Lipizzaner Horses Lippizaners are beautiful and usually (but not always) white-coated stallions first bred in the 1500's for military purposes. The horses are highly trainable and are the modern day rockstars of the dressage world. They were originally found in Slovenia and in modern times are closely associated with the Spanish Riding School in Austria. But did you… Continue reading Horsing Around with the South African Lipizzaners
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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.
Moving to Lagos? Get the lowdown on the lingo.
Here's the Lagos lingo you need to know if you planning to move to Nigeria. The Role of the English Language in Nigeria The official language of Nigeria, the language of business and commerce, the common language for Igbos, Yorubas, Hausas and other tribes to communicate with one another is English. Whether you are a native… Continue reading Moving to Lagos? Get the lowdown on the lingo.
Feeding the Five Thousand South African Style
South Africa is a meat loving nation. The braai (barbecue) is practically a national pass time, heck, it's nigh on a national sport. Just to give this claim some context, you need to see this mother-of-all-meat competitions running at one of our local shopping centres.. Seriously, HALF A TON of meat!!!!! It's a gargantuan quantity. How many… Continue reading Feeding the Five Thousand South African Style
Here’s why you should go on a Digital Detox
Here is why you should take a break from social media and the internet and have a total digital detox.
Running an Expat Facebook Group: 10 Lessons
Founding and running and expat Facebook group has its perks and its pitfalls. Here are 10 things I've learnt from running Trailing Spouses Johannesburg (and yes, there are links at the end of the post). Why I Founded an Expat Facebook Group I am THAT woman. I don't know how it happened, but I am… Continue reading Running an Expat Facebook Group: 10 Lessons
Chicken Dumps Pig: Headline of the Day
Living in Africa never fails to surprise you, there is something unexpected every - single - day.
Mile High Living: High Altitude Quirks
There are a few quirks to mile high living. I covered the zombie skin you get during Johannesburg's crackling dry winter months in the post High Altitude, Dry Altitude, but there are are other things about life on the Highveld that you might be interested to know about. Dry Altitude In addition to zombie skin, dehydration is something… Continue reading Mile High Living: High Altitude Quirks
Expat Ladies who Lunch
Do expat ladies who lunch have it easy? Or is there a little more to it than the seemingly spoiled gin soaked trailing spouses cackling their way through another lush meal?
Action Barbie’s Failsafe Focaccia Recipe
It's possible that this will be the first and only recipe I'll ever share with you, but it's a goodie and has been a lifesaver over the years. I’m a reluctant cook and love to have a few cheeky tricks up my sleeve. When I say I’m a reluctant cook, preparing a meal for guests… Continue reading Action Barbie’s Failsafe Focaccia Recipe
Wonder at Johannesburg’s Wonder Cave
The Wonder Cave is just outside Johannesburg, South Africa. Find out why you should visit...
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