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A hidden world of echoes and shadow-cages. Iinner struggles, a constant presence. Robberies, gunshots, a terrifying daily rhythm with political beats pulsing drumbeats of war. Nightmares rise from ashes. Security efforts are often futile. Anger fills the streets. A chilling call thunders, igniting fear. Children stare, wide-eyed, confused. Weapons fill the house. A single shot mobilizes fear, as anger surge across...
I remember the awkward moment when I came out to my mom during another potential introduction to another female friend. Mustering up courage, I blurted out, “Mom, I'm gay.” Her response? “Well, that's certainly a unique choice.” I could practically hear the crickets chirping in the background, briefly. Growing up closeted, embracing diversity was a challenge. I felt isolated and...
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...
Tom Gillespie, fifth among eight siblings, was born in 1907 in Oudtshoorn, South Africa. After initially embracing barber-hood, military life caught his fancy. He served, got married, cut hair, served again, then settled in Kimberley. In 1947, at only 40, he concluded his life's whirlwind adventure, leaving a legacy of an absent father and husband, despite the merits earned in...
Each country have a currency unique to itself. In Namibia, both South African Rands and Namibian Dollars is accepted as payment for services and goods. These two currencies trade one to one, although it seems like the South African Rand is worth less than the Namibian Dollar, as you pay more in ZAR currency if you pay by card,...
When life gives you grounded flights, you turn it into a DIY-adventure at a backpacker's lodge in East London. Between wrestling with feisty toilet brushes and sipping seaside wines, we built lasting connections, grasping breadmaking, fresh seafood-cooking, and coding between sunshine bathings. Lessons in volunteering? Personal growth and lifelong friendships beat posh vacations. Travel smart, stay safe, and when...