Meeting another South African The day started, I took a deep breath. Mmmm-haaaaaaaa. There was something different, something I could not really place. It filled my lungs, aerated ambrosia. I kept breathing, deeper and deeper. Finally, I figured it out, there was a hint of freedom in the air. I proceeded to use my new-found […]
HOW I STUMBLED UPON A “MICHELIN” STAR RESTAURANT Read More »
Resting After my flight, I was completely finished. I had been travelling for over 22 hours at that point and was deathly tired1. There was one problem though, I was in a new country and still full of that youthful zest for life2 3. I got to my hostel and checked in. Thereafter, I headed
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The goodbyes The day begun as per usual, I woke up kicking and screaming and had to be calmed down by a drunk British nun of unknown ethnicity. I had packed my bag and was ready to go. I had two bags, a backpack that I was determined to make my home for the next
FLYING FROM SOUTH AFRICA TO THAILAND Read More »
This was tough. I spent a long time researching and deciding what was needed for a backpacking trip through SE Asia. I fell in love with the idea of only carrying one backpack, that was under 8kg. That way I would not have to pay extra luggage fees . Furthermore, it would be convenient to
PACKING LIST FOR SOUTH EAST ASIA Read More »
Why I decided to travel I have always loved travelling. Unfortunately, this was the real world and I had to work and make that sweet moola. At the same time I was completing my Masters degree. The only problem with working and studying was that it was making me a dull boy. Against all odds,
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