If you’ve ever wondered what happens when environmental sustainability, inclusive tourism, and Pride collide – meet Rayan. Traveller. Volunteer. Pride advocate. After winning Hostelworld’s ESG World Tourism Day competition, Rayan travelled to Cape Town , South Africa . Not just to explore and celebrate Pride, but to help build something new. Having previously heard Soul Fam Hostel’s founder,…
Tag: South Africa
Sustainability Stories: Villa Viva Cape Town – clean water for all
See how Viva con Agua started in South Africa Cape Town , South Africa . Sunshine, murals, and a deep blue building shouting from the hillside. That’s Villa Viva Cape Town , a hostel, a creative hub and a social movement rolled into one. The best part? Every night’s sleep helps someone else get access to clean water. No donation jars. No guilt…
The ultimate South Africa itinerary for backpackers
‘Hamba Kahle’ (go well), ‘let’s have a braai’ (barbeque) and ‘it was so lekker’ (awesome/good/tasty) are just a few of the phrases you’ll hear in the medley of languages when you touch down in South Africa. With eleven national tongues and cultural groups to match, South Africa is a chaotic cultural hive which will have…
The 15 Best hostels in Cape Town, South Africa
How to find the best hostels in Cape Town for your trip Welcome to stunning Cape Town ! A firm favourite on many backpackers ‘top cities’ lists… and for good reason. So, what is it that makes travellers fall in love with Cape Town, you ask? Maybe it’s the spectacular scenery and breath-taking natural beauty on offer? Table Mountain,…
The Best Things to Do in Cape Town – From Heart-Pumping Hikes to Serene Sunsets
Maybe you’ve already heard about Cape Town and how people fall in love straight away, both with the city itself and the people who live there. Maybe you’ve heard about the spectacular scenery and the breathtaking natural beauty this country has to offer. Cape Town is massive – and has become a key player on…
The Ultimate Garden Route Road Trip from Johannesburg to Cape Town
Get ready for an epic 3200km road trip through South Africa that passes along the Garden Route, covering deserts, sand dunes, wildlife, buzzing cities, traditional villages, romantic coves, heavenly beaches, rugged coastline and adrenaline-fuelled thrills. We’ve called on the expertise of travel junkies Bolle and Marco who have done the drive from Johannesburg to Cape…
The Backpacker's Guide To South Africa
A trip to South Africa promises pristine beaches, breathtaking natural beauty, sea views that spread as far as the eye can see, vibrant culture, lip-smacking gastronomy and adrenaline filled adventure. I recently travelled the majority of the Garden Route, a popular road trip itinerary for backpackers. It was an incredible adventure, starting from Cintsa and…
Hostel of the Week: The B.I.G, Cape Town
The B.I.G is even more no-no-no-notorious now it has won a Hoscar for the Best Hostel in Africa – that’s right, the best in the whole blimmin’ continent! So what’s so badass about the B.I.G? Well, it’s tucked away on a tranquil street at the foot of the earth-shatteringly stunning Green Point Mountains, and it’s…
10 Things You Need To Know About Cape Town
Cape Town’s diverse neighbourhoods, golden beaches, voluntourism opportunities and much more.
Things to Do in Port Elizabeth: What to See, Eat and Where to Stay
Visiting Port Elizabeth Port Elizabeth, South Africa’s ‘Windy City’ is a beautiful seaside city in the Eastern Cape. The city’s friendly reputation, interesting attractions and excellent nightlife are major draws and bring large numbers of visitors to the city each and every year. Port Elizabeth, South Africa’s ‘Windy City’ is a beautiful seaside city…
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