Unless you’ve had your head in the sand (if you’ll excuse the pun) you will have been powerless to ignore the recent news about unrest in the middle east. Secular states like Egypt and Bahrain have been host to civil unrest, as oppressed citizen rise up against their rulers with varying degrees of success. What [...] Read More
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On Holiday With Older Kids and Suffering From Pregnancy Signs?
May 25, 2011 | No Comments
So-called “babymoon holidays” are really popular among couples who are expecting their first baby. The thought of enjoying one last holiday with just the two of you before you become parents is extremely appealing. But what challenges will you face if you want to go on holiday while you’re pregnant, but you already have older [...] Read More
Top 5 South Africa Festivals
May 22, 2011 | No Comments
When you’re going on holiday to South Africa there are many things to see and factors to consider when choosing your holiday dates. Festivals however are often not on people’s agenda and this is a shame, especially in such a culturally rich destination like South Africa. The festivals listed below may not necessarily be the [...] Read More
May 12th
Two Shells
‘Don’t hurt it,’ I say, unsure of what he intends to do. Abdul stares at me, a puzzled expression flickering across his handsome face. The object in question is a tortoise, sleeping on the desert sand, its shell gleaming like bronze, its head tucked into a hollow shell. The Government official has been with us [...] Read More


