A visit to Cape Town or South Africa that matter is not complete without a trip to the country’s wineries. On the Blue Train you pass straight through the heart of the countryside dedicated to producing some of the best wines I ever tasted. But you need to get up close and visit the towns. […]
A Walk through the Huguenot Memorial in Franschhoek, South Africa
by Craig Zabransky on August 24, 2010 in Culture Thru Cuisine, Photo
Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa
by Craig Zabransky on August 20, 2010 in Destination, Photo
A trip up the cable car to Table Mountain is one of the highlights of visiting Cape Town. And if it’s clear in the morning, you must consider making the trip that day as weather can change quickly on the Cape. Once above on a clear day you can see for miles in every direction. A […]
Pretoria or Tshwane?
by Craig Zabransky on August 17, 2010 in Destination, Photo
Whether it appears on maps as Pretoria or its ‘future’ official name of Tswahne a trip to the city is not complete without a visit to the Union Buildings. On the grounds where Nelson Mandela changed the history of South Africa serving as President, visitors can take in views of the city or simply walk […]
The Giraffe – Big 5 Worthy in my Book
by Craig Zabransky on August 13, 2010 in Photo
The Giraffe is not officially part of the African Big 5. But I believe seeing one live in the wild clearly leaves an impression just as memorable as any of the Big 5. A safari is not the same without seeing this magnificent mammal. From watching them run in Zimbabwe near Victoria Falls, to seeing […]
The Zebra: Black or White Stripes?
by Craig Zabransky on August 10, 2010 in Photo
Although my first view of a Zebra was through a bus window on traveling in the land of Zs – Zambia and Zimbabwe, it was not until South Africa where I watched the African equids up close and personal. It was at Kruger National Park where I enjoyed a few Zebra sightings. See if you can […]
The Thirsty Elephant Herd along the Chobe
by Craig Zabransky on August 3, 2010 in Photo
After witnessing the excitement of a single elephant on the edge of the river taking a drink, the boat headed a bit deeper into Chobe National Park. Then as we drifted, a breeding herd came for a sip. By the end of my African adventure, my ‘elephant in the wild’ counter may have topped 100 across […]
On the road from Sossusvlei to Swakopmund
by stayadventurous on July 30, 2010 in Photo
I wanted to share a photo I took in Namibia on the road from Sossusvlei to Swakopmund. To me this photo speaks. It simply and softly says, “Africa.” And to get you excited as July ends, I want to explain “All Africa – All August” here at Stay Adventurous. Starting this Sunday, August 1st (or really today) […]
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