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Destinations
The 2011 Rio Carnival – Samba, Costumes & Parades
The Rio Carnival is not for the faint-hearted. Although Carnaval (as it’s known in Portuguese) is celebrated all around Brazil, the focus is in Rio de Janeiro where thousands…
Newlands Spring
Tucked away down a small road in the heart of suburbia lies one of Cape Town’s greatest treasures: the Newlands Spring. On paper, it sounds a little dodgy. Drive down Springs…
Midlands Meander – my 5 top must-sees
I grew up in and around the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, so it’s no surprise I have a lot of fond memories, from hiking up mountains to days spent boating & braaing…
“Down Under” ≠ Down and Out
As most of you are aware, Australia was hit with a series of significant floods in December and January. The damage has been estimated in the billions of dollars, with the…
Visit Vienna – The Classical Music Capital of the World
Vienna often slips under the radar when thinking of European destinations to visit. This beautiful Austrian city offers an abundance of delights for the cultural globetrotter.…