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3 reasons to study in Durban, Cape Town or Johannesburg

Are you wondering what Durban, Cape Town and Johannesburg have to offer as university towns? As it turns out, plenty! These three unique cities are renowned for hosting generations of students, hereʼs why…

1. Things to do in your free time

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Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

Sunny Durbs is known for its relaxed atmosphere and warm, golden beaches. Shopping, culture and sports are also high on the cityʼs list of attractions. Beaches to visit include Durban Beachfront, Umhlanga if you like a little more space, and Suncoast for a grassy spot if you prefer to avoid the sand!

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Destination: Odaesan in fall glory (Gangwon-do)

Beautiful leaves – yep, they’re here! After exploring nearby Woljeongsa, I aimed to explore a bit of Odaesan National Park. It is duly noted, of course, that a half day’s worth of exploring a large national park barely scratches the surface of what the park has to offer. You would need at least two full...

SKorea: Green activist stages naked mountain-top protest

An South Korean environmentalist protested naked at a mountain peak against installing a cable car. Park Gue-rim is the head of Seorak Green Korea United, a civic environmental group. Park climbed up to Mt. Seorak’s highest peak in freezing weather on Sunday to hold a board reading “Opposition to Mt. Seorak cable car.” According to...