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The Parktown Convent of Joburg has morphed from an early 1900s girls' school to a ghoulish tourist attraction. Its dimly lit walkways may be creepy, but they're as full of history as they are of phantom schoolgirls. Going solo might warrant a trespassing ticket, so rope in a mate, join a guided tour, or if you're particularly brave —...
The Voortrekker Monument, a skyscraping spectacle outside Pretoria, gives the Great Pyramids a run for their money. It's got the world's largest marble frieze and a tapestry with three million stitches - that's three million reasons to visit. Built to honor South Africa's own "Indiana Jones" types, it's more than just pretty, it encapsulates a grand saga of adventurism and self-determination. View...
Jump into the swirling cyclone of flea markets, where goods aren't just goods, they're beings with biographies! Delve into these melting pots of history, culinary surprises and occasional nonsense. From Parisian roots to American soil, these markets are vintage vaults of treasures and stories. Unearth forgotten trinkets, become eco-friendly, decorate your house or start your stall. Dive in, it's a Flea-tastic...
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Pondering about the humble necktie? Those strips of fabric originating from 17th century Croatian mercenaries elevated by King Louis XIII to royal accessory status? Now, they undergo countless changes, reflect art movements, and give men a shot of expressing their artistic sides. Lads, next time you tie one on, remember it's not just fashion, it's history against your Adam's...
Pause before downing that cup of coffee; the path as a contributor for Captain Words isn't the tranquil $8-per-1000-word utopia. While there's the appeal of remote work and flexible schedules, crafting 10,000 words while managing household chores isn't suited for the timid or those with shaky internet connections. Amidst project challenges and occasional hunger pangs, you delve into the realms of...
Bumblebees, nature's handy GPS-using, spoon-tongued pollinators, are in serious trouble. Thanks to modern farming practices, these flying pollinators face the threat of home eviction and pesticide poisoning. However, hope lies in plant diversity, reduced pesticide use, and bee-friendly community projects. So, let's get buzzing and help these smart little creatures before their tiny suitcases get packed!...
In a time when time is literally money, here's a quirky inch-high bottle of time, a forgotten but used-to-be-handy surfing and telephony companion, that ignites a night of dreaded listlessness. It inspires hypnotic contemplation and a startling realization: maybe this relentless hourglass has the power to pause after all! ...
Found a box of faded memories gathering dust? Faces obscured by a film fog thicker than a mystery novel? Fear not, fellow nostalgia-seekers!...
Detours to dreams! Cancelled flights launched epic adventures. This post chronicles a pandemic pivot: trading dream destinations for the wild, confusing world of digital nomadism. Swap boardrooms for breathtaking views, ditch resumes for freelance hustles. It's bumpy, the sunrise from your laptop is no reality. But the journey? Priceless....