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Category: South Africa

Zulu culture

Discovering the Zulu culture in South Africa

Posted on 16 July 2019 by Els

We are staying at Ecabazini, a cultural Zulu homestead in Kwazulu Natal, South Africa. Last year we’d been travelling from Cape Town to Johannesburg and this time I wanted to delve deeper into the Zulu culture, even if that means cleaning the floor with cow dung… “It doesn’t smell that Continue Reading

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The Panorama Route of South Africa in 10 breathtaking stops

Posted on 18 February 2019 by Els

“There! That’s where I want to go!” I said, while trying to come up with an itinerary for our second trip to South Africa.  The picture of the Blyde River Canyon had been stuck in my head since last year, when we took our first trip to South Africa, a Continue Reading

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The best things to do in Maboneng – Johannesburg

Posted on 10 February 2019 by Els

Let’s face it, Johannesburg doesn’t have a brilliant reputation when it comes to safety.  Stories of crime, poverty, theft and murder are the main reasons visitors travel straight from OR Tambo Airport to safer and more secure places.  And yes, you definitely have to keep your wits about you, but Continue Reading

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One month in South Africa: from Cape Town to Johannesburg

Posted on 8 July 2018 by Els

An intriguing history, abundant wildlife, scenic beauty, mouth-watering food and, ok I admit, some of the best wines in the world! No wonder South Africa attracts visitors from all over the world! In January 2018 I hopped on a plane to Cape Town, ready to discover everything the country has Continue Reading

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10 tips for your first time safari!

Posted on 4 March 2018 by Els

I never thought of myself of being the kind of person to go on a safari. I always imagined a safari as a bunch of elderly people, dressed in camouflage, all cramped into a jeep, racing after lions. I was so wrong! During my first trip to South Africa I Continue Reading

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Stellenbosch wine tasting

Cycling amongst the South African vineyards

Posted on 22 February 2018 by Els

“No helmet, no ride” says Rea. I’m on a 10 km cycling tour of Stellenbosch with Bikes ‘n Wines and glad to see that they are taking a healthy approach to safety! The steep tracks around Asara, the wine estate we are meeting at, look promising but it might be Continue Reading

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