Graduation season is in full effect and so should your travel plans. My biggest regret after finishing college was turning down an opportunity to travel to Bahia, Brazil and study Portuguese and Afro-Brazilian culture. I know I know, that decision still hunts me til this day. I’ve learned that jobs and career will always be…
Tag: South Africa
Just a Click Away: Learning from the Xhosa Elders of Ngxingxolo Village
I’ve always been intrigued by women in communities around the world; from their cultural traditions, style of dress, cooking practices, and overall lifestyle. While driving through the wild coast of South Africa, I became curious about the daily life of people occupying rural communities. I wandered if xhosa cultural traditions remained intact or have evolved…
Why Durban is a Must See: The Golden Mile Beach
The last thing I expected to find in South Africa was bomb indian food but to my surprise, I fell in love with more than just the beach in Durban. If you like ethnic food, mild weather, and beautiful beaches then you should definitely add this cosmopolitan city to your list. Make sure its carb…
Life lessons from kids of the Shalati Village: South Africa
After three days in South Africa, I was finally making my way to a rural village. I had camped in the Bush the night before with local Shangaan people; probably the most adventurist thing I had done at that point in my life. I was ready to have some fun. On the drive up to…
Bungee Jumping off of Africa’s Largest Bridge
When I booked my trip to South Africa, the daredevil in me immediately looked up the most adventurous activities i.e shark cage diving and bungee jumping. That’s right; I added these activities to my to-do-list but don’t be fooled; after I observed an indoor shark cage dive experience and witnessed the daunting look and magnitude…
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