The Kruger National Park is the flagship of the South African parks, and in my opinion, probably the easiest accessed, most budget friendly safari option with the widest variety of wildlife you will find anywhere in Africa. The park itself…
Table Mountain and Lions Head are Cape Town’s two most iconic mountains and most iconic hiking trails. They both allow for a physically stimulating hike, and both afford some of the most breathtaking views in the world. Having lived in…
Malaria has been a silent killer of millions of Africans for generations on end. Africa is a destination where everyone inevitably checks for diseases and vaccinations. Rightfully so. However, South Africa is not like the rest of Africa. Its climate…
Recently, there has been an influx of American citizens that have proclaimed their desire to move to South Africa. While many may be saying this due to political unease or even in jest, there are many who truly want to…
As someone that has lived and traveled all throughout South Africa, this is the number one question I get from friends and family: Is South Africa safe? Is it as dangerous as they say it is in the media? If…
Following up on my post about Cost of Living in Joburg, I thought it was only appropriate to do a similar cost of living for Cape Town, my favorite city in South Africa. I’ve enlisted the help of my friend Karalyn Yu, an expat…
All good things must come to an end. Some day I’d have to leave this beautiful continent I was able to call home. Immersing myself in South African life and traveling through much of Africa, I can’t say I have any…
Recently, I overheard a radio talk conversation on Highveld (local station in Joburg) talking about Conde Nast’s 2014 release of the friendliest and unfriendliest cities in the world. As the talk show host counted down the unfriendliest cities, France had…
Meat. Man’s real best friend. Something I’ve likely eaten way too much of after moving to South Africa. I’ve counted and in the last 15 months living in SA, I’ve eaten at least 60 chickens JUST at Nandos. Throw in…
