Growing up in public schools in America, we spent a lot of time on European history but very little on the rest of the world. There were brief mentions of the Vietnam War, the British release of Hong Kong, and, of course, Apartheid in South Africa. I didn't know much about the country but I knew … [Read more...] about Learning About Apartheid in South Africa
Cape Town
Caroline in the City Guide to Cape Town
Cape Town is called South Africa's Mother City, a must-see destination for all travelers to the country. It represents what is happening in the country now and is also where it all began as an outpost of the Dutch East India company. It was ground zero for much of the tragedies surrounding the … [Read more...] about Caroline in the City Guide to Cape Town
How to See the Cape Peninsula Independently
Visiting the Cape Peninsula is a popular day trip when in Cape Town. The peninsula juts out from the city center to the Indian Ocean, home of the southernmost point of Africa. It's a stunning natural area that feels far removed from the rest of Cape Town. I looked at a few options before … [Read more...] about How to See the Cape Peninsula Independently
An Urban Safari with Kiff Kombi
Despite having nearly a month to travel around South Africa, it wasn't nearly enough time. I arrived in Cape Town with only four days left and wanted to fit in as much as possible. The only thing I knew I wanted to do was a tour with Kiff Kombi, a company I'd read about online. Started by an … [Read more...] about An Urban Safari with Kiff Kombi