Tag archives for South Africa
Fun in the South African Sun: Durban
Posted by Rainer Jenss on May 21, 2013 
As I prepared for my sixth visit to South Africa (the second with the entire family in tow), I wanted to move beyond what we’d already seen while keeping it age-appropriate. So we decided to spend a few days in Durban before heading into the bush.
The Radar: Travel Lately
Posted by Intelligent Travel on April 3, 2013 
The Radar: The top travel news, stories, trends, and ideas from across the web. Got Radar? Follow us on Twitter @NatGeoTraveler and tag your favorite travel stories with #NGTRadar. Check back on the blog each Wednesday for our Travel Lately roundup.
The Radar: The top travel news, stories, trends, and ideas from across the web. Got Radar? Follow us on Twitter @NatGeoTraveler and tag your favorite travel stories from the Web #NGTradar. Check back on the blog on Wednesdays for our roundups.
Andrew’s 10 Durban Must-Dos
Posted by Andrew Evans on November 8, 2012 
Africa never leaves you. Once you’ve smelled the air, laid footprints in the red dirt, and caught a flaming hot pink sunrise you just want to go back and do it all over again.
Though my job affords me some terrific travel opportunities, Durban — a city smiling and alive with people, color, and bright lights — occupies a special place in my memory. Even though I could rave about it all day, these stood out as must-dos if you’re thinking about planning your own South African adventure.
What better way to sample the culinary delights of a region than by peddling along its backroads, enjoying the scenery and working up an appetite for the next meal?
Here are ten great itineraries for all you food- and wine-loving cyclists out there.
The Radar: Under-appreciated NYC Neighborhoods, The ‘Real’ Cape Town, Staying Healthy Abroad
Posted by Daniel Riesenbach on September 10, 2012 
The Radar: The top travel news, stories, trends, and ideas from across the web. Got Radar? Follow us on Twitter @NatGeoTraveler and tag your favorite travel stories from the Web #ngtradar. Check back on the blog for our roundups.
The Radar: Boho Berlin, Traditional Mexican, Kayak Safaris
Posted by Daniel Riesenbach on August 15, 2012 
The Radar: The top travel news, stories, trends, and ideas from across the web. Got Radar? Follow us on Twitter @NatGeoTraveler and tag your favorite travel stories from the Web #ngtradar. Check back on the blog for our roundups. Photograph by Matthew Kraus, Flickr.
The Radar: See Johannesburg, Delicious Dishes, Crime Fiction Fun
Posted by Erin Spencer on July 16, 2012 
The Radar: The top travel news, stories, trends, and ideas from across the web. Got Radar? Follow us on Twitter @NatGeoTraveler and tag your favorite travel stories from the Web #ngtradar. Check back on the blog for our roundups. Photograph by RachelF2SEA, Flickr.
Issue Insider: Endless Summer
Posted by Intelligent Travel on June 18, 2012 
Need a vacation? Traveler’s latest cover story takes you on a tour of our favorite lake escapes in North America – the perfect way to unplug and unwind this summer. Find out what else this issue has in store.
The Radar: Zurich on a Dime, Best Local Food Festivals, Hiring an In-Flight Nanny
Posted by Elaura Rifkin on April 27, 2012 
The Radar: The top travel news, stories, trends, and ideas from across the Web. Got Radar? Follow us on Twitter @NatGeoTraveler and tag your favorite travel stories from the Web #ngtradar. Check back on the blog for our roundups.
