This photo first appeared on the post Johannesburg's Top Hikes. Credit Becci Monge. What do I mean by untethered and what on earth has expat life got to do with camping? Expats often talk about feeling like they are in limbo. Much of the limbo feeling is to do with the uncertainty that accompanies an impending… Continue reading Untethered Expats: On how Expat Life is like Camping
Tag: South Africa
Hilarious South African Signs: Penguins, Potholes, Peeping Toms
Here are just a few of the most unusual and memorable signs we've encountered in South Africa. In many ways they reflect our experiences here. Always Expect the Unexpected ...and in South Africa always expect wildlife, anywhere and everywhere at any time. Watch out for the poor little penguins. There are many frustrations to expat… Continue reading Hilarious South African Signs: Penguins, Potholes, Peeping Toms
Where are all South Africa’s Old People?
Living abroad, certain differences between your home country (or wherever you've just moved from) and the country you have moved to are startling. They are eye-popping and jaw-dropping, immediately leaping out at you in the first days and weeks. Other differences are more subtle and take far longer to register. I slowly noticed that one… Continue reading Where are all South Africa’s Old People?
Walking the Walk with Lawyers Against Abuse
Although I very recently lampooned a fictional stereotypical expat called Charity Charity who is hopelessly devoted to helping all the causes, in reality I have a great deal of respect for the expats who go out and make a genuine difference to their host country. Expat Leslie Randolph is someone who has done just that. She is… Continue reading Walking the Walk with Lawyers Against Abuse
The South African Hadeda Alarm Clock
The culture here in South Africa is one of 'early to bed and early to rise'. Is it because the sun rises so early? No, it's because of the delightful hadeda bird that serves as a daily alarm clock. If you are lucky the alarm will be sustained and provided in surround sound by multiple… Continue reading The South African Hadeda Alarm Clock
Discover Johannesburg’s Top Hikes
For a city as gritty as Johannesburg, you might be surprised to find out just how many fab hiking spots there are in and around it. My friend, American expat Becci Monge has kindly written a guest post with her top local hiking picks. Becci got hooked on hiking last year when she decided (and by… Continue reading Discover Johannesburg’s Top Hikes
Scorpion on the Line
This is a passenger announcement. Regular blog services are running late. Normal service has been severely disrupted by The Christmas Holidays...and a scorpion on the line. Regular service will resume shortly. 2016 Top Blog Post Roundup In the meantime, just in case you missed them the first time around, the most popular 5 posts… Continue reading Scorpion on the Line
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
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
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