Alcohol and alcoholism. What’s the difference? Alcohol has been consumed by humans since prehistoric times for a variety of reasons. It has been associated with medicinal, religious, and recreational use in many societies through history. Consuming a large dose of alcohol causes intoxication. As the effect of the alcohol wears off the person may […]
Lear moreSo you’re visiting South Africa and want to talk like a local? You want to know what’s “lekker” and the best way to enjoy snoek? South Africa is a melting pot of cultures and the language reflects a rich history. With 11 official languages South Africa is a linguistic overload. You’ll learn that “now […]
Lear moreIt’s not possible to fit everything great about South Africa into one place. Between the coastlines that look out over two great oceans there is a cornucopia of natural beauty. Table Mountain is one of the iconic symbols of our natural beauty. It is unique in that it is the only geographical feature on earth […]
Lear moreBecause the earth is tilted at an angle on its axis certain stars can only be seen from the Southern Hemisphere, and others only from the north. South Africa was the site to which the French sent an astronomer from Europe to map and categorize the stars that are visible only from the Southern Hemisphere. […]
Lear moreSouth Africa has a great variety of accommodation options that range from humble backpackers to austere five star hotels. The Internet abounds with travel advice for South Africa, but there isn’t a lot of information about which towns to visit. There is a lot to see and do in South Africa so without further delay […]
Lear moreIt’s an old joke but worth repeating – if you don’t like the weather in Cape Town, wait an hour. It’s true that at certain times of the year you can experience all four seasons in one day. Because of the effect of the mountain and sea you may find different weather on different sides […]
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