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Visiting Boulders Beach Penguin Colony | Cape Town

Posted on December 12, 2019December 12, 2019 by Aaron Shade in South Africa

Cape Town has many things to offer in the city and surrounding areas. Simon’s Town is an easy day trip, and it is home to Boulders Beach. There are only a couple places to see the endangered African penguin, and Boulders Beach is the most well known. Having never seen these beautiful birds in the wild, the trip down was a must for us. Here we will provide tips for visiting and everything you need to know to enjoy your visit. So let’s get started!

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8 Fun Things To Do In Cape Town

Posted on August 8, 2019December 11, 2019 by Aaron Shade in South Africa, Stories

Cape Town is a vibrant city with a mix of cultures, beautiful landscapes, beaches, and plenty of activities. With these activities, you should be able to get a good feel for the Mother City and what it is all about. We’ve included activity costs and some safety precautions to help you plan your trip. Here are our 8 fun things to do in Cape Town.

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Table Mountain – Hiking vs. The Cableway

Posted on August 1, 2019September 20, 2019 by Brianna Shade in Hiking, South Africa, Stories

We are back in the world of internet, so we’re catching up with some of our African adventures!

We started our worldwide trek with two weeks in the beautiful city of Cape Town, South Africa. With a photogenic curving coastline and a variety of activities to offer – from penguins and wine to hiking and history – we were excited for this first stop in a new continent.

One of the main attractions we were looking forward to was ascending the centerpiece of the city: Table Mountain. We were there long enough to climb it twice, and each was a unique experience. Which method would you prefer?

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We Were Robbed While Traveling – How You Can Learn from Our Mistake

Posted on July 4, 2019September 20, 2019 by Brianna Shade in Safety, South Africa, Stories

Happy Independence Day to our American readers!

We’ve been on the road for two weeks now, and our first leg is drawing to a close. We’ll be sharing more posts on the beautiful city of Cape Town and the many amazing activities to do while visiting, but first, we wanted to address safety.

Many people warned us against visiting South Africa. And while we took precautions, we still wound up victims. This is our story of being robbed in Cape Town, and how you can learn from our mistake.

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Where to Start a Trip Around the World: Cape Town

Posted on June 27, 2019September 20, 2019 by Aaron Shade in South Africa, Stories

As I am writing this, we are two days out from getting on our first flight to Cape Town South Africa. It has been quite a scramble getting ready for this trip, and it feels like we will never be truly ready. From the packing to the planning, it has been a bit brutal at times. All the hard work is about to pay off. With three years in the making, we’ve finally begun our world trip! And this is where.

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Long-Term Travel: Booking the First Flight

Posted on March 28, 2019September 20, 2019 by Aaron Shade in Africa, Planning

While leaving our jobs was terrifying enough, the thought of booking our first flight was equally, if not more scary. After much deliberation, we chose our starting point: South Africa. Now we just have to get there!

We have been looking at various flight options over the last several months, and have finally found the best option. By weighing flight times, baggage rules, and cost we are about to pull the trigger. This was our thought process before arriving at the final booking. With this first step, it will really feel real!