Jolene B. posted an article on The Portfolio Travel Blog - Nov 20, 2009, 12:00 am
However this December sees the South Africa Gravity Racing Association (SAGRA) holding their Hot Heels Africa 2009 event just outside of the arty seaside town in the Overberg region of the Western Cap...
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Jolene B. posted an article on The Portfolio Travel Blog - Nov 20, 2009, 12:00 am
Known as the Destiny Africa ecosphere project, the US$3.7-billion (R28-billion) initiative will stand on 437 hectares just outside the town of George, located at the eastern end of the Western Cape pr...
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Jolene B. posted an article on The Portfolio Travel Blog - Nov 20, 2009, 12:00 am
At 19h00 on 4 December all eyes will be on Cape Town, South Africa, when the 2010 FIFA World Cup Final Draw will be broadcast live from the CTICC (Cape Town International Conference Centre) to anticip...
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Jolene B. posted an article on The Portfolio Travel Blog - Nov 19, 2009, 12:00 am
South Africa's much-loved Mother City has won the Best Destination category in this year'sVirgin Holiday's Responsible Tourism Awards.   Cape Town City's Tourism department ...
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Jolene B. posted an article on The Portfolio Travel Blog - Nov 19, 2009, 12:00 am
 Click on any country name for player profiles, latest news & information on fifa.com   AFRICA   South Africa (RSA) – Host Country – automatically qualified...
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Jolene B. posted an article on The Portfolio Travel Blog - Nov 19, 2009, 12:00 am
We blogged a while back about the great kid's CD The African Alphabet and how refreshing it was to have a children's CD that featured South African voices, music, imagery and concepts.  ...
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Jolene B. posted an article on The Portfolio Travel Blog - Nov 18, 2009, 12:00 am
    The brainchild of Belgian boat designer Peter Jacops (chairman of the Whisper Boat Building Academy )  the soccer ball shaped boats (of which there will...
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Jolene B. posted an article on The Portfolio Travel Blog - Nov 18, 2009, 12:00 am
     One of Pumba's White Lions       ...
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Jolene B. posted an article on The Portfolio Travel Blog - Nov 18, 2009, 12:00 am
      Huh?   Copenhagen?   That's not in South Africa - what's it got to do with us?     From the Earth Hour Website:  ...
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Jolene B. posted an article on The Portfolio Travel Blog - Nov 17, 2009, 12:00 am
   On the OUP USA blog, publicity assistant Michelle Rafferty writes:   "...we are excited to announce South Africa as Oxford’s “Place of the Year.” The 201...
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Jolene B. posted an article on The Portfolio Travel Blog - Nov 17, 2009, 12:00 am
South African architecture was once again in the spotlight this month when Peter Rich Architects won the World Building of the Year award at the World Architecture Festival in Barcelona, Spain. &nbs...
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Jolene B. posted an article on The Portfolio Travel Blog - Nov 17, 2009, 12:00 am
For four months visitors pay half price after 6pm to travel to the highest sundowner spot in the Mother City.   This popular Cableway offer means that for just R80 you get to experience the ru...
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Jolene B. posted an article on The Portfolio Travel Blog - Nov 17, 2009, 12:00 am
When the fans go marching in to the stadiums during the 2010 Fifa World Cup, most of them will be carrying South African vuvuzela trumpets. Some will be the ubiquitous and rather ordinary plastic ones...
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Jolene B. posted an article on The Portfolio Travel Blog - Nov 16, 2009, 12:00 am
        The magnificent monument of Table Mountain is one of the unique features that make Cape Town a unique and special destination. It offers unparalleled views of the e...
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Jolene B. posted an article on The Portfolio Travel Blog - Nov 16, 2009, 12:00 am
I'm in a dark place with just two tiny spotlights and no sound whatsoever. When my eyes have adjusted to my new surroundings I see two guys sitting up front, about 40 people in the middle and a gi...
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Jolene B. posted an article on The Portfolio Travel Blog - Nov 16, 2009, 12:00 am
It is held annually on cycle challenge Sunday, the 3rd Sunday of November in Johannesburg.   Between 20,000 and 30,000 participants complete the challenging 94.7-km course each year. &nbs...
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Jolene B. posted an article on The Portfolio Travel Blog - Nov 13, 2009, 12:00 am
  The venue for the stylish annual event this year was one of Mountain Marina's stunning penthouse suites at the V&A Waterfront. Our hosts - Hadley Weight, Ian Reed and Christina ...
