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Rolling in a Hamster Ball at The Valley of the Waves

IMG 6349 300x200 Rolling in a Hamster Ball at The Valley of the Waves

Remember bounce houses, couch forts and tree houses? Those were the days when we had no inhibitions. When we just did whatever we wanted to to do. Now we grow up, become adults and it suddenly becomes “uncool” or “inappropriate” to do those things anymore.

I say, forgetaboutit.

I decided to return to my childhood at The Valley of the Waves, a water park at The Palace of the Lost City Hotel in South Africa. They had these giant inflatable hamster balls. Take a look in this YouTube video.

Air Travel to Victoria Falls: Livingstone, Zambia

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Victoria Falls as seen from the airplane

Which Country to Fly Into?

If you’re considering making a trip to Victoria Falls, one of the first questions you’ll need to ask yourself is, “Which side of the falls should I visit? Zambia or Zimbabwe?” Your decision will naturally impact which airport you fly into: Livingstone, Zambia or Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.

I chose to fly into Zambia. The recent instability in Zimbabwe’s political and economic fronts was enough for me to avoid spending my nights there. But no worries, taking a day-trip into the neighboring country to see the falls from the other side is easy, albeit a bit pricey.

Victoria Falls Travel Guide

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So you want to travel to Victoria Falls?

All this week adventureswithben.com will be celebrating this UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the world. You’ll learn from first-hand experience everything you need to know to have the most spectacular visit, from both the Zambian and Zimbabwean sides of the falls.

Anytime I travel there are a few mission critical answers I need before I even consider stepping onto that plane. Beginning Monday, you’ll be able to click on each link to be directed to adventureswithben.com’s travel advice for Victoria Falls… [links go live beginning Monday, June 21]

Going to the Top of the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban

IMG 6711 300x200 Going to the Top of the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban

All this week we’ve been talking about the 2010 FIFA World Cup and also the City of Durban, South Africa. So let’s finish off with a combination of both.

IMG 6776 300x200 Going to the Top of the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban

Early on in my adventures in South Africa, I had a chance to visit the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban. It was built especially for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. With all the investment South Africa has made in building stadiums, I had to wonder, “what will happen to the stadiums after the World Cup is over?” Fortunately Durban asked that question before they started building the stadium.