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Category Archives: South Africa

South Africa

South Africa’s Loadshedding Is The Bane Of My Existence…

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 12, 2022December 10, 2022 20 Comments
South Africa Loadshedding

You may have noticed last week that my blogging was more limited and also delayed. South Africa’s energy crisis and constant loadshedding was to blame…and I’ll never take steady power for granted again. Loadshedding In South Africa…It Makes Blogging...

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737South Africa

The Mysterious Cayman Airways 737-300 In Johannesburg

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 25, 2022October 25, 2022 3 Comments
Cayman Airways 737-300

As I was preparing to board my Kenya Airways flight from Johannesburg to Nairobi, I noticed a strange sight: a Cayman Airways 737-300. How did a 737 make it from the Cayman Islands to South Africa? What Was A...

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South Africa

A South African Braai

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 24, 2022October 23, 2022 6 Comments

On my last night in South Africa, I stayed with a friend in Pretoria. There, I enjoyed a proper South African braai (BBQ). What a treat! South African Braai – The Superlative BBQ Experience South Africans take barbecues to...

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South Africa

Desmond Tutu Special Exhibit At Apartheid Museum

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 22, 2022October 22, 2022 7 Comments
Desmond Tutu Apartheid Museum

Desmond Tutu is a landmark figure in South African history who played a crucial role in the battle against apartheid. An exhibit at the Apartheid Museum traces his life and the tension between churches, including his own, and apartheid...

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PhotosSouth Africa

Photo Essay: Apartheid Museum South Africa

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 22, 2022October 22, 2022 6 Comments
Apartheid Museum South Africa

The Apartheid Museum is a must-see when visiting Johannesburg, South Africa. The museum succinctly and frankly tells the story of Apartheid in South Africa and invites further contemplation, no matter what your background is. Apartheid Museum In South Africa,...

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Hotel ReviewsHyattSouth Africa

Review: Hyatt House Johannesburg Rosebank

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 21, 2022October 21, 2022 5 Comments
Hyatt House Johannesburg Rosebank Review

I spent two nights at the Hyatt House in the Rosebank neighborhood of Johannesburg. While the hotel had a couple of unsavory quirks, I was happy to have a reasonably-priced Hyatt to rest in. Hyatt House Johannesburg Rosebank Review...

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CoffeeSouth Africa

Great Coffee In Johannesburg (Rosebank)

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 21, 2022October 21, 2022 1 Comment
Best Coffee Rosebank Johannesburg

On my last visit to Johannesburg, I stayed in Melrose Arch and found a few great coffee shops. On this trip, I found a couple more great ones in the trendy Rosebank suburb. Best Coffee In Johannesburg (Rosebank) In my...

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Lounge ReviewsSouth Africa

Review: Pietermaritzburg Aero Club (PZB)

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 19, 2022October 18, 2022 3 Comments
Pietermaritzburg Aero Club Review

We arrived at Pietermaritzburg Airport about two hours before our Airlink flight to Johannesburg, which was far too early. Thankfully, we were invited to use the Pietermaritzburg Aero Club, which served as a very comfortable lounge to wait for...

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Restaurant ReviewsSouth Africa

An Austrian Lunch In The KwaZulu-Natal Midlands Of South Africa

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 18, 2022 13 Comments

South Africa really is a beautiful country. After morning meetings in Pietermaritzburg, we drove out into the country and enjoyed lunch at a quaint Austrian pub called The Bierfassl. It felt like I had stepped into the Germanic world....

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CoffeeSouth Africa

An American-Style Diner In Pietermaritzburg, South Africa (Great Coffee Too)

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 15, 2022October 14, 2022 3 Comments
Great Coffee Pietermaritzburg South Africa

Our hosts decided we would have lunch at the Heavy D Caffeine Cafe in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, a restaurant that resembles an American-style diner. But unlike most American-style diners, the coffee was also excellent. Great Coffee (And Lunch) In...

