Category Thrilling Adventures

Heritage | The Christian Cross

Here’s the crux of the story, folks! The Christian cross, a global heartthrob, wowed audiences way before Christianity. Used by many ancient civilizations as an emblem, the cross has had star turns as the Egyptian Tau Cross and the luck-bringing Fylfot Cross! Nowadays, it’s often seen in fashion showrooms, tattoo studios and, hey, even as symbols of hope, love and sacrifice at Parktown Convent. Now that’s a true cross-over celeb!

The Naked Man on the Helderberg Wine Route

Anton Smit, famed South African sculptor, rules the roost in the art world with his colossal abstract structures, most notably – the bare dude in Cape Town’s Idiom Winery. This metal masterpiece enhances its surroundings, collaborating effortlessly with vineyards and vintage wines. So, if you fancy a tipple and eye-catching outdoor art, take a joyride along the Helderberg Wine Route. Just don’t drop your merlot in surprise!

Origins | The Enterprise

Since the 70s, the Enterprise ride has been spinning smiles onto faces at fairs worldwide. Despite the digital age threatening to derail its popularity, this classic carnival creation clings on tenaciously. Whether through screen-age tech tweaks or a nostalgic resurgence, the ride’s future could still be sky high!

Origins | Word Magnets

In the land of writer’s block, Dave Kapell invented Word Magnets out of sheer desperation to write a killer song. From scribbles on paper scraps, sneezes to scattering words, to gluing them on a pizza tin and eventually onto the fridge, inspiration was served! Now, these fridge-friendly, vocabulary-building lifelines are saving more than songs, they could be your ticket to the next Great American Novel!

Beyond Pioneering: The Complexity of the Voortrekker Monument

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 determination. Be sure to pop in next time you’re in town!

Heritage | The Magic of Flea Markets

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 frenzy of bargains and baguettes, where even the biggest curmudgeon can find memories to giggle about!

Photography | The Elegance of Long Exposure

In the highly imaginative world of long-exposure photography, even time can be toyed with to spin a visual yarn. This art is all about catching stillness amid a whirl of movement, using camera-ready tripods and quick thinking. Craft beguiling stories using not just light and shadow, but also the whispers of passing time. So grab a camera, toss reality out the window, and prepare to bend time to your artistic will!

Celebration of the life Alida Johanna Van Blommestein

Physical comedy: still on point after 80. Despair: rising with forgotten faces. Farewell: deep and sore. Alida Johanna van Blommestein was a woman of strength, quirks, excess mother-love, and a strange, long-lasting fling with Spice Girl platforms. Quad-bike accidents after sixty, ice cube dining, taxi extravagance, and an unyielding passion for berry farm cheesecakes. Pietersburg 1938-10-05 — Parys 2022-06-06. Over and out. Always remembered, always loved, miss you daily, Mom.

Exploring the Remote Job Market: Copywriting for Captain Words

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 iGaming, diamonds, and the unanticipated challenges of freelancing on the spot.

Aspire for advancement up the ladder and discover a more bountiful treasure trove. Don’t let go of your aspirations, but ensure your day job remains within reach.

Unveiling Hope: Pandemics Forge a New Path in the Western Cape

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.

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