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Category: Unusual
Cake Boss Concepts in South Africa
I have always been an avid supporter of the television show “Cake Boss” (pronounced Cake Baws) on TLC. My friends and family have called me crazy, but there is nothing I enjoy more than spending an afternoon watching the most amazing and inspirational cakes been whipped up out of thin air – even if it […]
7 Incredible Phenomena Caused by Nature
Nature is a wondrous thing. It can be scary or fascinating, beautiful or ugly, and throughout the centuries has certainly kept mankind on its toes. Many of the phenomena have, throughout history, been worshiped, feared, or thought of as signs portending disaster or salvation. Modern science helps us understand how and why they occur, but […]
Meet South Africa’s Small 5
We all know South Africa’s “Big 5”: the elephant, lion, buffo, leopard, and rhino. Entire vacations are planned for the sole purpose of spotting them. But I would like to introduce you to the lesser known “Small 5”, whose names relate to their bigger counterparts. The Elephant Shrew Getting its name from the elongated […]
Castles fit for a Queen
At some point in our lives (ok, a lot of points in our lives) we ladies have that clichéd Cinderella fantasy. A damsel in distress is rescued by a handsome prince who risks his life for her. He instantly falls in love with her captivating beauty (inside and out) and makes her his princess. And, […]
World’s Weirdest Elevators
We humans tend to live a very routine lifestyle. Tedious, repetitive, predictable – we know what we are going to be doing every day of the week. We forget that spontaneity is important. There is no good reason why “everyday” events such as simply riding an elevator cannot provide an exciting thrill. So if you’re […]
Meteor Months – You won’t need a telescope for these shows
Those of us who live in the Southern Hemisphere are often left out of spotting ‘shooting stars’, planetary alignments, and celestial phenomenon’s – unlike the Northern Hemisphere which seems to experience these events rather frequently. The good news is that there are several meteor showers taking place in the upcoming months, and for once, all […]
Creative Cape Town Concepts – 3 Unique Restaurants to try
Are you tired of all the same old restaurants day in and day out? Well, there’s no better time than now to break out of your rut and try something new! Cape Town is home to some arbitrary and amazing restaurants that really break boundaries – a “must try” – ESPECIALLY for those who live […]
Braai’ing Styles from around the World
South Africans love a good braai as it’s not just about the fantastic food, but usually a chance to chat about the epic game that was just on, and an excuse to socialise with friends. We take great pride in the fact our South African men (and women!) can hold their own in this department, […]
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