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CoffeeSouth Africa

Great Coffee (And Breakfast) In Hillcrest, South Africa

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 15, 2022October 14, 2022 Leave a Comment

After landing at King Shaka International Airport in Durban, we stopped by Avis to pick up a car and were soon on our way. We had a bit of time before our first appointment and stopped for coffee (which...

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Lounge ReviewsSouth Africa

Review: Bidvest Premier Lounge Cape Town (CPT)

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 13, 2022October 12, 2022 2 Comments
Bidvest Lounge Cape Town Review

Years ago I reviewed the Bidvest Lounge in the international terminal at Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and on my last trip I had the chance to review the Bidvest domestic lounge. Bottom line: it’s a very decent Priority...

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NewsSouth Africa

Fuel Crisis At Johannesburg Airport Nears Conclusion

Matthew Klint Posted onMay 10, 2022May 10, 2022 3 Comments
Johannesburg Airport Fuel Crisis

South Africa’s Central Energy Fund plans to deliver an extra 1.5 million liters of jet fuel to OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg to protect against further supply shortages. The announcement comes as the fuel shortage crisis slowly stabilizes...

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Delta Air LinesSouth Africa

Delta Air Lines Will Try Cape Town Route Once Again

Matthew Klint Posted onFebruary 18, 2022February 19, 2022 13 Comments
Delta Air Lines Cape Town

After scheduling it, then scrapping it, then making it a triangle flight via Johannesburg, then scrapping it again, Delta Air Lines has once again announced its intention to serve Cape Town, South Africa. Delta Air Lines Plans Cape Town...

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Lounge ReviewsPriority PassSouth Africa

Review: Aspire Lounge Johannesburg (JNB)

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 18, 2022January 18, 2022 3 Comments
Aspire Lounge Johannesburg Review

The star of the Aspire Lounge at O.R. Tambo International in Johannesburg was Jeffrey and I was so pleased to experience his kind hospitality. In terms of Priority Pass lounges at JNB, this one is my favorite. Aspire Lounge...

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Lounge ReviewsPriority PassSouth Africa

Review: Shongololo Lounge Johannesburg (JNB)

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 18, 2022January 18, 2022 8 Comments
Shongololo Lounge Johannesburg Review

The Shongololo Lounge lounge in Johannesburg may feel more like a convenience store than a Priority Pass lounge, but it offers a unique amenity at O.R. Tambo International: sealed meals ready to eat. Shongololo Lounge Johannesburg (JNB) Review Location +...

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CoffeeSouth Africa

Great Coffee In Johannesburg (Melrose Arch)

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 14, 2022October 20, 2022 7 Comments
Best Coffee Johannesburg

During my brief stay in Johannesburg last month, I tried three great coffee shops within the Melrose Arch district. Coffee is not in short supply in South Africa. Best Coffee In Johannesburg My first stop was just outside the...

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South AfricaTrip Reports

Melrose Arch, The Gated City Within Johannesburg

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 13, 2022January 13, 2022 36 Comments
Melrose Arch Johannesburg

There’s so much more to Johannesburg than simply sitting in a hotel room or going out to eat, but if safety is on your mind, the Melrose Arch neighborhood—a gated city within a city—is about the safest place in...

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Hotel ReviewsMarriottSouth Africa

Review: Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch, Johannesburg

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 12, 2022January 11, 2022 10 Comments
Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch Johannesburg Review

I spent my one night in Johannesburg at the Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch. This lovely hotel offers great service and a very comfortable bed in the poshest neighborhood of J’Berg. Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch Johannesburg Review Although I’m a...

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South Africa

My International Arrival Experience In Johannesburg, South Africa

Matthew Klint Posted onJanuary 7, 2022January 8, 2022 34 Comments
International Arrival Experience South Africa

My international arrival experience in Johannesburg, South Africa at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in the COVID-19 era was painless. International Arrival Experience At O.R. Tambo Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa South Africa requires a negative PCR test in order...

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