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Explore KwaZulu Natal on a trip to South Africa

David Babinec — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 15:47:25 +0000

KwaZulu Natal – Photography source South Africa is one of my favourite places to visit in the world, as the beautiful country offers so much to see and experience. But it’s not easy to do it all on a trip here, so I recommend heading to KwaZulu Natal, where you can enjoy a little bit…

Shipwrecks and Shoals in South Africa

David Babinec — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 12:44:03 +0000

Photo copyright The coastal regions of South Africa are known world-wide to be very hospitable. In particular, Jeffrey’s bay is loved by the surfers and Aliwal Shoal by the divers. However, despite the amazing waves and underwater scenery, those who first tried to brave the coastlines, more often than not, met a tragic end. The…

7 Simple Ways to Travel Kenya For Less

David Babinec — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 16:23:51 +0000

Everyone hopes to save some money during vacations. It is not any different for people visiting Kenya whether for business or leisure. There are a number of ways to reduce the overall cost of the safari and we have listed seven ways to do this in Kenya:- 1. Stay in a vacation rental instead of…

Gorillas In The Mist, Congo. A Guide To The Kahuzi: Biega National Park in Congo

David Babinec — Fri, 25 May 2012 13:25:06 +0000

Introduction Established in 1970 as a nature preserve, the Kahuzi-Biega National Park in Congo is built on to the slopes of two extinct volcanoes, Mount Biega and Mount Kahuzi, the two highest peaks in the Mitumba mountain Range in the Great Rift Valley. But other than its astonishing scenery and fascinating wildlife, Congo´s prized asset…

Egypt vacations – The Top Attractions in Egypt To Include on Your Tour

David Babinec — Thu, 24 May 2012 12:21:18 +0000

Egypt Tour The exciting country of Egypt is a wonderful place to explore on a guided holiday tour. The nation boasts a staggering number of historical landmarks, exciting attractions and beautiful scenery thanks to the Nile River, the Red Sea and the Mediterranean Sea. Whether you want to explore top historical and archeological sites or…

Discover the Countries of Africa

David Babinec — Thu, 24 May 2012 09:58:31 +0000

There are infinite reasons to go to Africa and as soon as you take the plunge you’ll discover a land that’s as diverse as it is beautiful. From the palm-fringed beaches of Mozambique to the national parks of Swaziland, if you’re looking for paradise on earth then you’ll be hard-pushed to beat this fascinating continent.…

Deepavali / Diwali 2012

David Babinec — Tue, 08 May 2012 17:56:56 +0000

Deepavali and Diwali Celebrations Deepavali / Diwali – November 13th, 2012 Deepavali is known to be the biggest festival in Hinduism. People from countries such as UK, Fiji, USA, Guyana, Canada, India, and other countries host major celebrations during this time. The actual festival continues for 5 days consecutive days, with the third day marked…

Boxing Day 2012

David Babinec — Mon, 07 May 2012 12:33:54 +0000

Boxing Day, 26 December 2012 Boxing Day – 26 December 2012 – Recognized Bank Holiday (The Day after Christmas Day) According to historians, this day was developed due to servants having to work on Christmas Day, but were allowed to take the following day off. Servants were also given presents by their employers as they…

All World Public Holidays & Festivals in 2012

David Babinec — Fri, 04 May 2012 11:06:25 +0000

Calendars of Public Holidays in your country Irish Public Holidays - Calendar of public holidays in Republic of Ireland, their dates and meanings. Malaysia Public Holiday - Holiday calendar of Malaysia public holidays & festivals, and their dates and meanings. French Public Holidays - Dates and meanings of national holidays & festivals in France. Victorian Public Holidays - Victorian…

Public Holidays In South Africa 2012

David Babinec — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:57:12 +0000

Public Holidays In South Africa There are 12 public holidays in South Africa as per the latest Public Holidays Act No 36 of 1994. The year when Nelson Mandela was inaugurated as President of South Africa. According to this new act, whenever public holidays in South Africa falls on a Sunday, then the following Monday…