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Author: Expatorama
From dodging stray bullets in Lagos, to dodging stray cats in Istanbul, we are now getting cosy in Jozi. Far flung travels and further fetched tales of expat life.
Johannesburg CBD: Crime, Burglary, Decay or Culture, Business, Delight?
Johannesburg's Central Business District (CBD) was once the heart of gold rush pioneer town Johannesburg. This is where all the biggest, best and most beautiful buildings were built. Many years later, after first the rise and then fall of apartheid this area deteriorated significantly. Residents and businesses moved out in droves as buildings were hijacked quickly becoming… Continue reading Johannesburg CBD: Crime, Burglary, Decay or Culture, Business, Delight?
Thokozani: A Happy Place
There is a great deal of poverty in South Africa and some expats choose to use their time here to do what they can to contribute to improving and empowering local communities through a variety of volunteer programs, fundraisers and initiatives. All in all there are some fantastic expat projects going on. Today's guest post… Continue reading Thokozani: A Happy Place
Learn about The Great Trek at Pretoria’s Voortrekker Monument
Who were the voortrekkers? What was the Great Trek? Find out by visiting the Voortrekker Monument near Pretoria.
Things are getting Spooky in Johannesburg
Maybe it's because Halloween is approaching, but I'm finding Johannesburg a bit spookier than usual at the moment. Spooky Johannesburg First of all we encountered this toxic creature basking in the sunlight. It is a Koppie Foam Grasshopper, a type of bush locust. I reckon its body was about 10cm long. This nightmarish apparition feasts on the… Continue reading Things are getting Spooky in Johannesburg
Guide to Buying Diamond Jewellery: 5 Top Tips
South Africa is famous for diamonds. Whether you are living here or just visiting, you will no doubt appreciate some guidance if you are in the market for a loose stone or piece of diamond jewelry. These tips are useful wherever in the world you're looking to buy. Expat Michelle Morrow is passionate and well-informed about… Continue reading Guide to Buying Diamond Jewellery: 5 Top Tips
24 Hours in Hermanus – You’ll Have a Whale of a Time
There is a vast swathe of the jagged southern coastline of South Africa that is prime whale watching territory. The small coastal town of Hermanus has the advantage that it perches on low cliffs fringing deep Walker Bay, offering excellent land based whale watching. The town's fortuitous position means it has been rated as one… Continue reading 24 Hours in Hermanus – You’ll Have a Whale of a Time
Generation eXpat: From Statistician to Illustrator
It can be tough being the Trailing Spouse on an expat posting, there are times when you feel like you are the excess baggage. The life and career you had built before is almost certainly on hold or possibly gone forever, particularly if you are not permitted to work in your host country and the… Continue reading Generation eXpat: From Statistician to Illustrator
Knocked up Abroad Again: An Announcement
Not Actually Knocked Up Abroad No, it's not that sort of announcement. I'm not expecting, but once upon a moonshine I was and hopefully you will soon be able read about the slightly less conventional road to parenthood that we traveled in Lagos, Nigeria in an actual book. It's A Book Baby Following on from Lisa Ferland's anthology… Continue reading Knocked up Abroad Again: An Announcement
Moving to Lagos? Get the Lowdown on the Lingo. (Part II)
As promised, here is Part II of my A-Z of Lagos Lingo. If you haven't read Part I yet, click here. N-Z of Lagos Lingo N is for NEPA plc The Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHC or PHCN) used to be called the National Electric Power Authority (NEPA plc). Due to the frequent power… Continue reading Moving to Lagos? Get the Lowdown on the Lingo. (Part II)
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