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Jolene B. posted an article on The Portfolio Travel Blog - Nov 12, 2009, 12:00 am
From the online issue of the South African ( a London based publication for global South Africans):   President Jacob Zuma was presented with the new presidential stamp by the South ...
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Jolene B. posted an article on The Portfolio Travel Blog - Nov 12, 2009, 12:00 am
 Find Big Love Near the Big 5!    Discover a world of natural bounty filled with birdsong and cool shade filtering through nature’s leafy canopy. This is the paradise known as t...
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Jolene B. posted an article on The Portfolio Travel Blog - Nov 12, 2009, 12:00 am
This will be celebrated by an arena tour in South Africa with The Grand West Arena in Cape Town and Coca Cola Dome in Johannesburg. These shows will be the closing shows of a 25 city World tour which ...
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Jolene B. posted an article on The Portfolio Travel Blog - Nov 11, 2009, 12:00 am
November 11, 2009 - Since launching Street View cars in South Africa in September this year, Google has heard from people around the country that they'd like us to include even more images of Sout...
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Jolene B. posted an article on The Portfolio Travel Blog - Nov 11, 2009, 12:00 am
    Besides the fact that waking up at 6am on a Sunday morning is totally taboo in my home, it was pouring with rain and really miserable weather outside this past weekend on the day ...
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Jolene B. posted an article on The Portfolio Travel Blog - Nov 11, 2009, 12:00 am
Romance & Tranquility Combined       Iketla Lodge is a romantic nature retreat in the mountains near the BlydeRiverCanyon. Peaceful and tranquil, it is the ideal place to relax with...
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Jolene B. posted an article on The Portfolio Travel Blog - Nov 10, 2009, 12:00 am
  For 2010 World Cup accommodation in Cape Town and throughout South Africa contact Portfolio or browse our new website.   See the full gallery at capetown.gov.za   &...
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Jolene B. posted an article on The Portfolio Travel Blog - Nov 10, 2009, 12:00 am
  This morning, while sitting on a bench at Fish Hoek beach before work with some of my family members (yes it was VERY cold, and early, and yes some of us did swim. Not me. I brought the coffe...
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Jolene B. posted an article on The Portfolio Travel Blog - Nov 10, 2009, 12:00 am
  I snapped some pics of the intrepid walkers coming through Kalk Bay..   .             Well done to all who walked the talk ...
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Jolene B. posted an article on The Portfolio Travel Blog - Nov 9, 2009, 12:00 am
    Finally, the Departure Section of the brand spanking new R1.6 billion Central Terminal Building, Terminal 2010, opened to the public this past weekend.    I was at the e...
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Jolene B. posted an article on The Portfolio Travel Blog - Nov 9, 2009, 12:00 am
You are invited      To view an exhibition of paintings and ceramics at     No. 10 Queens Road, Tamboerskloof     From 01 – 14 November 2009 &nda...
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Jolene B. posted an article on The Portfolio Travel Blog - Nov 9, 2009, 12:00 am
Our original website has done a fine job of reaching the public over the past 9+ years but it is definitely ready for retirement.   In its place is the all-new, polished, user-friendly Portfol...
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Jolene B. posted an article on The Portfolio Travel Blog - Nov 9, 2009, 12:00 am
    Table Mountain is shortlisted to be named one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature. It was selected by votes from the public and now needs global support in order to receive enough publ...
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Jolene B. posted an article on The Portfolio Travel Blog - Nov 6, 2009, 12:00 am
  WIN Two Nights at Thula Thula PLUS a copy of The Elephant Whisperer       Thula Thula Exclusive Pri...
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Jolene B. posted an article on The Portfolio Travel Blog - Nov 5, 2009, 12:00 am
Two months after our lone White Rhino Heidi was tragically killed by poachers, Thula Thula has welcomed a four month old baby White Rhino onto the reserve.   Nom Nom Nom - feeding time fo...
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Jolene B. posted an article on The Portfolio Travel Blog - Nov 5, 2009, 12:00 am
FTTSA welcomes Thakadu River Camp to the FTTSA-certified community.   Based in the eastern sector of the Big 5, malaria free, Madikwe Game Reserve in the North West Province, this lodge is wh...
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Jolene B. posted an article on The Portfolio Travel Blog - Nov 5, 2009, 12:00 am
      You see, I have a strange serendipitous relationship with Hot Water but I don't think they actually know this. Looking back it seems that I always see them around t...
