Archive | February 2012

It’s About the Destination, Not the Journey

It’s about the journey, not the destination.

This is one of the lines uttered famously by eyelash fluttering ladies and old men with lined faces and weathered hats.  It sounds nice.  It takes on a fabulously philosophical meaning when applied to life.   But when taken literally it is absolutely wrong.

The reality of travelling is that it’s all about the destination.  Because the journey sucks.

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What makes a great travel spot?

Why is Cape Town the top travel destination in the world?  According to Tripadvisor it’s more beloved by travelers than the serene beaches of Indo, the mountains of Switzerland or the frenzy of New York.   So what makes it so great?  After two years in the Mother City, I have a hunch.

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