Helene Ramackers, Author at Upscale Living Magazine

Joseph Berkowitz, Firing on all senses

07/30/2019

With a great eye for planning and structure, Joseph Berkowitz from JAB Design Group admits that using these key skills in his interior business every day has seen him reap the benefits of a career spanning almo...

Justina Adorno, A Rising Star

Helene Ramackers

07/30/2019

PROFILES

She stars as Yoli in the Eva Longoria Baston produced series Grand Hotel, airing on ABC. Set to make her a household name, Justina Adorno spoke to Upscale Living magazine about her love for acting, veganism and...

A Passion for Fashion, David Meister

Helene Ramackers

07/29/2019

FASHION, Women Fashion

His obsession with singer Cher paved the way for his venture into the world of fashion design. Today, David Meister dresses the who’s who of Hollywood for red carpet events, keeping them and the world glamorous...

Leaving a Lasting Legacy at the Magnificent Kubili House

Helene Ramackers

07/28/2019

FEATURES, Safaris, TRAVEL

When Johannesburg-born New York businessman and Kubili House owner Julian Koski together with his wife, master chef and jewelry designer Aida, decided to build their summer vacation home in South Africa, they d...

Salt crusted beetroot from Mirazur Restaurant garden, Caviar cream. Photo Credit@lopezdezubiria

Chefs, Restaurants and Their Culinary Delights

Helene Ramackers

07/28/2019

GASTRONOMY, Restaurants

The annual The World’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna is regarded as the most celebrated international awards in the industry. Upscale Living magazine highlights three of...

The One and Only Bugatti “La Voiture Noire”

Helene Ramackers

07/07/2019

Automobiles, FEATURES, LIFESTYLE

When French luxury brand Bugatti launched its one-off Bugatti ‘La Voiture Noire’, they once again demonstrated that producing the world’s most powerful, most luxurious and most exclusive hyper sports car is a c...

Fabulous Kapama Karula in Kapama Private Game Reserve, South Africa

Helene Ramackers

06/28/2019

Safaris, TRAVEL

The largest private game reserve owned and run by one family, Kapama Private Game Reserve in South Africa’s Limpopo Province is a force to be reckoned with. The flagship luxury lodge in the Kapama four-property...

RockFig Safari Lodge. Photo by RockFig Safari Lodge

A Homey Atmosphere at Rockfig Safari Lodge, South Africa

Helene Ramackers

06/16/2019

Safaris, TRAVEL

Having made its debut in the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve towards the end of 2018, RockFig Safari Lodge entices guests to immerse themselves into the ultimate snug and cozy safari feeling. With a history sp...

andBeyond Ngala Safari lodge Family Cottage Bathroom

The Most Beautiful Safari Bathrooms

Helene Ramackers

06/16/2019

FEATURES, Safaris

Bathing is an age-old tradition, and extravagantly doing so adds to the custom of cleansing the body in an indulgent fashion. Having had the privilege of personally staying at these lodges, Upscale Living Magaz...

Barber Shop + Chivas at QT Sydney in Australia

Extraordinary Indulgences for Father’s Day 2019

Helene Ramackers

06/09/2019

LIFESTYLE, Men Fashion, NEWS

Celebrated annually in honoring fathers, fatherhood and paternal bonds, this special day pays tribute to the influence of fathers in society. Upscale Living magazine went in search of a few spoils for the speci...

Revel in Sea Views at Cape View Clifton in Cape Town

Helene Ramackers

06/01/2019

Hotels, TRAVEL

Situated in one of Cape Town’s most sought-after neighborhoods, Cape View Clifton is seemingly suspended between the dramatic backdrop of Lion’s Head and the Twelve Apostles, and fronted by the coveted golden s...

Architecture & Interior Designer, Blainey North

Helene Ramackers

05/30/2019

Homes + Interiors, LIFESTYLE, PROFILES

She knew from a young age that she was destined to work in Architecture and Interior Design. Today, Blainey North is at the helm of her namesake company in Australia, Blainey North Architecture & Interior D...

Face to Face with Big Cats at Tiger Canyon in South Africa’s Free State Province

Helene Ramackers

05/25/2019

Safaris, TRAVEL

In the small town of Philippolis in South Africa’s Free State province, you might be pleasantly surprised to find a pioneering conservation project, aiming to help save the critically endangered wild Bengal tig...

AN EXCLUSIVE – Modern Work of Art

Helene Ramackers

05/17/2019

FEATURES, Homes + Interiors, LIFESTYLE

When Kari Whitman was commissioned by LA-based entrepreneur and philanthropist Justus Parmar to redesign his home, she knew she had her work cut out for her. Not one to shy away from a challenge, she created th...

Saseka Tented Camp in Hoedspruit, South Africa

Supreme Luxury at Saseka Tented Camp, Hoedspruit, South Africa

Helene Ramackers

05/17/2019

Safaris, TRAVEL

A brand-new property in The Thornybush Luxury Game Lodge Collection is the stylish Saseka Tented Camp, paving the way for the ultimate in glamping without compromising on supreme luxury. With the introductio...

24 Hours in Fort Lauderdale

The Best Honeymoon Destinations For Every Budget

Islas Secas Panama, A Luxury Traveller’s Paradise

A Luxury Guide to Rome

Pharrell for Chanel: A capsule collection sure to make couture collectors Happy

Modern Bridal Dreams

Bvlgari steals the spotlight with the Cinemagia Collection

Growing, “Old”: The Steady Rise of the Vintage Watch Market

José Eber

Joseph Berkowitz, Firing on all senses

Flower Power! The Queen of Couture Craft

Justina Adorno, A Rising Star

An Interview with Four Seasons General Manager John Conway

Architecture & Interior Designer, Blainey North

Interview with Kristin Assad, General Manager of The Joule

Talking Tapas with Ben Wright of Porta Restaurants

The Ultimate Espresso Martini Recipe

A Recipe Piece from Celeb Chef Omar Allibhoy

Discovering The Food Valley of Italy

Bleu Ciel, The 33-story Tower rising in Dallas' acclaimed Harwood District

Kelsey Grammer’s Longtime Malibu Mansion!

Sugar Ray Leonard Lists His LA Estate!

The Vanderbilt Mansion – Gloria’s Childhood Home!

Joseph Berkowitz, Firing on all senses

Justina Adorno, A Rising Star

A Passion for Fashion, David Meister

Leaving a Lasting Legacy at the Magnificent Kubili House

Chefs, Restaurants and Their Culinary Delights

The One and Only Bugatti “La Voiture Noire”

Fabulous Kapama Karula in Kapama Private Game Reserve, South Africa

A Homey Atmosphere at Rockfig Safari Lodge, South Africa

The Most Beautiful Safari Bathrooms

Extraordinary Indulgences for Father’s Day 2019

Revel in Sea Views at Cape View Clifton in Cape Town

Architecture & Interior Designer, Blainey North

Face to Face with Big Cats at Tiger Canyon in South Africa’s Free State Province

AN EXCLUSIVE – Modern Work of Art

Supreme Luxury at Saseka Tented Camp, Hoedspruit, South Africa

Author Helene Ramackers