Cape Town, affectionately called the Mother City, or Ekapa by locals, was long a “spring-break” destination for many of us who went to university in the slightly less exciting cities of South Africa. Like many before and after me, I decided to make it my base for a few months after studying to join the […]
The Guide to Trekking in South Africa When You’re Short on Time
When Callum and I started our road trip we had no idea where to go. We just knew that we had to get to Cape Town somehow, some way, within a two-week time span. We’re both avid hikers, both enjoy places that fewer people know about, and both love nature. Therefore, the next logical place […]
What Does It Cost to Travel in South Africa?
In this installment of Tips From the Banker, we’re looking into how much you can expect to spend when traveling in South Africa. This is a country that has the potential to be affordable to travel through, but make no mistake, this is not a shoestring budget destination. I spent nine weeks solo traveling through […]
7 Reasons to Visit South Africa, the Rainbow Nation
“Everyone of whatever race, nation or creed who comes to Africa feels a magnetism that cannot be ignored or explained. Because it is primeval. Because Africa is like a mother calling her children home. Old, addled and poor she may be, but the pull of the umbilicus is still there. Irresistibly.” – John Ryan, One Man’s […]
The Astonishing Beauty of the Wild Coast in South Africa
The sea rolls in gentle, long waves on the rocks and sandbanks. By the grace of the moon, the water gracefully moves in and out as it always does. We, an international group of spectators, one from California, one from Canada, one from South Africa and three from Germany, walk along the grassy cliffs, keeping […]