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Backpackers in Port Elizabeth PDF Print E-mail

Backpackers in Port Elizabeth or more simply remembered as “PE” is a must for any backpackers in South Africa. Port Elizabeth is a very prominent transport hub in South Africa and is also very close to Jeffery’s Bay (a world renowned surf spot), Grahamstown and St Francois. Port Elizabeth is part of the Nelson Mandela Metropole together with Uitenhage and Dispatch. There are a good number of Backpackers in Port Elizabeth that can cater for the needs of a traveler.

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Backpackers in Durban PDF Print E-mail

Backpackers in South Africa must make sure that they visit the city of Durban. Durban is South Africa’s second biggest city and is the capital of KwaZulu-Natal (Natal for short). Durban is a sophisticated cosmopolitan city of which the population is over three million people and is home of Africa’s best managed and busiest port. The endless sunshine and beautiful beachfront has increased the number of Backpackers in Durban in recent years and Durban is now one of the most popular tourist attractions in South Africa. Backpackers in Durban will find the city as exciting and a fascinating place where they can play, shop, relax and experience the nightlife of a great city.

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Backpacking in Cape Town PDF Print E-mail

Backpacking in Cape Town has become one of the most popular destinations for backpackers to travel to while in South Africa. This is due to the amazing attractions that the city has to offer. Cape Town is a lively city with loads of young people - locals and travellers alike - who are looking for fun and adventure. Some of the activities include: Adventuring, climbing, hiking, partying, wining, dining or beaching. No matter what your desire is you are likely to find some activity to suit your needs. You will find plenty of backpackers lodges to choose from both in Cape Town and in the wine lands region of Stellenbosch. If you are starting your backpacking trip in Cape Town be sure to stop at the numerous backpackers along the picturesque Garden Route (the directory for these backpackers can also be found on this website).

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Waterfront Cape Town PDF Print E-mail

What to see and do in Cape Town. We will be updating this section on a regular basis as we have just moved to this lovely city. So to start of the series of things to do, we start with the most obvious - The Cape Town Waterfront.

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Volunteer Abroad Career benefits PDF Print E-mail

Many people view volunteering as a waste of time and money. Especially volunteering abroad since there are very few opportunities whereby you can volunteer abroad for free. When you choose to volunteer abroad, you will spend money because most volunteer service organizations charge from as little as $ 1100 to as much as $ 2500 or $ 4500 a month to volunteer. In such instances, instead of using your time to make money you will be spending money.

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Emergency Travel Numbers - Don't Neglect - The Smart Backpacker PDF Print E-mail

Backpacking is a student's adolescent candy shop, but don't be too excited yet. Before setting out, arrange an "emergency contact list" that the student backpacker will take wherever the destination. This will include people and institutions you would have to reach out to in case of a dire emergency. Stash a tiny notebook with these digits and you would have cut down your stress levels by 50%.

 

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Volunteering in South Africa PDF Print E-mail

Vounteer helping childrenAre you a happy go lucky backpacker with a little extra time on your hand? Did you ever fantasize about fixing the world, abolishing poverty and ridding the world of famine and disease? If you have answered yes to any of these questions why not clear your good conscience by volunteering part or most of your holiday stay to help those less fortunate than you. Voluntourism is on the rise and fixing this planet one person at a time. Backpackers who want a little more than the usual embarrassing holiday pictures to show for the memory of their stay in South Africa have taken to putting anything from a day to a few months in helping out in townships, villages, AIDS hospices, AIDS/HIV children and animal sanctuary’s.

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Budget Travel in South Africa PDF Print E-mail

 

Looking to do South Africa on the cheap? There’s no easier way to do just that than backpack your way through the beautiful country. With great exchange rates and a good eye for a great deal you will be able to stretch that euro, dollar or pound even further.

 

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