Victoria falls and the lunar rainbow

Advantages: Breathtaking scenery, and an amazing atmosphere
Disadvantages: It can be a bit on the wet side!

...I spent 5 days in Livingstone after working in schools in the north of the country for 3 weeks. I went in May, which is considered winter time, buti t was dry and as hot as a good day in the English summer (but very cold at night). The rainbow from the falls can be seen from the road leading to it, about a mile away, but nothing can prepare you for the sound of the water crashing down! It cost around $10 to go to the falls, but you can pay the equivalent in kwacha. There are several viewing points where you can see the falls, which are astounding. It can be tricky getting the perfect photo if it is busy, as the viewing areas are quite small, but that is the nature of this beautiful area.They made me feel very humble, and closer to nature-away from our materialistic world. You can carry on past the falls and walk alongside...

slp123 25.05.2006 · Read review
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Review of Victoria Falls (Zambia)

The Smoke that Thunders

Advantages: breathtaking
Disadvantages: lack of decent toilets

...Into the northwest of Zimbabwe runs the Zambezi River. This great river enters Zimbabwe from Zambia in an astounding manner. It crashes over one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the world - Victoria Falls. David Livingstone was the first outsider to stumble across this incredible nature feature and reported it to the world in 1860, naming it after his Queen - Victoria. However, the 'natives' had already given it a name - Mosi-oa-Tunya - meaning The Smoke that Thunders. This is a very apt name which they gave it as the roar of the falls can be heard from the town of Victoria Falls which is situated about 15mins walk away. The spray - or smoke as they described it - can be seen from miles away as the water falls 100m into a deep gorge. The falls themselves are situated in their own National Park, protecting them from...

Gwenick 18.06.2001 · Read review
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Vic Falls - A trip to paradise

Advantages: For me, being married to a Zimbabwean
Disadvantages: Too many sellers

...I took a trip to Zimbabwe back in June 2000 to meet my wife's family for the very first time. During that 3 week visit we decided to take a short flight from harare (about an hour) to stay for 3 days at The Kingdom. Basically this was the 2nd closest hotel to Vic Falls and as my wife was a Zim citizen then we got to stay there for $20US each per night. The usual tourist cost was $120. The falls themselves are just fantastic and I regret not taking the chance to do the helicopter flight over them. We did however fly over the falls on the way in, so that certainly made up for it. The falls are located within a park, which at the time of the year we were there, was very quiet. I dont remember the cost to the park, however on the walk down to the park we encountered an elephant standing in the middle of the path. Obviously we...

Newbs 14.02.2004 · Read review
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Victoria Falls

Advantages: spectacular world-class sight, lots of things to do
Disadvantages: town is tourist trap - unlike rest of the country

...Victoria Falls is the number one destination for most visitors to Zimbabwe (or indeed Southern Africa) and must surely be one of the most memorable sights in the world. The Zambezi River expands to an incredible width of over a mile before thundering 100 metres down a sheer chasm and into turbulent white waters. Before reaching the falls, the river is a peaceful place with palm-dotted islands scattered throughout the water. The area around the falls is rainforest fed by the constant spray from the falls. Rainbows can be seen from all angles. Viewing of the falls is done from within the Victoria Falls National Park where you can see antelope, vervet monkey, warthog and banded mongoose living amid the spray. Beyond the falls, the river winds its way down the gorge and provides some of the best white water rafting in the world. Finally, it...

stuartmelvin 20.03.2001 · Read review
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Elephant Safari

Advantages: Great Scenery, beautiful animals.
Disadvantages: a little pricey

...My original opinion has mysteriously gone missing. I am trying to find it and replace it as soon as I can! These safaris can be arranged from Victoria Falls, and you will be picked up and returned to you hotel. The safari itself lasts about 1.5 hours, and don't forget that elephants walk very very slowly! Before you start, you are given various instructions and then away you go! You should get the opportunity to see other game, and at the end of the walk you get to meet 'your' elephant! You are then plied with free drinks and food while they quickly put the video together - watching it is good, but it usually turns out a bit naff! A lovely peaceful afternoon out....

