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: …

The world in five sips

Today I’ve decided to tell you a little about those devilish pleasures that, consumed with moderation, make everything around seem pinkish. Five different drinks and their historic routes open the gates towards five different continents. Although, in some points, historical accuracy has been neglected for the sake of variety (“varietas delectat” the wise Romans would say), this post guides you to some of the most amazing places on earth, in an attempt to reveal an often neglected way of traveling.

Because each of the five drinks, make it coffee, tea, rum, beer or wine, comes with its own legends, secrets and rituals. Following these historical routes represents the perfect excuse to get in touch with five different lifestyles and as many ways of doing things. Here they go: …

New Year’s Eve best street parties

No matter what’s their religion, location or what calendar they follow, people all across the Globe are always expecting the New Year’s Eve party with excitement. Celebrating the forthcoming year on the streets is has become a common tradition in the modern world. Although many people take the safe choice and stay home with their families or friends, there are some adventurous spirits, who are always searching for a new challenge. For those of you willing to celebrate the New Year among a million other strangers, here are some suggestions: …

Best Amusement Parks Worldwide

Is there a carousel, a cotton candy, an intense roller coaster ride or an acrobatic show in your near future plans? If not, you should weight your options well as amusement parks are sure to quench both your needs and your child’s providing a ton of fun, tasty food that you can grab from one of the restaurants or kiosks that are lined up within the theme park or enjoy multiple games of chance. And let’s face it…what can be more fun than tossing a colored ring and attempting for it to go through a bottleneck? Provided we managed to draw your attention, let us countdown the best amusement parks scattered across the world. …