Aug 29, 2022
In the visitor’s book, everyone searches for an adequate description. “Where Alice in Wonderland met the Marquis de Sade” is one. “Soft pornography” suggests another. Carl Muller was perhaps closest when he wrote: “Truly, the gods...
Aug 29, 2022
An adventurous artist, whose life sounds very Wilbur Smith, Soo Piercey bought a Zimbabwean tannery for storing elephant hides and leopard skins. It became home to her collections – including the craft of over twenty African tribes, as well as her own...
Aug 20, 2022
Located in the vineyard belt outside the historical university town of Stellenbosch, South Africa, this celebrated “Cape Dutch” farmhouse dates back to 1699. Restored in the late 20th century, it is home to a fabulous collection of 18th century murals by...
Aug 20, 2022
An enterprising Filipino family find El Dorado along the Mediterranean’s sweeping coast. Built in 1966, their home has an old colonial feel with high ceilings, myriad windows and a collection of rare Ming pottery. Become a member of Turtle’s History Library to...
Aug 20, 2022
A private haven in Sotogrande SA, the 4000-acre golfing resort on the south coast of Andalusia. Become a member of Turtle’s History Library to access all areas, €12/year...
