Well, I am doing the real travel stuff! Not because I am actually travelling in South Africa, but because my internet connection here in Spain is playing up, so I am down at one of the local internet cafes writing to you to let you know that service is still maintained, albeit virtually.

Enough of me and my difficulties – here´s something far more interesting! How about ´Creating Art´ or ´underlining something beautiful´? Why not take to the Dolphin Coast to celebrate the art of inspirational living at the Umdwebo Festival in Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal?

A “Cognac, Coffee and Chocolate evening” or what about a “Blacktie and Ballroom Gown but no shoes” gala dinner on the Salt Rock beach? There´s also an Opera Concert or a Bollywood Bhangra Beach Bash! Whew!

Theatre, art, fashion and food fundi´s will also have much to indulge in. Only problem is making sure that you are there 13-19th November. Go on, take the time to relax a little and enjoy the finer things in life.

To find out more go to Umdwebo 2006 Festival.

South Africa Travel experiences – how would you go about researching a destination that you’ve never visited before, but one that is definitely on the “hot” list? Have you ever thought about radio shows?

I’ve just come across Rick Steve’s radio show because I am doing a course with my friend, Wayne Kelly of On Air Publicity. I wanted to learn how to be the best radio show inerviewee that I could and who better to coach me than my mate Wayne.

Part of the homework for this week is to listen to radio shows, to find out how interviews are conducted, what kept you listening and what would you do to be more interesting/informative.

I chose to listen to Rick on Spain. Boy, have I learnt a lot about the country I have chosen to live in! Quite by chance Rick is doing a show on Saturday about South Africa with Carmin Arnot, who is a native of Cape Town. I urge you to listen in if you are at all interested in South Africa. It is bound to be highly informative and I am sure will whet your appetite for this facinating country.