I want to visit South Africa for a summer holiday. Always been my wish. My wife and says it's unsafe for us. Any experiences to share...
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it depends where you go and how streetwise you are. i'm from sa. stick to the major cities, don't walk around the city areas at night, unless there are lots of people around. there are certain suburbs which are more dangerous -just ask at your hotel and i'm sure they would tell you honestly where and where not to go. don't ride in minibus taxis, very dangerous and unroadworthy. \n\nif you keep your street smarts up, you should be fine. sa is SO beautiful, come to cape town. safari's also interest the tourists, and they're generally well organised and professional.\n\nit's all about knowing where and where not to go.
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South African is amazing, sounds a bit like Australian and Indian (middle eastern) combined.  Very sexy...
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No, i dont think so.......... And if it was so , then i surely wont go there with my wife!!! ;-)
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you should be using a guide that will help you with your choices.   If you weren't planning on using a guide you need to reconsider.  I would hate for you to have a  bad trip.  I am a bass fisherwoman from the midwest myself.
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no i have not. but i know that it is great fun. especially if u go for it with friends. thanks for the idea. i will plan a trip soon.
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At this point of time the Department of tourism has not issued an American safety advisory, however, judging the violatle condition of Israel & Palastine I wouldn't be surprised if they do so in the near future. I want to tour part of Europe and have been told by an Air Force Major (friend) that if I do indeed want to plan that trip I need to get it done in the very near future.
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My brother in law is British and loves it here.  He doesn't want to go back except visit his family once a year.  He hasn't really faced too many problems.  Just some jobs he couldn't get until he became a citizen.
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Hey! I'm South-African and cutie77, just to set you straight, we're most definitely not a "violent" country. We are huge soccer fans... And everyone is really looking forward to hosting the world cup. Admittedly there are a lot of things that need to be done within the country, and you might consider "Africans" to be violent, and judge us because we're a third world country, but let me tell you this: When we decide to do something, we do it with passion and pride. Give us some respect and a chance to prove the critics out there wrong.
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I know both places and would opt for Mauritius.Seychelles is really beautiful but it's too costly and services not to the standard.Mauritius has the same advantages and you will get value for money. No need to go to 5* places,the best sites are public and transport costs peanuts.
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I was unaware Canadians hated US people, with exception to the French Quarter. I was in Canada and was treated very kindly by almost everyone I met. They are the most, laid back, easy going people I have ever seen and just being around them reduces stress. I don't agree with what you stated but I am sure people have had other experiences. Mine were wonderful and I really want to go back. It was the best vacation I ever had, eh?. Thank you for asking, eh?
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If u want second hand exp: u found it! When i was in Sidney, the people were so cool. My friends and I got invited to a Rugby game we purchased our oun gear they supplied the booze. we beat the snot out of eachother and had a blats (typical male bonding story). I also remember leaving a dance club and this beautiful blond ausie school teacher took my hand pulled me back into the club and danced w/me for hours. all in all the people were accepting of me being a black american. \n\n       On the down side the ausie people treet the native aboriginie people like dog shit. pretty much how we were back in the 1960's but worse. I felt sory for those people. picture u and i walking in downtown NY wearing potato sacks for pants, ribs a showing , sandles ( if ur well off) beaging not 4 a job ( because no respectable ausie will hire a nigger) but 4 food to feed ur kids. \n\n   Here in the good ol US of KKK At least after hunderds of years later native indians got casinos + land back. In Australia they dont got shit. but hey thats just what I saw personally. I can't speak in defence of Australia and it's citizens. Quite frankly i don't want too.\n\n*sory i took ur question out of context. Hope this helps.\nFROM WHAT I HAVE SEEN DURING MY MANY TRAVELS TO AUSTRALIA,SINGAPPORE,JAPAN.TAHILAND,SOUTH KOREA,PHILIPENS,HONGKONG,RUSSIA,GUAM & GREESE, is that most humans believe what they see on the T.V. AND THAT SUCKS FOR OUR RACES because all u see about us is nagativity and entertianment. ALL BLACKS DANCE GOOD, SMOKE POT , CARRY GUNS. \n\n*****heres a test that must be done before u read on... try to imagine what ethiopia looks like (why eth? because its consideded one of the porrest countries in the world.\nREMEMBER THAT TALE OF ETHIOPAINS CHASING CHICKINS ARROUND W/ A KNIFE LOOK AT THIS. http://www.phillipmartin.info/webpage/travel/africa/text_map_ethiopia.htm\n\n4 example when i went to addis abeba ETHIOPIA, I HAD EXPECTED TO SEE famine, poveryt rum rampate. I was sorley mistaken. its like Mexico. some what well off. as far as the world is conserned.
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lovely islands  so close to florida,that  a Palm Beach=rich lady  flew her dinner guests there for conch{ shell fish} and fresh fruit  dinner. \n \nA tourist location,  with many small and large hotels. \nYou can rent a moto bike and  try out different parts of the island,  the town is touristy and full  of stuff for  summer wear...  duty free  stuff ,too.\nSome local fishing boating,  scuba,  snorkelling and sailfish, plus other  water gadgets to play on.  \nNice caribbean music... even steel bands/ danceable.\n\nDo not, as a girl walk slowly, without your  man or you will be treated like white  lady  teachers on  their holidays.  \nteachersplus middle aged etc...\nThey are there, to practice sexual meetings and reports,  with darker coloured men- or women.  Sad...  but true. \n\n It is not necessary to go to  Africa.  The men are skilled, speak English, aggressive and expected to be used.... and paid....\notherwise  nice holiday spot. [ Only tainted by  body stuff.} \n food good, cool nights and  hot days... mostly sunny.Shortf light times from  Miami.
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Not sure, but i did find this little funny article\n\nhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/3080379.stm
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Have you ever been to Tijuana? DO NOT DRINK THE WATER, not even coffee! I thought it is was the nastiest place I had ever seen. I actually stayed in Rosarita instead! Sorry you may like it and I am not trying to be negative about your trip I am just trying to help. And sorry I do not know where you can rent a ultralight trike.
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I have seen lots of pictures, articals and clippings about Africa. it is sad to say that almost all of them portray africa as this dry, barren, land, where everyone is sick, and dying. while that may be the case for some locations, there are beautiful places in Africa, such as the Sarangiti, and around lake Victoria. (why did they not name the lake after someone in Africa? white people sometimes don't use their common sence.) If i could, i'd visit africa one of those days. i would like to see mount kilomanjaro, and the Sarangiti.
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It's so hard to just pick one, with all the awesome places to see on this earth.  But if i must pick one, i would love to go on an African safari>that would be so cool and adventurous!!  Maybe one day i'll be so lucky...
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There´s very beautiful, little towns like Evora and Castelo Branco have very beautiful landscapes, people are friendly, and food, they are the best. I want to go south Portugal and Lisboa. Very beautiful women also.