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Africa’s Festivals in April

April 5th, 2009 Cat: Africa News with No Comments »
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Ethiopians will be celebrating Fasika (Easter) after 55 days of fasting this April. Many of Ethiopia's religious festivals offer a wonderful excuse to visit this fascinating country. Egyptians will be out on the streets in numbers "Sniffing the Breeze" as they celebrate spring. South Africans will be packing up their swimsuits soon as they're headed ...

Bo-Kaap Cape Town

April 1st, 2009 Cat: South Africa with No Comments »
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Bo-Kaap is a neighborhood in Cape Town, South Africa, that was originally settled by freed slaves brought over by the Dutch in the 17th and 18th Century. Bo-Kaap is situated on the slopes of Signal Hill, west of the City Bowl. Steep streets are lined with colorful traditional houses, painted in vibrant colors. The Cape ...

Dogs in Africa

March 27th, 2009 Cat: Africa News with No Comments »
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You'll probably see a lot of stray dogs in towns, cities and villages, when you visit any country in Africa. The general condition of these mongrels may distress you, if you're a dog lover. They're often hungry and a bit on the mangy side. But don't be tempted to pet or feed them. Throughout Africa, ...

Africa’s Festivals in March

March 23rd, 2009 Cat: Africa News with No Comments »
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One of the most grueling marathons in the world will take place in Morocco at the end of March. Competitors run for about 6 days covering a distance of 150 miles in the Moroccan Sahara. Runners face extreme temperatures, difficult running conditions and to top it off, they carry their food, medical equipment and sleeping ...