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Going on Safari in South Africa? Rent a Lens!

Brendan van SonSeptember 4, 2013

People often complain about their photography equipment while on safari. Lens envy is a huge issue. And well equipment certainly isn’t the key to taking great... Read More...

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My Kruger Wildlife Sightings

Brendan van SonAugust 30, 2013

The week I spent in South Africa's most famous attraction, Kruger National Park, was incredible. But it was also very intensive. I rented a little Fiat 500 an... Read More...

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Finding my Leopard in Kruger

Brendan van SonAugust 29, 2013

The second leg of my South African road trip started off with a bang: a week of safari in Kruger National Park. Sadly, this was also meant to be my last safari... Read More...

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A Self-Drive Safari in Addo Elephant National Park

Brendan van SonAugust 26, 2013

My South African roadtrip has thus far taught me that I know very little about South Africa. It’s shown me the beautiful rugged coast, Robberg Nature Reserve, ... Read More...

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Hiking Robberg Nature Reserve

Brendan van SonAugust 25, 2013

I didn't realize how little I knew about South Africa until I started to wander down the coast between the Garden Route and the Wild Coast. What I found wasn't... Read More...

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Beacon Island Resort: Photos of the Week

Brendan van SonAugust 20, 2013

As you've seen over the past couple weeks on the travel blog, I've had the chance to stay in some pretty amazing hotels in South Africa. Almost everywhere I've... Read More...

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A Walk in Wilderness, South Africa

Brendan van SonAugust 19, 2013

Alright I get it, Cape Town is pretty perfect. Even though I imagined the city to be incredible, I didn't expect to fall for the place as hard as I did. I def... Read More...

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Selling Anne Murray

Brendan van SonAugust 15, 2013

In so many ways, Cape Town was the end. It was meant to be my last country in Africa for a while. It was the last real travel goal I had set myself. But most... Read More...

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Is Cape Town the Perfect City?

Brendan van SonAugust 10, 2013

A little while ago I ran a bit of a series on the travel blog about me searching for my base. I was looking for good place to settle down a little bit and work... Read More...

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Cruising to Cape Point

Brendan van SonAugust 6, 2013

When people see Cape Town from beyond, I don’t think they see is the vast and unique natural setting it sits within. Cape Town is in the heartof one of the mos... Read More...

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Feeling the Vibe while Cape Town Dining

Brendan van SonAugust 4, 2013

The deeper I dive into Cape Town, the more I see a very real vibe. Sure, there are hints to a lot of other global cities, but it does too have its own style an... Read More...

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A Little Cape Town Golf

Brendan van SonAugust 2, 2013

On my list of things to do in South Africa was a little Cape Town golf. I’m a big fan of the golf course. For me, it provides a perfect escape, a chance to re... Read More...

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Hotel Review: The Mount Nelson Hotel

Brendan van SonAugust 1, 2013

I was treated with a wave of luxury when I got to Cape Town, and the first bit of said glory was perhaps the top location in the entire city. I stayed 2 nights... Read More...

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Photos of the Week: West Coast South Africa

Brendan van SonJuly 23, 2013

On the advice of a guy I met in Zambia, who is peddling a bike from Cape Town to London, I decided to take my last couple days into Cape Town slowly. Rather th... Read More...

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