South African expats heading for foreign shores often overlook what makes South Africa unique. Once there, it hits them like a ton of bricks: South Africa is unique and there’s…
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South Africa is home to many weird and wonderful creatures and the great white shark is one of our finest. Carcharodon carcharias is also known as the “white pointer” and…
Celebrated on December 14 every year, World Monkey Day is an unofficial holiday that was conceptualised and popularised by American artists, Casey Sorrow and Eric Millikin during their student days….
Love them or hate them, insects are vitally important to the continued health of our ecosystem. South Africa is home to a wide diversity of insects. If you think you…
If you have recently moved abroad and are planning on adding a puppy to your family, you might like to consider one of the hypoallergenic dog breeds that are renowned…
South Africa is globally renowned for having the world’s largest population of rhinos in the world, making up approximately 70 to 80 percent of the world’s rhinos. Sadly the numbers…
“What’s in a name” is a famous quote by William Shakespeare from the play Romeo and Juliet. For dog lovers, the quote is particularly pertinent as these days settling on…
Your pets are an important part of your family, and if you are planning to move abroad for work, permanent relocation or retirement, taking your pets with you will no…
If you have a friend with a dog, then choosing a Christmas present for them can be a little tricky. Pet shops are filled with bewildering items and it’s hard…
One of the biggest, and often most heart-wrenching decisions you have to make when you embrace the expat lifestyle, is what to do with your pets. Many people choose to…