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Tien maniere om jou angs in toom te hou tydens nasionale afsondering

April 23, 2020 by Elmien Ackerman

Dis normaal vir enige iemand om angstig te voel tydens die COVID-19-pandemie. Maar as jy reeds ʼn angstige persoon voor die koronavirus was kan dit moeilik wees om jou angs tydens die landswye afsondering in toom te hou. Daar is egter ʼn paar dinge wat jy kan doen om jou angs te beheer. 1. Stof …

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Sit jouself in jou kuns: Hoekom Lord Henry net soort van reg is

March 5, 2020 by Elmien Ackerman

Die vorige boekresensie oor The Picture of Dorian Gray het my laat wonder hoe moderne kunstenaars oor kuns voel. Stem hulle saam met Basil Hallward wat sê: “ʼn Kunstenaar moet mooi dinge skep, maar niks van sy eie lewe daarin sit nie.” Of eerder saam Lord Henry Wotton wat glo dat kunstenaars alles vir hul …

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Whether travelling to Zambia from South Africa or Whether travelling to Zambia from South Africa or the US, most hotels will accept your currency. In Zambia, the local currency is the Zambian Kwacha. The exchange rate between South African Rands (ZAR) and Zambian Kwachas (ZMW) is about the same (R1 is around 1.15 Kwachas) while 1 US Dollar is approximately 16 Kwachas – depending on the exchange rate. 🧳🧳🧳 Top tip: For the best exchange rate, swap your cash for Kwachas at the airport of the nearest town. ✈️✈️✈️ Need more tips for your Zambia trip? Click the link in my bio for ten things to know before you go. #traveltipszambia #Zambia #travelzambia #victoriafalls #Kwacha
Did you know? Livingstone Island sits in the heart Did you know? Livingstone Island sits in the heart of the spray from Victoria Falls. 🌫🌫🌫 In November 1855, Scottish explorer Dr David Livingstone travelled down the Zambezi River in a canoe to see the largest waterfall in the world. 🛶🛶🛶 Dr Livingstone renamed the Falls after his British queen, Victoria, but today the Falls are also recognised by their original name, Mosi oa Tunya (‘The Smoke that Thunders’). #victoriafallszambia #travelzambia #victoriafalls #drdavidlivingstone #smokethatthunders #mosioatunya
Prophylactics have gotten a bad rap in the past. L Prophylactics have gotten a bad rap in the past. Luckily, the newer ones aren’t that bad, and our doctor strongly advised us to take prophylactics when travelling to Zambia as it is a malaria area. Check with your doctor to ensure you pick the right option for you, especially if you have liver or kidney problems. 🧊🧊🧊 Top tip: Drink lots of water (G&Ts don’t count) when taking prophylactics as they can be hard on your liver and kidneys. 🍸🍸🍸 Need more tips for your Zambia trip? Click the link in my bio for ten things to know before you go. #travelzambia #zambia #victoriafallszambia #victoriafalls #travelafrica #wherebookslead
Did you know? Giraffes typically roam around in gr Did you know? Giraffes typically roam around in groups, known as towers. 🦒🦒🦒 We spotted quite a few giraffes during our trip to Zambia. They are the world’s tallest living land animals, and their long necks are helpful for keeping a look out for predators, such as lions and hyenas. #travelzambia #wherethewildthingsare #africansafari #giraffe #giraffelife #giraffetower
While Zambia offers many adventures, the one I mos While Zambia offers many adventures, the one I most enjoyed was seeing what was on the menu each night. The hotel we stayed at (@avani_victoriafalls) offered a buffet of traditional dishes (along with other options for the less adventurous palettes). 🍽😋🇿🇲 My dad particularly enjoyed the kapenta, a small sardine-like fish fried in oil, tomatoes, and onions. After much debate and a glowing recommendation from the waitress, I tried the mopane worms (or caterpillars) known in Zambia as ‘ifinkubala’. The worms are prepared in much the same way as the kapenta, and while I’m glad I tried it, the only worms I want on my plate are the gummy sugary kind. 🐛🐛🐛 Have you tried any traditional Zambian dishes? Which ones would you recommend? #zambia #zambiafood #zambiafoodie #mopaneworms #ifinkubala
“I never knew of a morning in Africa when I woke “I never knew of a morning in Africa when I woke up that I was not happy.” – Ernest Hemingway ☀🦁🇿🇲 This was especially true sipping ice-cold G&Ts by the swimming pool while the zebras grazed lazily around us. 🍹👙🦓 During our trip to Zambia, we stayed @avani_victoriafalls and I can’t recommend them enough #notsponsored. The hotel is located in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, which means that you have unlimited access to Victoria Falls throughout your stay and the best part is that the Falls are just a five-minute walk from the hotel. #zambia #travelzambia #victoriafalls #victoriafallshotel #victoriafallszambia
Zambia is filled with folklore. Have you heard abo Zambia is filled with folklore. Have you heard about the legend of the Zambezi River God called Nyami Nyami? The Nyami Nyami has the tail of a crocodile, the body of a snake, and the head of a dragon/fish. It is said to control the life in and on the Zambezi River. 🐊🐍🐉 During our visit to Zambia, our tour guide explained the legend to us and showed us the amulet he wears around his neck as a good luck charm. He warned us that if we wanted to go river rafting, we would be wise to pray to Nyami Nyami to protect us before starting our journey down the Zambesi. #zambia #victoriafalls #travelafrica #nyaminyami #zambezirivergod
I visited Zambia with my family in November 2019 d I visited Zambia with my family in November 2019 during the worst drought in a century, but even then, it was one of the prettiest places I’ve ever been. Usually, the water would cover most of the rock formations around Victoria Falls, but we could get up close as it was so dry. ☀️☀️☀️ It was interesting to see the rock formations underneath the Falls; they have a strange pattern that adds foam and bubbles to the water before it tumbles more than 100 meters over the edge. 💧💧💧 The summer months in Zambia are from November to March when it’s hot and humid. March/April is peak season at Victoria Falls when the water is at its highest and most powerful. Winter in Zambia is from June – August and is still a great time to visit as temperatures rarely go below 7°C. ☀️☀️☀️ Planning a trip to Zambia? Click the link in my bio for 10 things to know before you go. #zambia #victoriafalls #travelafrica #victoriafallszambia #wherebookslead
Did you know? During the rainy season, it’s esti Did you know? During the rainy season, it’s estimated that more than 500 million litres of water flow over the edge of Victoria Falls every minute. 💧💧💧 If Victoria Falls isn’t on your bucket list, it should be. It is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This spectacular natural phenomenon is not the only thing to see if you’re planning to visit Zambia. Read the latest article on Where Books Lead for ten things to know before you go (link in bio). #zambia #victoriafalls #victoriafallszambia #travelafrica #sevennaturalwondersoftheworld
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