Hostelworld Travel Blog » February 2010

1. Puppy Cafe

   posted by Elizabeth Holbrook | 1 Comments

   

   Feb162010

   You haven’t lived (or laughed) until you’ve been to a puppy café. I was lucky enough to stumble upon one while in Hongdae, the area surrounding Hongik University, a private college in Seoul reputed in the country for its Fine Arts

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2. Day 1 in Jo'burg

   posted by Colm Hanratty | 0 Comments

   

   Feb162010

   So today has been another one of those days where not a lot happens. I’m in Johannesburg now, or Jo’burg, as it’s called. Because of my flight being the time it was (1pm), it was hard to do anything.

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3. Food and drink – always a good mix

   posted by Colm Hanratty | 0 Comments

   

   Feb162010

   The great thing about Florida Road where I’m staying is the choice of restaurants and bars. This is seen as the liveliest (and safest) street in Durban and there are lots to choose from.

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4. The most innovative of all South Africa’s football stadiums

   posted by Colm Hanratty | 0 Comments

   

   Feb162010

   While the job of a travel writer does take me away to far-off destinations around the world, every now and then I can’t spend the entire day rambling around cities. Yesterday was one of those days.

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5. A hike around the Point

   posted by Rebecca Keenan | 0 Comments

   

   Feb152010

   Mossel Bay Backpackers is in a great spot close to The Point where you'll find a bunch of restaurants, along with a great surfing beach (I saw lots of guys out there today), the Cave and an awesome hiking trail up to the top of the Point.

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6. Arriving in Mossel Bay

   posted by Rebecca Keenan | 0 Comments

   

   Feb152010

   I left Plett for Mossel Bay today after a morning of finishing up the last few things in Plettenberg Bay and procuring a couple of second hand books for the bus journey today and for my trek from Mossel Bay to Cape Town on Thursday.

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7. A night at the casino

   posted by Colm Hanratty | 0 Comments

   

   Feb152010

   Located just across the road from Durban’s spanking new football stadium (it seems to be the most innovative of all the new stadiums built for the World Cup) is Suncoast Casino and Entertainment Complex.

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8. So what are the 'Big Five'?

   posted by Colm Hanratty | 2 Comments

   

   Feb152010

   Upon arriving in South Africa, if you decide to do a safari, or visit a private game reserve, one thing you’ll repeatedly hear about is the ‘Big Five’. So what are the big five, you must be thinking?

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9. In search of cats

   posted by Colm Hanratty | 0 Comments

   

   Feb152010

   My first game drive last Friday began at 12 noon. As you should know, this is when the day is hottest. Because of this, the chances of seeing animals are slim as they’re hiding away in the shade somewhere, most of them asleep.

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10. Another quiet night in St Lucia

    posted by Colm Hanratty | 0 Comments

    

    Feb152010

    After the visit to Emdoneni Lodge last Saturday afternoon, we made it back to St Lucia for around 6pm. I began watching the Ireland game against France in the Six Nations - we were beaten quite badly, unfortunately.

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