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Medieval Wench for an Evening

by 2summers | May 13, 2012 | Arts and Culture, Johannesburg, Johannesburg Day Trips

Last night I found myself in the back of a taxi — a legit South African minibus, minus the filth and missing floor panels. The taxi driver’s name was Shadrack. I nodded to the rap tunes blasting from the sound system beneath my feet as we hurtled out of...

Sunset From the Top of Africa

by 2summers | Apr 12, 2012 | Johannesburg, Johannesburg City Centre, Museums and Buildings

The top floor of the Carlton Centre, officially named the Top of Africa, is one of the most underrated attractions in this highly underrated city. Sure, the observation deck is run-down and the windows are smudged. (In fact, smudged is an understatement. Try filthy.)...

Vintage on Wheels

by 2summers | Mar 10, 2012 | Johannesburg, Johannesburg City Centre, Markets/Shopping

My friend Michelle was in town today on a nine-hour layover, and I took her on a whirlwind sight-seeing tour of Joburg. On our way to the Neighbourgoods Market in Braamfontein we came across a Volkswagen Beetle parked on Juta Street. The car was covered in vintage...

Traditional African Culture in a Modern African City

by 2summers | Feb 20, 2012 | Arts and Culture, Johannesburg, Johannesburg City Centre, Markets/Shopping, Tours

Johannesburg is filled with contrasts, contradictions, and colliding worlds. East and west. Rags and riches. Black and white. Life and death. The area around Diagonal Street, a busy commercial district in the Joburg city centre, is a good illustration of worlds...

Ice Cream and Art Deco in the African ‘Burbs

by 2summers | Feb 5, 2012 | Arts and Culture, Ekurhuleni (East Rand), Johannesburg, Johannesburg Day Trips, Tours

Yesterday I joined the Joburg Photowalkers on an architectural tour of two towns on the outskirts of Johannesburg: Benoni and Springs. Benoni and Springs — east of Joburg in an area called ‘the East Rand’ — are to Joburg what Frederick and...
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Heather Mason

I’m an American writer/blogger/photographer living a quirky life in Johannesburg. Follow along as I explore Johannesburg, South Africa, and the rest of the world.

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The smoothest highway in Africa. #namibia The smoothest highway in Africa. #namibia
Today we got up at 4:30 a.m. to visit the Khoichab Today we got up at 4:30 a.m. to visit the Khoichab sand dunes near Aus, in the Namib-Naukluft National Park, at sunrise. Unlike Sossusvlei, a few hours to the north, these dunes are not a frequently visited tourist attraction (I couldn’t even find an Instagram location.) I think we were the only humans within a 30-kilometer radius. It was worth the early wake-up. #namibia
Aus, Namibia, is famous for its herd of wild horse Aus, Namibia, is famous for its herd of wild horses, which originally came here with the German military during World War I. Today we visited a hide/viewing point near the horses’ watering hole and I was lucky enough to have an experienced host, Andrew Engelbrecht, who owns a farm in Aus and knows how to approach the horses. Do not try this at home! #wildhorses
I’ve been wanting to see a quiver (kokerboom) tr I’ve been wanting to see a quiver (kokerboom) tree for about ten years, ever since I saw one from a distance in the Northern Cape and didn’t have time to stop. Yesterday I got to see (and photograph) about 100 of them, in what is possibly the most beautiful and dramatic landscape I’ve ever experienced.
In Namibia. Mind totally blown. #namibia In Namibia. Mind totally blown. #namibia
The ‘Falling Water of Linksfield Ridge’ house The ‘Falling Water of Linksfield Ridge’ house on New Mountain Road, designed by architect Gerald Gordon. Read about it and some other Gordon houses on New Mountain Road in my blog (link in profile). Matching sketch by @thethinking_hand 🧡 #discoverjoburg
A few shots from yesterday’s lunch/tea at @teaan A few shots from yesterday’s lunch/tea at @teaantique in Bedfordview. I loved this place so much! Read more about it in my blog - link in my profile. @johannesburginyourpocket you guys will like this 😃) #discoverjoburg
Our beautiful Melville Koppies 🧡 #discoverjobur Our beautiful Melville Koppies 🧡 #discoverjoburg
The Wilds at the height of summer 🌿🌳❤️ # The Wilds at the height of summer 🌿🌳❤️ #discoverjoburg
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