The Flight of life

A flight in a balloon is very similar to life. It is an incredible and unique experience that we managed to experience with Drankensberg Ballooning, very near Lesotho. Among other analogies with life we found that the preparation requires team work, at the beginning of the flight it needs help and orientation and on landing we need to trust ourselves and others to succeed. At the end of life is best to relax our muscles for a peaceful death, that way our life empties as peacefully as this balloon show in the video. There is no use in trying to regret what we have done (or not) at this point. We will develop what we learned about life in our book and documentary. 

Durban urban hiking and skateboarding.

Our urban hike in Durban started at Tekweni Backpackers in Berea and finished at the Indian Ocean, where we touched the water that connects our world. We watched how the population of the third biggest city in South Africa enjoy their weekend. We paid special interest to these young people who have fun moving on wheels (skateboards, bikes, etc.). The interview to one of them will reveal how we can guide and learn from teenagers’ motivation.

School Education in Rural Swaziland

Very near our hut in kaPhunga Village (SwaziCulturalTours.com, Swaziland) there is a primary school. We had the opportunity to be there a few days. We shadowed some lessons and helped teachers, giving them feedback about their lessons and a workshop. Students start the day singing and sharing news. A very interesting activity which promotes culture over the generations. We wanted to stay a few more days, but we were also keen on continuing our Educational Paths around the world.

Looking after oneself in Africa.

These young ladies got attracted to Alejandra’s long straight hair and created an spontaneous hairdresser while we waited for Kestell (from KestellAdventures.com) to enjoy another activity in Sabie (South Africa) . People like to look after others and themselves in different ways. If you want to learn how people look after themselves in different parts of the world, follow us on your favorite social network so that you are among the first to watch the documentary.

Gender and Race Equality in South Africa

Often the differences between genders and race are only in our mental maps and they are not really barriers in our lives. In our documentary we will show how these differences are seen in different countries around the world. One example is that of this SouthAfrican girl who, full of enthusiasm and expontaneity, explains us her mental map on our way to the Thaba Tsweni Lodge near the Blyde River Canyon. 

What makes you happy?

This is a question that we should all ask ourselves. It is one of the questions about emotions we ask to many people in our trip around the world. Most people smile when they are asked that question. This is what connects us. It is like magic. What we see can make us happy. A good example is the beautiful sunset we filmed on our way back to Graskop Hotel, know for the art exhibitions.  If you want to learn how to be happy, follow us on your favourite social network so that you are amongst the fist to watch the documentary.

Ubuntu

We had the opportunity to celebrate the Ubuntu day in the Freedom Park (Pretoria, South Africa). Ubuntu means humanity with the feeling that united people can build a better world. Nelson Mandela promoted Ubuntu since he got out of prison, creating peace and prosperity when others would have felt the urge for revenge.

Gender differences in South Africa: Ladies first?

Among the many interesting topics in our documentaries, we include the differences between men and women in different countries in the world. In our research we include the differences between other mammals. In this short video we filmed how two male lions show no sign of being 'gentlemen' and take time to eat their food wile the females have to wait their turn.