A Walk through the Huguenot Memorial in Franschhoek, South Africa

by on August 24, 2010 in Culture Thru Cuisine, Photo

A Walk through the Huguenot Memorial in Franschhoek, South Africa

A visit to Cape Town or South Africa that matter is not complete without a trip to the country’s wineries. On the Blue Train you pass straight through the heart of the countryside dedicated to producing some of the best wines I ever tasted. But you need to get up close and visit the towns. […]

Sunset Sunday – Camps Bay, Cape Town, South Africa

by on August 22, 2010 in Sunset Sunday

Sunset Sunday – Camps Bay, Cape Town, South Africa

As an American, the Atlantic represents the sunrise, the Pacific, the sunset. But when one travels east, you can witness the sun set on the Atlantic. Although technically, my African adventures would not mark my first sunset on the Atlantic Ocean, (e.g. sunset in Sebastian, Spain), it would mark the first time I really thought […]

Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa

by on August 20, 2010 in Destination, Photo

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A trip up the cable car to Table Mountain is one of the highlights of visiting Cape Town. And if it’s clear in the morning, you must consider making the trip that day as weather can change quickly on the Cape. Once above on a clear day you can see for miles in every direction. A […]

The Blue Train of South Africa – Travel in Style

by on August 18, 2010 in Destination, Stay Luxurious

The Blue Train of South Africa – Travel in Style

The taxi arrived early. A relief. I settled up with my hostel and left in my cleanest shirt for the journey that waited. The morning had two important stops. My first was to meet a twitter friend, @theexplorateur, for coffee and to say thank you. She was the very reason I received a guest passage […]

Pretoria or Tshwane?

by on August 17, 2010 in Destination, Photo

Pretoria or Tshwane?

Whether it appears on maps as Pretoria or its ‘future’ official name of Tswahne a trip to the city is not complete without a visit to the Union Buildings. On the grounds where Nelson Mandela changed the history of South Africa serving as President, visitors can take in views of the city or simply walk […]

Sunset Sunday – Kruger National Park, South Africa

by on August 15, 2010 in Sunset Sunday

Sunset Sunday – Kruger National Park, South Africa

After two full days of safari drives, the time came to leave Kruger National Park for the last time. And right before the gate, I asked to stop the vehicle as you often do when on a safari drive to take in the view. The sun was setting. South African Safari Sunset After spending time […]

The Giraffe – Big 5 Worthy in my Book

by on August 13, 2010 in Photo

The Giraffe – Big 5 Worthy in my Book

The Giraffe is not officially part of the African Big 5. But I believe seeing one live in the wild clearly leaves an impression just as memorable as any of the Big 5. A safari is not the same without seeing this magnificent mammal. From watching them run in Zimbabwe near Victoria Falls, to seeing […]

On Safari in Africa to View the Big 5

by on August 11, 2010 in Destination

On Safari in Africa to View the Big 5

At one time in my life, the Big 5 represented a professional services firm. Two of the five (Arthur Andersen and KPMG) employed me and paid my salary for ten years. Ah, but those days are behind me. Now, after my African adventures the Big 5 represents the African Big 5. Five special animals all […]

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