheese and finely sliced cucumber. Flaky, buttery pastry cases filled with dark chocolate ganache and succulently sweet berries.
Landing your dream job in a time of unemployment
Finding work is a major concern for almost every tertiary education graduate. Unemployment is a massive problem the world over though due to a myriad of factors including the economic recession, technology replacing workers, and an excess of qualified people.
3 reasons to study in Durban, Cape Town or Johannesburg
Are you wondering what Durban, Cape Town and Johannesburg have to offer as university towns? As it turns out, plenty! These three unique cities are renowned for hosting generations of students, hereʼs why…
The next South African cake boss
Juan-Pierre Schulz is just 22 years old, but he already owns and runs his own business – J Cakes, creating cakes of all shapes and sizes for any occasion. Based in Bedfordview, Johannesburg, Juan-Pierre graduated from The International Hotel School in 2010. We caught up with Juan-Pierre to find out more about the journey his hospitality qualification has taken him on …
Five awesome Matric Dance themes
Choosing a Matric Dance theme is an exciting and challenging task. Expectations run high and every year the competition is high: will this year’s theme be better than the last?
Organising a Matric Dance: How to plan the event of the season
Are you co-ordinating a Matric dance? Planning a dance is a big job! And organising such an important event requires excellent planning and foresight…
Taking sustainable restaurants to a whole new level
It started with local coffee shops growing humble herb gardens and using seasonal produce. The dedicated moved onto worm farms, organic vegetables, and waste water recycling. Now eco-savvy restaurants are actively finding new, innovative ways to contribute to the sustainable hospitality movement …
Acing your interview
Getting your dream job – Interviews are a nerve-wracking experience for the vast majority of us. The pressure of landing your dream job and making a good first impression can be quite stressful! The good news is that a successful interview has a lot to do with preparation and research, so you can take action beforehand to give yourself a good chance of landing the job …