Wood-burning barbeque area made from brick (called a "braai")
A metal cage thingy that holds everything you are braai-ing so you can easily flip it over
Sinks shaped like bowls sitting on the counter
Kitchen sinks with built-in dish drain - no leakage onto the counter!
Electric kettles. Very nice.
Catches to hold doors open.
The Half-Door
Flat wall heaters
Electric towel heaters
Windows that swing completely open, with nice latches
Down comforters and washable duvet covers, simple and nice
Great wooden beds and tables and chairs
Thatch roofs and stone walls
No visible clocks
Rusks everpresent (a rusk is kind of like a biscotti; you dip it in a hot drink)
No window screens
We also like:
Coffee always comes with hot milk
Tipping in restaurants is easy. You write the tip on the bill and they bring back the proper change.
You have to ask for the bill at a restaurant
Sales tax is already included in all prices - no sneaky surprise totals
The dried fruit is great
The eggs are delicious!
Biltong. It's their version of jerky but so much more tasty.
Gasoline prices are fixed all over the country -- no need to shop around
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