I am Julia, your guide through the labyrinth of life’s profound questions and transformative adventures. I am slow traveling Africa, writing about social sustainable tourism and what happens when we let the heart lead the way.
Through sharing my journey, I hope to ignite the spark of possibility within you, dear listener. Because living through your heart isn’t necessarily about dancing under the African sky—it’s about embracing the wild, untamed beauty of your own existence.
The last episode of the Luju Festival 2023 is here and artist Zoë Modiga blessed us with her voice! Some encounters change the trajectory of your life, without intention or fault. This was such a moment and I feel grateful to be able to share it with you today on South Africas women’s day.Season two […]
Part 4 of 4: Interview with Zoë Modiga at Luju 2023 Read More »
In this episode we interview Mrs M, a pastry chef from Eswatini, and body percussionist Lenna Bahule. Season two of your favourite traveling girl is here and it is filled with travel adventures, festivals and all the chaos and glory that comes with learning to live from the heart.If you want to see photos from
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Interview with vendors at Standard Bank Luju Festival, and a thought provoking interview with chef Mokgadi awaits you in this episode! Season two of your favourite traveling girl is here and it is filled with travel adventures, festivals and all the chaos and glory that comes with learning to live from the heart.If you want
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Taking public transport across borders only to land in Eswatini at the country’s annual fashion and food festival Luju Festival. What a joy! Tag along as I share solo festival tips, take you backstage to meet singer Dato Seiko and give you the proper Luju experience podcasting style. Season two of your favourite traveling girl
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In this episode I ask my colleague and partner in crime, Tawanda Joseph Mutsena, to help me wrap up everything that has happened since we started this blogcasting journey. We talk about how it all started, social sustainable tourism and its possible synergies with festivals. We also give you a quick insight to what is
Podcast special: What is the Global Entity? Read More »
I have really tested my international health insurrence now and let me tell you, it is not great. This is a story of epic struggles with the medical systems in forreign countries. Enjoy! Whether you’re an adventurous traveler or a fellow curious soul wondering about your purpose in life, this blogcast focuses equally on the
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I spend a whole month in Ezulwini, Eswatini, contemplating life and figuring stuff out. I share the secrets of my swazi given name and the story of how it was bestowed onto me. Whether you’re an adventurous traveler or a fellow curious soul wondering about your purpose in life, this blogcast focuses equally on the
30 Days In Eswatini: Reflections From A Detour Read More »
I think this was my favourite 22 hours of Bushfire. The magic of dancing takes me by surprise and is it ever too early in the morning to discuss toxic masculinity? I don’t think so! Whether you’re an adventurous traveler or a fellow curious soul wondering about your purpose in life, this blogcast focuses equally
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The Bushfire Festival continues and I am taking you through it all! We see Thobile Makhoyane perform, the highlight of the whole festival. We also adventure into the famous Bush campsite for the first time. Tag along! Whether you’re an adventurous traveler or a fellow curious soul wondering about your purpose in life, this blogcast
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This is my first LARGE African music festival I have ever attended and I am doing it on my own! Yes, I was nervous, the journey there was not great with border issues but the festival, ah, what a bliss! And I did not need to worry about being lonely, Bushfire was like a playground
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