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A Year in Travel

A Year in Travel

December 31, 2014
M Blackburn
Africa, Expat Life

According to TripIt, I logged over 382,000 miles to 8 countries and 21 cities in 2014. Traveling has become a way for me to unwind from a hectic work schedule and to meet and interact with people, since my social life in Johannesburg (even after a year) is non-existent. Traveling has allowed me to better understand and connect with the history, cultures, and cuisines of South Africa.

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Planning a trip to South Africa?

Planning a trip to South Africa?

December 21, 2014
M Blackburn
Africa, Cape Town, Johannesburg, Safari

People coming to South Africa often ask me for advice about what to do while they are here. Of course, the answer largely depends on whether you have been here before or if you have a specific interest in something like fly fishing. But, if this is your first visit and you want an introduction to the country, here is the trip I would plan for you.

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An Okavango Safari

An Okavango Safari

December 17, 2014
M Blackburn
Africa, Safari

After an extremely turbulent flight on my way home from Phinda that ended with an aborted landing in Johannesburg, I wasn’t looking forward to getting on another small plane to reach Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp in Botswana, but the only way to reach the Delta is via plane.

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South Africa: Expat Observations

South Africa: Expat Observations

December 7, 2014
M Blackburn
Africa, Expat Life, Johannesburg

South Africans often ask me why I left the United States to move to South Africa. It’s not a purely inquisitive question, but one laced with a hefty dose of, “are you crazy.” And while it’s easy to formulate an answer explaining why I came here, it can be harder to articulate why I want to stay.

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