I've backpacked all over the world, including Europe, Australia, Central America, and Southeast Asia. But South Africa was totally different. There is certainly an infrastructure for travelers but you won't find as many Americans as you might in other regions. With that said, … [Read more...] about The Ultimate South Africa Bucket List
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Traveling with Acacia Africa
I am an advocate for independent travel, but sometimes it's best to leave the planning to the experts. This was the case on my trip to South Africa. I knew I wanted to do a safari of some sort but after pricing and looking at the logistics of hiring a car by myself, I decided to go with an organized … [Read more...] about Traveling with Acacia Africa
Learning About Apartheid in South Africa
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
10 Lessons from a Month in South Africa
South Africa had been on my radar for as long as I can remember. I have a memory of going with my dad to pick up my grandparents from their trip there. They had brought us t-shirts from Kruger National Park. It was only fueled when I met South Africans on my travels, especially in Australia. So I … [Read more...] about 10 Lessons from a Month in South Africa
The Cost of Traveling in South Africa
Many people view South Africa as a once-in-a-lifetime luxury destination, but it’s much more affordable than you think. I found the country to have options for every budget and I kept copious notes about my spending habits to share them with you. I estimate that I spent no more than $3,000 USD for … [Read more...] about The Cost of Traveling in South Africa