THAT BACKPACKER » Africa

Oh, Cape Town! Is there a city with a more beautiful skyline? This was our second time back in Cape Town, so while Sam and...

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What comes to mind when you hear the name Stellenbosch? Wine is probably right at the top of the list and for good reason;...

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After a week in Stellenbosch and visits to a total of 9 wineries, I have to say, this place knows how to keep things...

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On our first trip to Cape Town, South Africa back in 2015, Sam and I explored the Cape Peninsula on a bike tour. While...

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As a self-professed foodie with an affinity for desserts, there’s nothing I enjoy more in life than a little something sweet, so as you...

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What do an African safari and an Amazon Cruise have in common? Well, aside from being two big bucket-list trips, the focus of both is...

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It’s kind of hard to believe, but it’s been almost one year since Sam and I were travelling in South Africa. Where did time go?! Our three...

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One country, three weeks, and over 3400 kilometres. Our trip to South Africa was ambitious to say the least! Over the course of three...

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I’m not going to lie to you, the weather was not on our side in Cape Town, South Africa. Even though we were treated...

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Wilderness:  a wild and uncultivated region, as of forest or desert, uninhabited or inhabited only by wild animals.  I have to admit, I came to...

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