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Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa

by on August 20, 2010 in Destination, Photo

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 […]

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The Blue Train of South Africa – Travel in Style

The Blue Train of South Africa – Travel in Style

by on August 18, 2010 in Destination, Stay Luxurious

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 […]

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Pretoria or Tshwane?

Pretoria or Tshwane?

by on August 17, 2010 in Destination, Photo

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 […]

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On Safari in Africa to View the Big 5

On Safari in Africa to View the Big 5

by on August 11, 2010 in Destination

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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Drifting along the Chobe River, Botswana

Drifting along the Chobe River, Botswana

by on August 6, 2010 in Destination, Photo

Here two Hippos are joining friends in the river. you don’t often witness Hippos on the move, we were fortunate. In the distance, you can see a few other tourists taking in the view of the elephant in the back. And all this is just a few meters from the herd of thirsty elephants. The […]

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The Balinese Legong Dance from Ubud, Bali

The Balinese Legong Dance from Ubud, Bali

by on August 5, 2010 in Destination

People travel to be educated, others to be entertained, and some to be enlightened. And regardless of which of the three you gravitate towards, on a trip to Bali, plan to visit Ubud. And plan to see the Balinese Legong dance. Of the dozen forms, the glancing eyes and unique hand movements of ladies who […]

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Africa’s Upside Down Tree, the Skyline of a Namibian Village

Africa’s Upside Down Tree, the Skyline of a Namibian Village

by on August 4, 2010 in Destination

Before we entered the fishing village, our guide spoke to us. Just on the outskirts and before our interaction with the locals we stopped to listen. He explained life in this part of the world, both the promising and the problems. He gave us a set of dos and dont’s when touring the huts made […]

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Oysters with a pearl of wisdom in Mazatlan, Mexico

Oysters with a pearl of wisdom in Mazatlan, Mexico

by on July 26, 2010 in Culture Thru Cuisine, Destination, Mexico Travel

Oysters. For some, the ultimate delicacy, for others just another mollusk. And whether you believe it’s a myth or a fact that about its aphrodisiac powers upon digestion, I think we all can agree, the fresher the better.  And nothing is fresher than pulled directly from ocean after you place that order. That is exactly […]

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