South Africa Cacti Farm

South Africa Itinerary Ideas From A Local

ByJewels Rhode

During the summer of 2014, I met Silas through a coworker when I went to a party. Since leaving South Africa, Silas and I have kept in touch over the years. He is a free-spirited creative whose photography captures the true essence of South Africa and he knows Cape Town and its surrounding areas well. I’m excited to have Silas share his invaluable insight with the travelJewels community because locals always know best!Here is a variety of non-traditional South Africa itinerary ideas from a local! 

Turquoise blue waters

7-months Around the World as a Solo Female Traveler

ByJewels Rhode

Traveling really opens your eyes into what is important to you in life. I think people get so stuck in their daily grind and rat race that they lose perspective. When traveling, you take a step back from your daily life. It really allows you to tap into what makes you happy and reflect on what brings joy to your life. Traveling allows you to hit a pause button on all the noise in your life and have “me time” where you think about what you want to accomplish in life. How do I structure my life in a way to make me happy?