Thanks to St. Patrick’s Day, March is often seen as a month of luck. As winter fades and spring emerges in the Northern Hemisphere, March also brings a sense of renewal, making it a time when people feel hopeful for new opportunities and good fortune. Whether you are feeling the magic of the changing season or a belief in leprechauns and lucky charms, we wish you luck and good fortune this month!
Here are a couple ways to say good luck in some of our travel destinations.
New Zealand
Kia ora!
This Māori phrase can be translated as “be well” and is used as a casual greeting. It is similar to saying “hello” or “cheers” in English, but can also convey “good luck” or “best wishes” depending on the context.
In Māori culture, humankind descends from Tiki lineage. A Hei Tiki is a carved image of a human that is worn around the neck for protection and good luck.
Are you interested in learning more about Māori culture? Perhaps you’ll be lucky enough to embark on a journey to New Zealand and experience it first-hand.
South Africa
Ngikufisela inhlanhla.
In Zulu, which is one of the most widely spoken languages in South Africa, the direct translation is “I wish you good luck.”
In many African cultures, an elephant with an upward pointing trunk is a symbol of good fortune. A common superstition is that an elephant carving or picture should always face the door if you want to bring good luck into the house.
One of our favorite destinations in South Africa is Jabulani, named after a lucky and brave little rescued elephant calf. Now home to South Africa’s first dedicated elephant orphanage, HERD (Hoedspruit Elephant Rehabilitation and Development), Swain Destinations travelers have the good fortune to witness the elephants up close at the reserve.
