In the province of Gauteng and in the northeastern portion of South Africa, rests Johannesburg. Booming with growth, it is one of the biggest metropolitan areas in the world. Johannesburg has become South Africa’s center of commerce. History of Johannesburg The amazing growth of the city of Johannesburg became inevitable after prospector George Harrison from Australia discovered the Witwatersrand gold mines in 1886. He sold his claim for 10 pounds, unaware of the magnitude of what he had found. Hordes of treasure seekers were about to inundate what would become the famed “City Of Gold”. Things to see in Johannesburg Apartheid Museum If you have an interest in the Apartheid Era you should visit The Apartheid Museum. It [...] Continue Reading…
On the East Coast of South Africa, in the province of KwaZulu Natal, which is relatively in close proximity to Pietermaritzburg and Margate is a city by the name of Durban. Tourists all over the world come to visit Durban because of its many sigt seeing locations and beautiful weather. Durban is located in a beautiful location with sunny weather and endless sight seeing spots. The city offers tourists attractions for visitors of any age. Many visitors travel to Durban to visit because of its subtropical climate with nearly 320 sunny days out of the year. Usually, the rainy season is between April and September, but even during those times, temperatures remain high enough for the tourists to enjoy [...] Continue Reading…
I was to visit London to transact some business. My supplier I have been with for the past 10 years invited me. I already stayed for two weeks in France and one week in Holland. I was dying to visit London to compare what I have read in books and hear of it to what I would be seeing in reality. I deliberately book my hotel in two parts. Spend one week at Tavistock hotels and the other week at a Hotel in Victoria. I wanted to be close the Landmarks in the area. I took a taxi from the Airport to go to the Russell square where I checked into Tavistock hotel. In Bloomsbury, the Russell Square area [...] Continue Reading…
A beach vacation is something all of us can use, as it provides times away with the family, friend, or just that special someone. Beach vacation are also a great way to unwind from the pressures of life, and just have a blast. All around the world, there are literally hundreds of places that you can choose for your beach vacation. You can choose from beaches in the United States, or choose to go overseas to more tropical climates and romantic beaches. Those of you who are looking to get away with a husband or wife, would find the Maui to be the beautiful beach vacation. Located in Hawaii, Maui is one of THE MOST [...] Continue Reading…