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- 03 MarTudi in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
South African Adventure III: Lifestyle
Today I will try to tell you a little more about the South African lifestyle, in which, as you might have already guessed, football (soccer) plays an important part. Despite the fact that the South African national football team was banned for many, many years for entering any major competition, the spirit of football continued to grown stronger and stronger, to the point where football is the most popular sport in the country.
Several hours spend in a South African sports bar will be enough to make you familiar with ‘banfa banfa’ (nickname of the national soccer team), the ‘kaiser chiefs'; (no, not the rock band, but an African first league football team), or ‘amaglug glug’ (national juniors soccer team).
But there is live outside football, also, and it there is one nation that know to make the best of every day, those are definitely the South Africans. So here we present you the some aspects of the African culture that you just can’t miss: …
- 02 MarTudi in Travel Planning | 1 COMMENT
South African Adventure II: Cultural Attractions
Just as I promised in my previous post, I will continue my overview of South Africa’s touristic attractions by trying to present you five of the most culturally and historically significant sights in this fascinating country. Just as I was telling you yesterday, the FIFA World Cup is a great opportunity for the curious traveler to get a taste of Africa’s blinding colors, irresistible rhythms and notorious parties.
And let us not forget that, as far as the archeological and scientific discoveries have revealed so far, South Africa represents the very cradle of our civilization (I will explain this affirmation later in the article).
Thus, with South Africa organizing such a major sports event, not only will this exuberant country get a chance to display its hidden beauties, but travelers also will have the opportunity to discover a rich and captivating culture. …
- 01 MarTudi in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
South African Adventure I: National Parks
Less than a day has passed since the closing ceremony of the 21th edition of the Olympic Winter games, but the that contagious competitive spirit and characteristic effervescence are still in the air. However, it is the first day of spring and there are only 101 days left till the next major sports event of the year, the 2010 FIFA World cup, whose 19th edition will be hosted in premiere by South Africa.
Considering that football fans have a little more than one month to purchase their tickets (the official end date of the sales period is April 7), now would be the right time to make your reservations and establish your South African itinerary. And by itinerary I don’t just mean your way from the stadium to the hotel: the soccer competition is more like an excuse excuse to visit some of Africa’s gorgeous nature and vibrant cities.
During this first post dedicated to South Africa and its amazing attractions, I will try to present you the country’s five most popular national parks. …
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