Packing for 4.5 months in Africa
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It’s my BIG Africa packing post… are you curious how I packed for 4.5 months of travel? I had to squeeze in a sleeping bag, too — check out this list of which items made the cut. Continue reading
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RECAP: South Africa
Giant recap linking to all 50 posts I wrote about South Africa. If you missed any or want more info to plan your own trip, click away to find out more. Continue reading
Expense Report: South Africa
I spent six glorious weeks in South Africa and just crunched the numbers — turns out it’s one of the most affordable countries I’ve traveled. Average accommodation is $15 a night, and bottles of wine cost under $2. When can I go back? Continue reading
There’s No Place Like Home
Time to click those ruby slippers! My final day in Africa is super chill (think milkshake and a movie) before I head to the airport to fly back to JFK. Continue reading
Soweto: Touring a Township
Townships are underdeveloped settlements found on the outskirts of cities in South Africa. I visit the country’s most popular one near Johannesburg: Soweto, where both Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu have lived. Continue reading
Exploring Johannesburg by Bus
My time in Johannesburg is seriously limited so I settle on a bus tour of the city. It’s not an in-depth way to explore a place, but I appreciate seeing highlights like Soweto, the Apartheid Museum, and Constitutional Hill. Continue reading
Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg
I spend a somber afternoon learning about the history of apartheid in South Africa. It’s a giant museum and the architecture (both interior and exterior) are impressive. Continue reading
Purrfect Visit to Lion Park
Lion Park outside of Johannesburg offers a lion cub encounter in which one sat on my lap! It was neat (and a little terrifying) to see these giant cats up close. Continue reading
South Africa’s Panorama Route
One of my favorite days in South Africa — I drove along the Panorama Route, stopping at waterfalls and gorges and the most beautiful green-covered canyon. Just spectacular views. Continue reading
Visiting Graskop and Pilgrim’s Rest
Welcome to small town South Africa: I enjoy my stay in Graskop, a convenient stopover in the area. The historic town of Pilgrim’s Rest has its charms but the highlight of the area is Harrie’s Pancakes. Continue reading