Winter is around the corner, as 2010 is steadily moving on. Winter in South Africa is a rainy and cold season(as winters are in general) which needs to be planned for. Planning? Yes, I meant that. A heater is another good idea and if available at home or at the office, it could provide some respite from the cold weather.  Should it be an oil or electric heater? Eskom and the power increase should help in making that decision. Consider adding an electric blanket to your bed as getting into a cold bed with cold weather around is quite a difficult situation. It is a proper investment that will make the...

Owners of notebooks will most likely agree with me, that one if not the most important decisions to make after buying your notebook, is finding a carry bag for your needs.  It may seem to be very obvious but when you travel often, having a carry bag which is functional helps. There are a few important points to consider prior to buying your bag. Style Does it matter to you, how your bag looks? Would it matter if it the bag is black and not colourful. Also keep in mind that gender specific bags are available if you are planning to surprise your partner with a gift. Form Is it a top loading bag,...

If you are an adrenaline junkie, then rock climbing might just be something of interest. It is the ultimate outdoor challenge as you pit your climbing skills against a mountain or artificial climbing wall, with or without any supporting wires. It boils down to strength and agility in your arms, fingers and upper body. You will constantly add chalk onto your hands to ensure a proper grip . A proper chalk bag which fits around your hips will ensure that you can regularly put your hands into the chalk bag. A tight fitting harness is also required to ensure that you can use ropes for your safety on a...

If one thinks about camping, it evokes memories which can be good or bad. The good ones, in general, will focus on a specific place or event that took place during a camp or just spending time with your loved ones.  The bad memories normally relate to illness that occurred during a camp that took away the enjoyment or an accident that took place. I do not think there is anything better than spending time outdoors in beautiful South Africa.  When it comes to camping, you need a tent that is comfortable, a sleeping bag which keeps you warm when you are sitting around a campfire (the sleeping bag...

Direction is important in all spheres of life. Those that have it in general are more likely to be successful than those who do not have it. I am aware that I have made a generalisation and I am sure that you can relate to it as well. So with the above in mind I thought I would look at the effects of a GPS. If you have a look on South African roads, motorists are seen using them to save petrol. It ultimately leads to a shorter distance being traveled by the road user, which is quite helpful especially with the traffic issues facing certain cities in South Africa. GPS Navigators provide an economic...