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Avoiding Corruption on a Self Drive Road Trip in South Africa

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Our experience in avoiding corruption on a self drive road trip in South Africa…

On the second day of our three week self drive road trip in South Africa, we drive to Kruger via the Panorama Route which is in the greater Kruger area. The area between God’s Window and the Bourke’s Luck Potholes is very quiet, when suddenly we see a man in uniform jump out onto the road with a handmade cardboard sign saying ‘Stop’. My first reaction is we are getting car jacked, but my calm husband stops as there really isn’t any option other than to run the man over.  Continue reading →

Visiting South Africa: 10 Reasons for Aussies to Head West

Visiting South Africa: 10 Reasons for Aussies to Head West

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As a tourist destination, South Africa has suffered a public relations disaster during most of our lifetimes.  However, if one can look past the negativity then the intrepid traveller can find delight around every corner and there some very good reasons to visit South Africa, particularly for Australians. Continue reading →

South African Rail Disaster Addicted to travel tragic

South African Rail Disaster

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Today sadly, we heard of the devastating South African Rail disaster which occurred on the Shosholozameyl Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg route. This is the exact same train we were on less than 6 months ago during our wonderful South African road trip which was punctuated by this overnight train trip. Continue reading →

Hodophobia: Fear of Travel

Hodophobia: A Fear of Travel

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Chances are you may be reading this because you love the thought of travelling and flying off to exotic destinations but have never actually travelled and can’t quite get yourself over the line despite all your daydreams.  If that is case then perhaps you are experiencing some form of Hodophobia, a fear of travel. Continue reading →