by Tommy | Mar 18, 2025 | South Africa
A police car saunters past at approximately 4 miles per hour. The officer gives us a friendly wave and then disappears around the corner, leaving us alone again on the dust road, wondering if he was a phantom. This is the Karoo, South Africa’s semi-arid...
by Tommy | Mar 14, 2025 | South Africa
The most exciting times in the Karoo are when the storms come in. The whole town quivers with excitement. Water is a precious commodity here and rain (often promised by the meteorological gods, but rarely delivered) is cause for celebration. Out here it comes out in...
by Tommy | Mar 14, 2025 | South Africa
We almost missed it… The entrance to Hope Warriors Café is subtle (trendily so) but if you know what you’re looking for you can’t miss it. Google Maps will guide you there: 2b Botterblom St, Prince Albert, 6930. When you arrive, look for the vibrant...
by Tommy | Mar 9, 2025 | South Africa
Friendly, delicious and delightfully surreal. The Karoo Food Experience, at the Ibis in Nieu Bethesda, was one of the highlights of our South Africa trip. It felt surreal because we were in Nieu Bethesda, a tiny village in the Great Karoo, that feels a little bit like...
by Tommy | Mar 5, 2025 | South Africa, Travel Tips
If you’re travelling to South Africa, getting a local SIM card is a must. International roaming charges are wallet drainers and often come with data caps. South Africa’s a big old place and you’ll want solid coverage for maps, bookings and keeping in touch...
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