Tag Archives: South Africa

Christmas in African Nations

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Christmas celebrations in African nations is characterized by much outdoor activity because the season often occurs during a time when the weather is pleasant. Using palm trees and participating in processions are also characteristic features of activities related to Christmas in many parts of Africa. In South Africa, activities that occur outside during Christmas include the usual caroling, but also the unusual ones of swimming and camping. The beach and mountains play an important role during Christmas in South Africa … Continue reading →

What’s in season in South Africa?

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South Africans live from season to season, eating what the earth gives them. A variation in latitude and height above sea level as well as the effect of ocean currents causes a great variety of climatic conditions throughout the country. There are three main rainfall-regions, divided into a winter rainfall in the south western part of the country including the Western Cape, rain all year round along the southern coastal belt and a summer rainfall in the rest of the … Continue reading →

Golf In South Africa

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South Africa golfing has seen huge growth since the 1980s when our courses compared dismally with those of international standards in the rest of the world. Following negative feedback from local golfers who traveled abroad and reported back on the high quality of courses in other countries, local courses started major overhauling of the greens and facilities, and the effect snowballed as other courses followed suit. The results have been spectacular. Today South Africa stands proudly alongside the world’s finest … Continue reading →

Planning Flights To South Africa

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It is said that the written history of South Africa begins with the arrival of the Portuguese. Because of the early immigration from Europe, South Africa has experienced a different history and there is no one culture existing in the country. In other words, it has ethnic diversity. South Africa is located at the southernmost region of Africa and owns a long coastline. Great natural wealth and breathtaking landscapes, kinds of activities and various opportunities call people all around the … Continue reading →

Easy Italy Travel

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The Grand Tour was established in 1660, and for Italy, it literally put tourism on the map. Surprisingly, travelers still love the same travel sights and destinations that were favorites on that tour. Florence was known as the jewel of Renaissance Italy, and is still a beautiful city.  The Medici controlled Florence for centuries.  Under their support, artists like Michalangelo, Leonardo, Donatello, Giotto, Pontormo, Boticelli, worked their wonders.  Some travel highlights to see in Florence would include Michelangelo’s David, Cappelle … Continue reading →