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Melville - where to have fun in Johannesburg

Melville - where to have fun in Johannesburg Nov 22nd, 2010 at 11:00AM: On my recent trip to South Africa, I spent a day exploring various neighborhoods and finding out where to have fun in Johannesburg. There was so much I didn't know I didn't know about Johannesburg, like the fact that gold was mined there for 90 years, evidenced by the enormous mountains of unearthed yellow sand, most of which to this day are still waiting to be removed. Or, that the Dutch East ...

Daily Pampering: The Nelson Mandela Platinum Suite in South Africa

Daily Pampering: The Nelson Mandela Platinum Suite in South Africa Nov 10th, 2010 at 4:00PM: When you're one of the most revered men in the world, your own suite at one of the top luxury hotels in the world is just part of the package that comes along with being you. In the spirit of sharing and world peace, however, this particular suite named after Nelson Mandela is available to the general public. The intimate Saxon Boutique Hotel, Villas & Spa, located in Johannesburg, South ...

Ardeonaig: South Africa in Scotland

Ardeonaig: South Africa in Scotland May 21st, 2009 at 4:00PM: Tucked away in Loch Tay is Scotland's best-kept secret. Ardeonaig brings a touch of South Africa to the simultaneously rough and enchanting countryside, fusing two cultures that one would not expect to see interwoven. The resort offers only a couple dozen rooms, most of which are freestanding thatch-roofed cottages scattered across the property. Each is quite large, accommodating two with plenty ...

Cathedral of St. John the Divine, one of the world's biggest churches

Cathedral of St. John the Divine, one of the world's biggest churches Jan 2nd, 2008 at 8:30AM: It's a lovely thing when a Gadling reader posts a comment that leads us to another post. Such is the case with Moody 75's comment "Dude, Manhattan has what is claimed to be the largest cathedral and Anglican church and third largest Christian church in the world" on my post "Temples and churches to visit in New York City." Sure enough, Cathedral Church of St. John, The Divine is definitely one ...

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