I Heart My City: Jo’s Cape Town
Posted by I Heart My City on March 7, 2012 
Jo Duxbury got bitten by the travel bug early, having grown up in Cape Town, with grandparents in the UK. After spending 9 years in London – a perfect travel base and the starting point for her solo round-the-world trip in 2004 — Jo returned to Cape Town and now runs her own marketing consultancy.…
The Radar: Adopt a Penguin, Winter Weather Camera Gear, World’s Weird Snacks
Posted by Giovanna Palatucci on December 14, 2011 
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The Radar: South Africa Beyond Safari, NYC for $20 a Night, Luxury Taxis
Posted by Giovanna Palatucci on June 20, 2011 
Experience South Africa beyond the safari. Hike to the top of Table Mountain to take in glorious ocean views or explore Cape Town’s thriving wine country. [Cheapo Air] Accommodation in New York City for a mere $20 a night sounds like a steal—that is, if you don’t mind sleeping on the ground. The National Park…
The Radar: Cape Town Photo Spots, Hollywood’s Luxury Hostel, Dog-Friendly Hotels
Posted by Giovanna Palatucci on May 2, 2011 
Take your camera to one of Cape Town’s top photos spots, including Saint James Beach where you can capture the brightly colored bathing boxes that line the coastline. [GotSaga] “Luxury hostel” may sound like an oxymoron but StayON Beverly in Hollywood is truly an plush, hostel experience. The singular room at the fully self-service hostel comes…
The Radar: Bavaria Bike and Beer Tour, Friendliest Countries, Hand-Drawn London
Posted by Giovanna Palatucci on April 19, 2011 
Cycle through Bavaria from Rothenberg to Bamberg and back again on this seven-day, independent bike tour. Each day ends in a beer garden where you can soothe your muscles with a cold beer and local food. [Bike Sherpa] Live the expat life in Canada, Bermuda, or South Africa, named the top three welcoming cities on…
Tour Guide: Humane Travels to South Africa
Posted by Gabriella Berman on November 10, 2010 The Humane Society launched their new Humane Travel Tours this week, a program which will show people the work that Humane Society International has been doing to protect animal rights abroad. The program’s first week-long trip is scheduled for this January to South Africa. Participants will travel to Hoedspruit or Phalaborwa and will stay at the Sanwild…
The World is a Book
Posted by Caitlin Etherton on September 15, 2010 “…and those who do not travel read only one page.” St. Augustine Travel-loving bookworms take heart: Online bookseller Better World Books has extended their Labor Day book sale through today, Wednesday, September 15th, in celebration of International Literacy Day. Better World Books is a creative and responsible global bookstore that collects and sells books (both…
Daily Radar: 08.17.10
Posted by Caitlin Etherton on August 17, 2010 Check out South African airline, Kulula’s new plane design. Not only are the planes lime green, but they’ve gone ahead and labeled the landing gear (“standard with supa-fly mags”) and used the design to give poetic license to the head pilot (“captain, my captain”). [lostateminor] While planning my parents’ trip to Germany, my mom keeps…
Good Slice in Good Hope
Posted by Intelligent Travel on July 10, 2010 Nick Fitzhugh and Pete Muller are in South Africa for the 2010 World Cup, working on a documentary series about the cultural significance of soccer in the country. They’re blogging about their experiences for us here at Intelligent Travel. Previously, Muller shared his attempt to try a South African natural remedy. See Fitzhugh’s first post here. Talk…
Photo Story: Volunteer in Swaziland and Southeast Asia
Posted by dbortz on June 30, 2010 Traveler intern Daniel Bortz talks with his cousin, who returned last month from volunteering in Swaziland and Southeast Asia, combing through photographs from his journey. Jordan Weitzman, a 25-year-old lifelong Baltimorean, left his Charm City roots behind in January to embark on a four-month adventure. A first-time global traveler, Weitzman ventured to Thailand, Laos, Vietnam,…
Video: South African Lemon-Eating Remedy
Posted by Intelligent Travel on June 25, 2010 Nick Fitzhugh and Pete Muller are in South Africa for the 2010 World Cup, working on a documentary series about the cultural significance of soccer in the country. They’re blogging about their experiences for us here at Intelligent Travel, and today Muller shares his attempt to try a South African natural remedy. See Fitzhugh’s first post…
World’s Best Zip Lines
Posted by dbortz on June 24, 2010 Traveler intern Daniel Bortz straps in to find zip line adventures for all riders, all occasions, across the globe. A pair of feet dangles over a terrain of active volcanoes, spurts of lava seeping out and flowing down the sides. Another pair sails through a thick forest, abundant foliage on both sides, breaking to an…
World Cup 2010: South Africa vs. France
Posted by dbortz on June 22, 2010 Traveler intern Daniel Bortz surveys South Africa’s prospects of making it to the next round of the World Cup. After France‘s volatile coach Raymond Domenech expelled star player Nicolas Anelka and attacked his squad’s “imbecility” and the team refused to practice, the country approaches today’s matchup against South Africa on shaky ground. Unfortunately for the…
World Cup Dispatch: Inside the USA vs England Match
Posted by Intelligent Travel on June 21, 2010 Nick Fitzhugh is in South Africa for the 2010 World Cup, working with Pete Muller to produce a documentary series about the cultural significance of soccer in black South Africa. He’ll be blogging about the World Cup, and the life surrounding it, for us here at Intelligent Travel, and today shares his experience at the…
National Geographic Photo Flashback: Soccer Around the World
Posted by Janelle Nanos on June 10, 2010 The World Cup kicks off tomorrow, and soccer fans everywhere will be looking to South Africa for the next few weeks for some heated competition and a chance to show off their national pride. And while the rivalries may be fierce, soccer unites people in a way that few sports can: All that’s needed is…
