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“You don’t have to be rich to travel well.” – Eugene Fodor

It’s becoming increasingly difficult for South Africans to travel abroad. Even super wealthy South Africans are cutting down on luxe costs overseas while tourism to our country sees an even greater increase.

Thanks to the value of the Rand.

Hands up if you’re a travel enthusiast who has never been to Cape Town? You could live luxuriously for next-to-nothing and still have enough for gifts to take back home. There’s a global community of adventure-hungry explorers planning their next trip as you read this.

The truth is, as Eugene Fodor so plainly put it, you don’t have to be rich to travel well. There are ways and means to get to your desired destinations, you just need to know how.

Take a look at these 7 worldwide destinations worth exploring:

New York

Leana Van Rooyen embarks on a Solo mission to the World’s most famous City. From free walking tours, tips on how to use the Subway, a mini review on American (New Yorker) food, and insight on must-see attractions; learn more about how to make the most of your visit to New York, here.

London

#Takemeback. I have never been so cold and happy at the same time. London was better than I’d imagined it. If you’d asked me to hop on a plane to just walk the streets and listen to buskers all day, I would gladly take the trip. London is quite diverse. There’s so much to do and see, from admiring creative works in Camden Town (where Amy Winehouse lived), to luxe dining on the 40^th floor of the Heron Tower – at Duck and Waffle. Take a look at these tips before traveling to the UK:  I toured London in 10 days and this is the short of it.

Cape Town

There is no match for the Mother City – the Cape of Good Hope – the home of Table Mountain. Cape Town is vibrant, it’s cosmopolitan; there are beaches and tall buildings, mountains, artisan coffee shops, boutiques, and so much more. People come to Cape Town for many reasons, and one of them is to hike Table Mountain. Discover the best route to Table Mountain’s summit below:

The route to hike up Table Mountain

Mauritius

Not much needs to be said about Mauritius. Even those who’ve never seen the island have heard stories echoing its magic. Ideal for a ‘girls getaway’ or even a soul-searching solo mission, Mauritius – honeymoon central, is nothing short of an earthly paradise. Take a look at Staci Jacobs’ experience with friends on the island. Staci shares memories like swimming with dolphins, and tips for an enjoyable yet cost-effective trip.

Why travelling to Mauritius should be on your bucket list

Mozambique

Exotic culture. Sunshine. Turquoise beaches. Palm trees. Surfing. Spices. Fresh seafood. And that’s just the short of it. On his trip to the south of Mozambique, Callan Blount recalls Mozambique as an aquarium; tranquil, natural, and humbling. Read the poetic details of his experience, from sipping rum with the locals, to exploring shipwrecks in the ocean:

Finding solace in Mozambique

The South of France

Is it just me or does everyone secretly dreams of settling down in the South of France. I truly hope that that will be the way my life turns out (at least now). For Lynn Cupido, moving to Grenoble for a job venture gave her an insider experience into French Culture. Teaching English and blogging in between, Lynn explains how her decision to drop everything and pursue her ambition changed her life forever. Read more via the link below:

From Bellville to Grenoble

India

“India is awe-inspiring and life-changing… It offers an equal dosage of old and new, traditional and modern, adventurous and serene. There is something for everyone… Keep an open mind… Do your research… Pack light…”… Just some of the tips shared by Simone in 3 reasons to love India.

Do you have a travel story worth sharing? I’d love to hear from you. Leave me a comment in the section below or email me directly to robyn@bewhole.co.za to feature your story.