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Skyrove and Skype offer free Wi-Fi across South Africa over holiday period

Mon, 6 Dec 2010 (14 months ago)

Holidaymakers will be able to take advantage of free Wi-Fi access at over 650 Skyrove hotspots across South Africa this December as part of a deepening relationship between the company and Skype.

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Posted in December 2010 | SA Bits and Bobs | Travel Tips and Advice

Image Slideshow from the 94.7 Challenge Cycle Event

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 (15 months ago)

Each November, traffic in the city of Joburg comes to a standstill to make way for close to 30 000 cyclists participating in the 94/7 Challenge...

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Posted in SA Photographs | SA Sports | SA Events

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The Living Dead Stalk Through Jozi

Mon, 1 Nov 2010 (16 months ago)

Did you survive Halloween weekend? A bit of a nightmare for Western Province Fans but let's not go there... If you can stomach loads of gore and blood, check out these pics of the Johannesburg Zombie Walk that took place on Friday...

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Posted in SA Photographs | SA People

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BioDiversity Expo at Walter Sisulu Gardens

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 (2 years ago)

Something different to do this weekend in Gauteng, for lovers of gardens and all things green.

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Posted in SA Eco Tourism | SA Bits and Bobs | SA Events

Pretoria Zoo Photographs

Tue, 8 Sep 2009 (2 years ago)

Photographer Axel Bührmann recently took his family to the Pretoria Zoo aka the National Zoological Gardens and shared some of his stunning animal images from the day with us.

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Posted in Family Travel | SA Photographs

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Up Up and Away

Mon, 6 Apr 2009 (3 years ago)

Regular Travel Blog contributor Axel Bührmann faced his fear of heights and took to the skies in a hot air balloon. He lived to tell us the tale...

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Posted in Most Romantic Getaways | SA Photographs | SA Bits and Bobs | True Traveller's Tales

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Family Friendly Food and Fun in Melville

Mon, 9 Mar 2009 (3 years ago)

Looking for a family-friendly restaurant in the Gauteng area where good food and children's entertainment meet in scenic surroundings? Axel Bührmann visited Bambanani in Melville with his family and highly recommends the venue to our readers.

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Posted in Family Travel | SA Photographs | SA Food | SA Bits and Bobs

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Montecasino Bird Gardens Well Worth a Visit

Fri, 6 Mar 2009 (3 years ago)

Axel Bührmann, a regular reader and now contributor to the Portfolio Travel Blog, gives his views on the Montecasino Bird Gardens in his neck of the Gauteng woods. His always wonderful images illustrate the story...

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Posted in Family Travel | Avitourism | Avitourism | SA Photographs

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He heard the Owl call his Name

Thu, 5 Mar 2009 (3 years ago)

Photographer Axel Bührmann encountered this stunning Spotted Eagle Owl in his own back yard in Fourways, Gauteng, one evening this week and sent in the following beautiful images.

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Posted in Avitourism | Avitourism | SA Photographs

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