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Jolene B. posted an article on The Portfolio Travel Blog - Nov 4, 2009, 12:00 am
However if you live on or near the Big Walk route this is a fantastic event to support and cheer from the sidelines as Capetonians of all ages, from all walks of life, creeds and colours get together ...
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Jolene B. posted an article on The Portfolio Travel Blog - Nov 4, 2009, 12:00 am
Guidelines on World Cup 2010   Introduction   The purpose of this document is to create awareness around probable business travel restrictions during the Soccer World Cup to be held...
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Jolene B. posted an article on The Portfolio Travel Blog - Nov 4, 2009, 12:00 am
A PASSION FOR WINE AND SURF: A JOURNEY INTO THE SOUL OF SOUTH AFRICA   Thursday 5 November 2009 between 5 and 8pm Bell-Roberts Venue 176 Sir Lowry Road Woodstock Cape To...
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Jolene B. posted an article on The Portfolio Travel Blog - Nov 4, 2009, 12:00 am
Not much!   Which is why Portfolio recommends Music in the Forest, held each summer at the Paul Cluver Forest Amphitheatre in the lush Elgin / Grabouw valley.   The line-up for s...
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Jolene B. posted an article on The Portfolio Travel Blog - Nov 3, 2009, 12:00 am
1000 Drawings is a one night exhibition in the inner city to raise money for charities by selling A5 drawings donated by the public.   The works of well-known artists, as well as novices, wil...
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Jolene B. posted an article on The Portfolio Travel Blog - Nov 3, 2009, 12:00 am
We can laugh at ourselves!   As the likes of Dame Evita Bezuidenhout, Zapiro, Leon Schuster and the Laugh it Off crowd have proven over the years.   Online satirical 'news&#...
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Jolene B. posted an article on The Portfolio Travel Blog - Nov 3, 2009, 12:00 am
The massive cooling towers have stood as landmarks at Athlone Power Station since the early 1950s and while not the most attractive of structures they hold a certain sentimental place in many Capetoni...
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Jolene B. posted an article on The Portfolio Travel Blog - Nov 3, 2009, 12:00 am
Afterwards we drove down to Noordhoek Beach to soak up the last rays of the day.   Noordhoek beach looking across to Kommetjie  Sunset from Chapman's Peak Sunset, Noord...
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Jolene B. posted an article on The Portfolio Travel Blog - Nov 2, 2009, 12:00 am
The Luleka Exchange Programme, set up over eight years ago, gives boys from Rondebosch Preparatory School in the upmarket Cape Town suburb of Rondebosch and boys from the no-fees state-run Luleka Prim...
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Jolene B. posted an article on The Portfolio Travel Blog - Nov 2, 2009, 12:00 am
    The VWS are putting on an exciting, adrenaline-pumping day of entertainment for children and adults that will feature a Fire Fighting Simulation with over 50 fire fighters, 5 fire ...
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Jolene B. posted an article on The Portfolio Travel Blog - Oct 31, 2009, 12:00 am
  History & Romance at Spioenkop   Refreshing Homemade Lemonade and Ylang ylang infused refresher towels await, while the scent of the past adds allure to your three day stay at Th...
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Jolene B. posted an article on The Portfolio Travel Blog - Oct 30, 2009, 12:00 am
“The traveler sees what he sees, the tourist sees what he has come to see.”     (All Images: Joy-Anne Goodenough)
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Jolene B. posted an article on The Portfolio Travel Blog - Oct 30, 2009, 12:00 am
  A hearty congratulations go out to these South African beaches who have been awarded the 2009 / 2010 Blue Flag Status:   1 for the Northern Cape 15 for the Western Cape 8 for the Eas...
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Jolene B. posted an article on The Portfolio Travel Blog - Oct 29, 2009, 12:00 am
 Text: Kathalijne van Zutphen - Photography: www.kathalijne.com   I wake up every morning at 06.40 by the sound of my alarm. Without having a shower or breakfast I jump into my clothes an...
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Jolene B. posted an article on The Portfolio Travel Blog - Oct 29, 2009, 12:00 am
  Google has launched the BETA version of their South African Maps.   From the official Google press release:   " ….  new detailed maps of many South African cities a...
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Jolene B. posted an article on The Portfolio Travel Blog - Oct 28, 2009, 12:00 am
 The Blue Flag National Launch is being held at the Muizenberg Civic Centre tomorrow.   According to reports Cape Town can look forward to 7 beaches being given the award – last...
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