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South Africa - hostels and guides

 

The Hitchhikers Guide to Southern Africa

Heading to Southern Africa?  Already there?  This informative, diverse and funky guide will tell you all you need to know so that you can make the most of your experience.  Where to stay, how to get there, tips, stories and advice...put together by backpackers for backpackers.

Buccaneers Backpackers

Without question the best all-around backpackers in South Africa...and, so far on my ten-year travels, the best I've seen anywhere!  It is a MUST for anyone visiting the country.  There is loads to do or do nothing at all...it is the best of all worlds.  Forewarned: you will stay longer than you planned to.

The Kraal

Without question, the most unique backpackers I've ever been to.  When you visit the Kraal, set in the magical Transkei, you feel like you are going back in time...Amazing scenery, delicious food, peaceful sleeps and a true and authentic taste of Pondo Xhosa culture.

Away with the Fairies

It is said that J.R.R. Tolkein spent time in the Hogsback area as a child and later used memories of the area as inspiration in his classic "The Lord of the Rings".  Whether this is true or not is irrelevant...at the very least, it is believable...Set in the mountains, this tranquil hostel is a wonderful change from the South African coast line.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Volunteer Projects in Africa

 

VA 32 South

Make the very most of your experience in South Africa by volunteering your time. Work on a game reserve or make a difference in the Bulugha School.  Set in stunning Chintsa, the projects are managed by people who have a sincere passion in their work and the future of their country

African Angels

Have a This is a fantastic non-profit organization run by a woman with a passion for Africa and its future. 

 

 

 

 

 

Photography

 

Saltmotion

A weekly update of surf and ocean photography from the east coast of Australia. Emphasising creative and classic style surfers who choose to ride traditional hand crafted boards. As well as anyone who surfs for no other reason than to bring a smile to their day...

Matty's Pictures

Shots from my time travelling around the world.  A little bit of this...a little bit of that.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Film

 

Fezeka

A new film about one man’s fight to instil ambition and pride into the children of his township using laughter, love and song.

This is a fantastic project!  A fellow traveller who I met years ago has devoted her passion and talents into sharing with the World the unbelievable potential in the future of South Africa...

 

 

 

 

 

 

Through Travel and Error

 

Fan clubs and discussion groups

Facebook "Been-There-Done-That" Club

Google Groups  "African Madness"

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Online bookstores

Here are a few online options for getting my book.  Otherwise, Google the title and my name to find the site most convenient for you.

iUniverse

Amazon

Chapters

Ottawa Bookstores

Chapters - Rideau/Pinecrest/Gloucester Locations

World of Maps

This shop will get your travel juices flowing for sure...Guide books for all parts of the world and some incredible maps that will leave you wondering where you will travel next.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 












 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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