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Why the South African braai culture is a way of life
One of the benefits of travelling is that it offers you the opportunity to really learn about and experince the local culture and traditions. One of the first things I learned when I arrived in South Africa many years ago was everything about the South African braai....
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25 Photos to inspire you to visit Vancouver Island
Vancouver Island is a beautiful island off the Western coast of Canada. It has a very diverse ecosystem, with lots of beaches, forests, parks, wildlife and mountains. There are plenty of things to see and to do on Vancouver Island, from whale watching, hiking,...
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17 Top free things to do in Cape Town
Cape Town is one of the worlds most recognisable cities, with the iconic Table Mountain overlooking the city centre on one side and enclosed by the harbour and the Atlantic ocean from the other side. Cape Town is renowned for its natural beauty and spectacular...
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13 Things you need to know before visiting Namibia
Some countries are regarded as easy to travel with hardly any preparation in advance being required. Some other countries require some more preparation before you visit. There are quite a few things you need to know before travelling to Namibia, especially for first...
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25 Photos to inspire you to visit Prague
Prague is one of those cities in Eastern Europe that is becoming every year more and more popular to visit. From students on a budget, to the more intermediate and luxury traveller, Prague is listed on many peoples bucket lists as a great city break, and for good...
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35 Photos to inspire you to visit Namibia
Before visiting the country of Namibia, I had no idea what to expect. The only thing I knew was that most of Namibia is covered in desert. I had travelled through deserts before and they always intrigued me. What I discovered in Namibia however was truly breathtaking...
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Complete guide to Kruger National Park in South Africa
Kruger National Park in South Africa is one of Africa's largest and premier game reserves. No visit to South Africa is complete without going on a safari in the Kruger National Park. Due to its easy access and excellent infrastructure Kruger National Park provides one...
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9 Reasons to visit the Okavango Delta in Botswana
The Okavango Delta in Botswana is one of the worlds largest inland Delta systems. A vast maze of permanent marshland, lush lagoons and seasonally flooded plains are connected by meandering channels. These channels are created by the Okavango River (also described as...
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12 Most Instagram-worthy places in Cape Town
Cape Town is without doubt one of the most beautiful and picturesque cities of the world. Cape Town in South Africa is also one of the most recognisable places in the world. It goes without saying that the iconic Table Mountain has a lot to do with this. In 2012,...
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11 Unique things to do in Karlovy Vary – Czech Republic
Karlovy Vary was a very pleasant surprise to us when we stopped for a visit. We had absolutely no idea what to expect or what there was to know about Karlovy Vary and did not know much about the things to do in Karlovy Vary or the things there were to see. When we...
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Is it safe to travel to South Africa?
There is one question that people always ask me about travelling to South Africa: Is it safe to travel to South Africa? Over the years South Africa has gained a reputation of being a dangerous country with a high rate of violence and crime....
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Top 25 unique things to do in Namibia
Namibia is an amazing country with lots of great, spectacular and countless things to do that are unique to the country. Namibia offers colourful dunes, vast open deserts, spectacular wildlife, local tribes and an endless coastline. When I first visited, I discovered...
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The Baobab tree – Mysteries and legends in Africa
No other African tree is shrouded in so many stories and legends as the Baobab tree. Famous for its peculiar look, the Baobab tree is a common feature looming over the dry savannah of Sub Saharan Africa and a grand representative of African flora. Interesting...
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Starting a self-hosted blog – A beginners guide
So you want to start your own self-hosted blog, but you have next to no clue how to get started, or even what that means. A quick Google search will reveal countless how-to articles, yet a lot of them are now outdated and/or complicated. It is only getting easier and...
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The African Penguin in Cape Town – Get up close and personal
Visiting the penguins in Boulders Beach is a highly recommended and must do attraction when in Cape Town. Who would expect to find penguins in Cape Town or in South Africa? I always imagined seeing penguins surrounded by lots of ice and snow. The African...
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7 Interesting things to do in Johannesburg
Johannesburg, also known as Jozi, Joburg, Egoli or City of Gold, was founded in 1886 due to the discovery of gold. It is currently the most visited city of the African continent, and for a reason. Johannesburg has a very rich history and a...
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13 Interesting Facts about Johannesburg
For many people coming to Southern Africa, a visit to Johannesburg at the beginning or end of their trip is mandatory as it is a major travel hub for the entire region. However, a stop over for a few extra days in the city is really fulfilling, since it is more...
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13 Inspiring books to read while visiting South Africa
Most people will want to prepare properly for an upcoming visit to any foreign country. Reading travel guides is an excellent resource for preparing the practical side of your journey. Over the years, I've read heaps of travel guides for all sorts of trips. A...
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