Tag: South Africans

23Mar 2018

World Happiness, South Africa, Israel and the Link Between Us

The news is out, we aren’t the happiest people South Africa. We know it’s a surprise (we write this sarcastically) but no one could blame us. We have a lot to be upset over. Corruption in the government, racial prejudices, the huge gap between the rich and the poor, the poor management of our natural […]

25Apr 2017

Surfs Up

A bad day surfing is better than a good day working – who can argue with that? The Israeli coastline may not conjure the majestic swells found off South Africa’s Cape St. Francis, Jeffreys Bay, Durban’s North Beach or my old haunts, Camps Bay, Long Beach (Kommetjie, Cape Town) and Llandudno. Nevertheless, when the wind […]

25Apr 2017

Life’s a Breeze in Israel

“Our experience in Israel was wonderful and we would highly recommend visiting there!” The folks who wrote this on their blog even posted directions. “It’s just a simple overnight sail from Port Said upon exiting the Suez Canal!” Adding to the ever-increasing number of foreign tourists to Israel are those that tour the world on […]

25Apr 2017

Take a Hike

South Africans love hiking. How could they not with some of the best trails in the world. Ask any who have done The Otter Trail along the Garden Route, the Pipe Track around Table Mountain, the hike up Champagne or Giant’s Castle in Natal, the Wild Coast the …well, its endless! Israel, unlike South Africa […]

24Apr 2017

Pedaling with Pals

 By David Lewis It all started by two dudes from Durbs and a bloke from Zim – The Cyclenix Mountain Biking Group   We classify our riding level as intermediate but the accent is always on fun and good company. Our riding companions are our friends; not our competitors! The Path Ahead It was November […]