On the day that Nelson Mandela is laid to rest at his family home in Qunu, I thought I would dedicate this blog to South Africa, the country he was willing to die for. We literally have thousands of photos of South Africa, but here are just a few of my own favourites, along with…
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A Tribute to a Hero – Rest in Peace Nelson Mandela
Today is a very sad day for South Africa, and indeed the world, as we say goodbye to the man who inspired us all to be better people and make better choices – Mr. Nelson Mandela. A man who sacrificed his own freedom for the freedom of others, Nelson Mandela’s humility, compassion and profound sense…
We May Have Travelled Around the World – But we Still Have a Bucket List…
You would think that once you had travelled around the world, your passion for travel would be sated and that you could start getting on with a ‘normal’ life… but for us, it seems to have had the opposite effect! Since returning to ‘the real world’ we have found that we want to see even…
Nelson Mandela International Day – Happy Birthday Madiba!
Today, 18th July 2012, is a very special day indeed. Not only is it Nelson Mandela International Day, but it is also the great man’s 94th Birthday, and we would like to wish Madiba and very Happy Birthday! A man who has devoted 67 years of his life to the service of humanity (plus 27…
Destination Review – Cape Town, South Africa
Big, beautiful, bold, and breathtaking are just some of the words I would use to describe the magnificent city of Cape Town, a bustling metropolis with a small town feel. One of those travel destinations that gets under your skin, Cape Town is a place where one immediately feels welcome, and once you start to…
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