LeilaR 18.06.2001 (22.07.2001) · Read review
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Review of Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)

One place everyone should see in their lifetime

Advantages: beautiful; abundant experiences; affordable
Disadvantages: currency fluctuations and political instability

...There are few that have seen the wonderful Victoria Falls that can sit down and put the experience into words. Although visiting the Zimbabwean side of the falls is rather different to the Zambian side, the experience is unforgettable either way. There are different seasons during which Victoria Falls offers its visitors a different and yet still memorable experience. During the rainy season (Nov to Apr) the fury of the falls is so powerful that a little walk in the nature reserve directly opposite the waterfall feels like walking through a monsoon. There is little to see but the power and magnitude of this natural wonder can be felt and heard. During the dry season it is possible to watch and marvel at the width and beauty of the falls. As any other top quality holiday resort, Victoria Falls is well equipped with places to stay...

nikolo21 28.06.2007 · Read review
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Fantasy May Fall in "The Fall"

Advantages: Thought provoking storyline, excellent acting, and breathtaking locations
Disadvantages: None I can think of!

... Please note it?s a Film only review Subscribing to film channels was the best choice I made, especially when having sleepless nights or when my sister?s kids are around! I needed something to take my mind away, so Fantasy and Science Fiction films are always on the top of my favourite film category. It stimulates the imagination with superfluous actions and changeable stories. One of those films that I will never forget was The Fall (a 2008 production). THE FALL is one of the most mysterious, but incredibly engaging and amusing, films that I have ever watched. It?s not surprising when a child muddles up realism with imagination, it?s a part of the growing-up process . . . we all are knowledgeable that a child should have a vivid imagination but what if that child with such glowing and flamboyant thoughts...

karimkha 19.08.2009 (21.08.2009) · Read review
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Review of The Fall

Victoria Centre Nottingham

Advantages: -
Disadvantages: -

...Nottingham has two large shopping centres, the Broadmarsh Centre and the Victoria Centre, situated at opposite ends of the city centre .The Victoria Centre is the bigger of the two, containing 120 shops (not counting all the various stalls in the market area.) Getting there is easy - if you drive, there's parking for over 2700 cars . If you don't drive, don't worry - almost all the Nottingham City Transport buses stop either directly outside the Victoria Centre, or within a few minutes walk of it . Other bus companies from slightly further afield, such as Trent Barton , terminate at the local coach station within the centre . If you're walking, the centre is signposted from various points in the city centre, and at the end of the day when you're weighed down with shopping, there are 2 taxi ranks directly outside the main entrance...

Thehonesttruth 02.09.2009 · Read review
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Review of Victoria Centre, Nottingham

Friendly Zimbabwe - Updated

Advantages: Friendly people, great exchange rate if you've got £'s
Disadvantages: Possible threat to foreign nationals

...Being a British woman who lived in Zimbabwe for 2 1/2yrs, only returning to the UK in April '00, I can sadly no longer recommed visiting Zimbabwe, at the present moment in time. Despite everything you hear on the news about racism and the blacks hating the whites, it simply isn't true. I married a Black Zimbabwean so they can't be that bad! However, President Mugabe has now stated publicly that he "cannot guarantee the safety of diplomats or foreign aid workers based there". Now while he dooesn't state tourists in this statement his small, but trusty, band of violent supporters may well attack any white (or foreigner) without asking what their business is. I must state that I do not know how badly affected the Tourist areas such as Vitoria Falls and Great Zimbabwe have been affected. Therefore if you do decided to travel to Zimbabwe...

Gwenick 04.09.2000 (02.05.2001) · Read review
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The Fall- A gem of a film.don't miss it

Advantages: Fantastic script,visually appealing,Great performances.
Disadvantages: None really.A few might not like it though

...First things first,a big thanks to Puggers for writing about this movie! Here is one brilliant film which combines a lot of genres and a film you will remember for long. The fall is directed by Tarsem Singh and stars Lee Pace as the main protagonist. Alexandria is a small girl living in a catholic hospital for his fractured arm where she meets an injured stuntman named Roy who agrees to tell her a story of 5 mysterious heroes trapped in an island who are looking to kill Prince Odius. Injured Roy needs morphine from the hospital pharmacy and asks Alexandria to steal it for him if she wants to hear the complete story. Being lured to hear the story,she would go to any extent. The film is fascinating to say the least.It does remind you of Pan's Labyrinth(just because of the whole fairy tale meets reality factor,nothing else). As the story...

aadnan613 01.11.2009 · Read review
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