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Exploring the City with Cape Town Kids and the City Sightseeing Bus

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 (17 months ago)

Yesterday I got to join a group of kids and adults aboard the red City Sightseeing Bus, exploring the Mother City as tourists in our own back yard.

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Posted in Cape Town Activities | Family Travel

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Winning Braai Recipe from Idwala Game Lodge's Heritage Day Competition

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 (17 months ago)

Recently, Idwala Game Lodge ran a competition to tie in with National Braai Day (Heritage Day). They were swamped with great recipes and agreed to share the winning one with us.

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Posted in SA Food

Tulbagh Revisited

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 (17 months ago)

Herman van Bon and Yvonne de Wit of Soekershof Botanical Gardens share this tale of a small town visited, and revisited, and of their impressions on both occasions.

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Posted in SA Hidden Gems

Another Great Escape Elephant Story from Thula Thula

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 (17 months ago)

The following story and accompanying dramatic images were submitted by Francois from Thula Thula...

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Posted in SA Safari Stories | SA Photographs | SA Wildlife

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A Very Friendly Giraffe

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 (17 months ago)

At Portfolio Collection we prefer to view South African wildlife in large open game reserves rather than in smaller, more commercial enclosed parks.

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Posted in SA Wildlife

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Big Wave Surfer a Regular at Sandals Guest House

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 (17 months ago)

Some news from Sandals Guest House in St Francis Bay...

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Posted in Portfolio News

Excellent Domestic Flight Deals from 1time Airlines

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 (17 months ago)

This just landed in our inbox - great special rates for domestic flyers using 1time Low Cost Airlines...

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Posted in Travel Tips and Advice

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Are YOU Going to Do It This Year?

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 (17 months ago)

It's almost time for the annual Do it Day - one day when YOU can make a difference in your community, your country - your world - any way you choose!

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Posted in SA Volunteering & NGOs

Whales by Rail Holiday Programme

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 (17 months ago)

Thanks to Alan Lindner of A Whale of a Heritage Route for sending us the headsup on the following programme that is being offered over the school holidays in the False Bay area.

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Posted in Family Travel | SA Wildlife

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Earthwave 2010 Report Back

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 (17 months ago)

Yesterday, despite cold and rainy weather, over 200 hundred intrepid surfers and some really loyal supporters (myself included) headed for Muizenberg beach to witness this year's Earthwave event.

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Posted in SA Sports | SA Events

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