Currently besides lecturing she builds the SpiceGoddess brand which is named after her blog. Verushka started a PR and events company where she uses her Social Media influence to work with various brands.
Verushka loves to live in Durban, as you can see from her answers.
Verushka Ramasami: Colourful. Beach. Friendly.
THE TOURISTIN: How do you get around
Durban?
Verushka Ramasami: I have my own car. There is public
transport in the forms of buses and trains but it’s not recommended for
tourists.
THE TOURISTIN: What is the best kept
secret about Durban
Verushka Ramasami: Durban is amazing there is so much to
see, do, eat and drink. A best kept secret would definitely be The Chairman a
local watering hole.
THE TOURISTIN: What is your
favourite borough/suburb/area in Durban and why?
Verushka Ramasami: I love the Umhlanga area which is
roughly 20 minutes out of the city centre. It has a large number of eateries
and boutique shops. It is also very close to the beach.
THE TOURISTIN: The best place for a
coffee in Durban?
Verushka Ramasami: Vida e Caffè.
THE TOURISTIN: What is one
restaurant we must try out while in Durban?
Verushka Ramasami: Britannia for their world famous bunny
chow (unsliced loaf of bread hollowed out and filled with a curry, could be
meat or veg).
THE TOURISTIN: Where would we meet you on weekends?
Verushka Ramasami: Possibly in a mall running errands
catching up with friends. My day job has long late hours so I am not able to
get stuff done during the week.
THE TOURISTIN: Do you have a
favourite museum/gallery we all have to visit when in Durban?
Verushka Ramasami: Gandhi Heritage Site in Inanada and
Nelson Mandela Capture site in the Midlands.
THE TOURISTIN: What are some of your
favourite places to shop for A) groceries and B) clothes?
Verushka Ramasami: Groceries: South Africans are spoilt
for choice when it comes to amazing locally grown produce and products.
THE TOURISTIN: What souvenir shall
we bring back from Durban?
Verushka Ramasami: Durban is such a melting pot of
cultures and each with their own souvenirs. Zulu beadwork is very popular and
is made into key rings, jewellery and even chandeliers. So definetely something
beaded.
THE TOURISTIN: Thank you so much Verushka.
Good luck with your project, it sounds wonderful.
From Berlin with love
From Berlin with love