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South Africa is an exhilarating and complex country. With its post-apartheid identity still in the process of definition, there is undoubtedly an abundance of energy and a sense of progress about the place. Travellers are returning to a remarkable land that has been off the trail for way too long.
The infrastructure is constantly improving, the climate is kind and there are few better places to see Africa's wildlife. But if you want to understand South Africa, you'll have to deal with the full spectrum; poverty, the AIDS pandemic and violence remain a problem.
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Fri, 10 Feb 2012 | By rayamarie | Views [5]
So my trip began as any should; hungover. Also compounded by my fear of turbulence i was the recipe for flying success. But i've always said never let your fears hold you back. Travelling is in my veins. Its my drive, my inspiration, my solace. I haven't ... Read more >
Tags: animals, game reserve, kruger, south africa
Fri, 3 Feb 2012 | By bonniedawson | Views [38]
Hey y'all! Am currently in Pretoria, hanging out with my cousin Rob. He doesn't actually have anywhere to live himself at the moment, so am just couch-surfing for a couple of nights with him. I got back from Safari last night. The trip was gooood.... Read more >
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 | By darren_lori | Views [33]
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 | By bonniedawson | Views [66] | Comments [1]
Hi all! Just a quick note to say that I have arrived in Jo'burg safe and sound. In fact, very content in being here :) After arriving in Sydney, I had a 14 hour flight which took me back over Melbourne (could QANTAS not have picked me up there?!).... Read more >
Sun, 18 Dec 2011 | By safetyhub | Views [498]
South Africa is a
vast country with many long, winding and seemingly endless roads. Most are well kept and easy to navigate,
and driving on them is a piece of cake.
Others, particularly in rural areas, present more of a challenge to
drivers ... Read more >
Tags: africa, south africa, travel-safety, travel-transport
Tue, 6 Dec 2011 | By worldfestivals | Views [1533] | Video
Location: Cape Town, South Africa. The parade begins on Darling St, in front of Old City Hall, and passes through Bo-Kaap en route to Green Point Stadium. Dates: Starts 2 January, and goes for a month Level of Participation:... Read more >
Tags: cape minstrel carnival, south africa, world festivals
Tue, 8 Nov 2011 | By monikak | Photo Gallery
Earlier this year, I was very fortunate to be able to fulfil my childhood dream of visiting Africa. I managed to accomplish my goals of exploring the varied landscapes, immersing myself in the rich culture and observing the abundant wildlife. This trip ...
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Tue, 8 Nov 2011 | By ashdumford | Photo Gallery
The old man loosened his lips as he caught sight of the whale tapping its tail in the rough water of the Atlantic Ocean. Waves rolled into the mouth of the Bulungula River, and rain cascaded down, curtaining the performance behind a sheet of gray.
Children ...
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Tags: #2011wnphoto, Travel Photography Scholarship 2011
Mon, 7 Nov 2011 | By humphrey | Photo Gallery
Hi my name is Brett Pearson I am a 37year old Australian employed as a Radio Technician by the Western Australian Police. I manage the maintenance of the largest radio network in the southern hemisphere.
I am a late comer into the world of photography ...
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Tags: #2011wnphoto, travel photography scholarship 2011
Mon, 7 Nov 2011 | By carlynicole | Photo Gallery
Since I was small my Mother has always reminded me that life is about balance. My personal pendulum has always been swinging between the fields of art and activism. As I am almost halfway through my final year at Global College, and constantly thinking ...
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Fri, 4 Nov 2011 | By amy_lou | Photo Gallery
I studied journalism and love writing, but have recently become enthralled in travel photography since moving over to Ireland in 2009 and travelling extensively through Europe and Asia. I love animals and went to Africa/South Africa in May this year. ...
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Wed, 2 Nov 2011 | By kierran_allen | Photo Gallery
From the moment I held a camera in my hands I knew photography was going to be my life. Before I came across photography I had no direction or goals in life and that's what makes me different from everyone else. A camera literally saved my life and my ...
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Tags: kierran allen, my photo scholarship 2011 entry, photo scholarship 2011
Tue, 1 Nov 2011 | By tinaweiss | Photo Gallery
my last visit in cape town changed my life. from the people i experienced awareness, humbleness, gratefulness, surrender and - pure love. i visited townships and we had so much fun cause of the sudden rain, where me, my friends and some kids all hided ... Read more >
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Tags: #2011wnphoto, Travel Photography Scholarship 2011
Fri, 28 Oct 2011 | By linidesign | Views [40]
the pictures i submit have been taken 14 years ago with an old canon, no digital, i had no knowledge about cameras at all at this time. i was 17 and still had no idea about what i would wanna do in my life. i briefly thought bout becoming a photographer, ... Read more >
Fri, 28 Oct 2011 | By leighat_durban | Photo Gallery
My name is Leigh Adams Tucker and I’m a 26 year old woman, living and working in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. I am a qualified clinical psychologist but in my current job I am part of a research team for HEARD (Health Economics and HIV/AIDS Research ...
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