Category Archives: My Personal A – Z of South Africa
Continuing on our journey down the Garden Route, I thought that for those not au fait with the route, I should perhaps first expand a little on the area before letting you into my next secret find. The Garden Route … Continue reading
If you have never been to South Africa, and you were wondering what kind of floral kingdom it would have, perhaps, because you think of it as being hot and sunny, you assume that it’s pretty desert like and … Continue reading
There is nothing more pleasurable than sitting around a table with family and friends sharing a meal. Whether it’s a lovingly prepared meal at home or a carefully planned dinner or lunch at a restaurant, there is something about the … Continue reading
In South Africa, cannabis is commonly known as “dagga’ (dah-ga) but do not be deceived into thinking that “Dagga Boys” are therefore some guys smoking it up on the street corner. When you are on safari and overhear your game … Continue reading
Cape Town has a wonderful Mediterranean climate with mild winters and pleasant summers. With eleven hours and more of summer sunshine, basking on the beach, hiking in the mountains, cycling around the Peninsula, watching another gorgeous sunset or just relaxing … Continue reading
Northern and central KwaZulu Natal has some of the most beautiful landscapes in South Africa, it all looks so peaceful, yet it was only between 100 and 130 years ago, that this area was engulfed in fierce battles, some between … Continue reading
“B”….mmmm…. as it is always fun to learn about another country’s linguistic heritage, I thought I would share some slang words we use here in South Africa beginning with “B” – I can immediately think of at least eight off … Continue reading
I have joined a group of international bloggers who are taking up the challenge set by blogger, Julie Fox (a British Ex Pat writing about living and travelling in Portugal) to write a personal A-Z of their country. Each letter … Continue reading
