From Brakkefontein, I was driven most of the way to Oudtshoorn. The landscape transformed dramatically as we drove — from misty to tropical to semi-desert — all within 25 minutes. Upon arriving in…
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Bredasdorp → Brakkefontein
I stayed with my next host family at their Carrie B Farm in Brakkefontein, an ostrich nursery where they care for one-day-old chicks until they’re about four months old. My second morning…
Bredasdorp – day 2
Pierce took the day off work to show me around their district, with the highlight being a visit to the southernmost tip of the African continent. I stayed another day with the…
Stanford –> Bredasdorp
This morning, I was woken up by my host David, who had prepared me a simple breakfast of toast and eggs. Outside, Sara and her friend were casually horse-riding around the farm…
Betty’s Bay → Stanford
Today’s journey took me from Betty’s Bay to Stanford, most of it done by hitchhiking. It was surprisingly easy, though the area grows more remote the farther you travel, with distances between…
Gordon’s Bay → Betty’s Bay
On my 175th day of traveling I learned that penguins can sound like donkeys, Betty’s Bay is as remote as I’d imagined, chocolate cake can be dangerously addictive, and that a mouse…
Somerset West → Gordon’s Bay
After a day of both excitement and relaxation at a paradise spot in the mountains, I met my next hosts later this day. I spent the night in the cozy bunkhouse of…
Somerset West – day 2
Carla woke me up after a leisurely sleep-in on this Saturday morning. She kindly agreed to my request for an extra day of stay as I desperately needed to catch up on…
Kayamandi → Somerset West
I spent the morning accompanying Shumi on her chicken feet business (it surprisingly tastes just like chicken). We also visited both the Primary and High Schools in the township. The staff at…
Stellenbosch → Kayamandi
Carinus and Michael woke up nursing hangovers from last night, while I felt completely fine. Today was filled with more media attention, which is always a challenge, but nothing I can’t handle….
Welgemoed, Cape Town → Stellenbosch
Today was quite a political one, starting with a discussion about world events and ending with drinks in a country pub, flanked by two lovely ladies. I began my day with breakfast…
Durbanville → Welgemoed, Cape Town
From one Big Brother addict’s home to another—that pretty much sums up today’s experience as the Rob dropped me off at the Croucher residence in Welgemoed. You can’t escape the allure of…
Claremont – Durbanville, Cape Town
After my stay with Neil and Rozie in Claremont, I headed to the northern suburb of Durbanville, where I stayed with the Rob & Rosie family. They have a special connection to…
Houtbay – Claremont, Cape Town
After spending a wonderful day and night with the Buikema family in Hout Bay, I headed back to Cape Town for a relaxing stay with Neil and Rozie in Claremont. Neil had…
Brackenfell – Hout Bay
From my hosts in Brackenfell, I met up with my new host in Houtbay, and we quickly discovered that we shared surprisingly similar student life experiences. I spent part of the day playing…
Brackenfell – day 2
I woke up in the house of Denise and Kobus, and the house was quiet. Both had already left for work, but they kindly allowed me to stay and catch up on…
Rondebosch – Brackenfell
I spent the afternoon with my host, Brian, basking in the sun and cooling off in the icy waters of Camps Bay beach. Afterward, I headed to my new host family in…
Rondebosch East – Rondebosch, Cape Town
I truly immersed myself in the lives of my hosts. I visited Di’s office and got a glimpse of Jon’s work as a museum designer. But I also made a donation to…
Tamboerskloof –> Rondebosch East, Cape Town
This day was a day that will stay with me for a long time, a day filled with profound experiences and contrasts. It began with an unexpected wake-up call from Ludo, who…
Tamboerskloof, Cape Town – day 2
This day was a whirlwind of experiences as my hosts took me around Cape Town, showing me its famous white beaches and breathtaking sights. But amid the beauty, life paused for a…
Johannesburg – Tamboerskloof, Cape Town
I embarked on a journey from Johannesburg to Cape Town, a sophisticated city that stands as the gateway to this majestic continent. Cape Town is a vast and vibrant metropolis, proudly conscious…
Johannesburg – day 2
Today, I managed to wake up earlier than usual—quite an achievement by my standards! By 9:00 a.m., I was already up and enjoying breakfast with my hostess Lesley-Ann. At the same time,…
Manyeleti Reserve – Johannesburg
Today was truly an interesting day — one where I decided to defy all advice and hitchhike from Hoedspruit back to Johannesburg. Along the way, I learned so much about the people,…
Manyeleti Reserve – day 2
The night had passed with the groans of lions around the campsite and baboons going crazy about their presence. I heard elephants break down trees and an owl was making its usual…
Johannesburg – Manyeleti Nature Reserve
From Johannesburg I flew to the Manyeleti Game Reserve, where I had a fascinating game drive. Suddenly I was surrounded by wildlife, suddenly I was in a position of how humans are…