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 […]
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This is probably the hardest post I have written. It is about the less fun sides that can happen when you are an independent lady; rumours, trash talking, you name it. But I also tell you where I gather my strength and inspiration: with all of the women! Whether you’re an adventurous traveler or a
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Slow traveling has absolutely turned my life upside down but what is it and how does it work? In this post I am diving into the concept and tell you what it is doing for me! Whether you’re an adventurous traveler or a fellow curious soul wondering about your purpose in life, this blogcast focuses
Some people become special to us quickly. When I solo travel, I often find it easier to connect deeply with new people. This episode I take you along on a real adventure with beautiful souls. We have a not so nice encounter with the Mozambican police and I get to learn a lot. Again. Whether
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They say that when God closes a door, He opens a window. Through that perspective, even bed bugs could be seen as a blessing in disguise. And in my case, it certainly was! Come along as I get introduced to Maputo by locals and new friends! Whether you’re an adventurous traveler or a fellow curious
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I share my first quick impressions of Maputo, but I’m confused. I arrived to Maputo a little bit of a wreck and spent the first week and a half hiding out in a hostel. Somewhere, somehow, somebody, just at the right time, reaches out to give me the break I needed to get out of
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It takes two (and a half) attempts for me to get from Durban to Mozambique. Not the smooth first land border crossing in Africa that I had anticipated but it is both insightful and quite entertaining. Whether you’re an adventurous traveler or a fellow curious soul wondering about your purpose in life, this blogcast focuses
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I’ve been staying in the beautiful neighbouhood of Maboneng when in Johannesburg. I dive a little into its recent history of becoming one of Johannesburgs most popular tourist areas and the problems that has arisen with that. I also my last night here for this time, a beautiful encounter with the creatives of Maboneng! Whether
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Have you ever gotten over a fear by doing? Surfing has been my bridge to getting back into the ocean again after YEARS of avoiding it. This has been a process over many years but here in Cape Town I got the push I needed to go out with a board all on my own.Whether
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As part of his crowdfunding project, Eldred shares his knowledge and passion for the Afro Latin dance communities and shines a light on the negation of Afro within these sectors.Whether you’re an adventurous traveler or a fellow curious soul wondering about your purpose in life, this blogcast focuses equally on the outer journey as much
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In today’s blogcast I am introducing you to the beautiful neighbourhood Observatory, in Cape Town. I dive head first into the not so unproblematic relationship between gentrification, tourism and South Africa’s very present history.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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Where are all the women within tourism? Today’s blog post is long overdue, and yet, I ended up almost not writing it at all. It regards the theme of female security, a theme that has followed me regardless of whether I’m traveling or at home in Sweden. I hesitated for many months writing this, afraid
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Is slow traveling actually therapeutic? Despite my disastrous first week in Tofo, I ended up staying in this sleepy seaside village for almost two months, apart from a short visa run to the border. What I love about slow traveling is that it gives you the chance to see beyond first impressions, a chance to
A love letter to my friends The past few days have been a whirlwind of emotions. Mostly good ones. I’ve been continuing to hang out with my two Brazilians and their amazing group of Mozambican friends. They have shown me how to drink beer like a true Brazilian, colder than ice! Mostly they have shown
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From Crisis to Comfort: a New Hostel in Maputo Due to an unforeseen bed bug crisis at the hostel, I have now moved to another. The only other hostel/backpackers that exists in Maputo, to my knowledge. Do you remember the wrong hostel where the taxi dropped me off when I had just arrived in Maputo?
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First quick impression of Maputo I’ve been taking it super easy since I got to Maputo. Doctors orders. I’m filling my time with slow mornings, slow movements and slow activities. I even went out to buy groceries to cook the other day, something I haven’t done properly since I started traveling. It feels grounding to
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Solo traveling to Maputo from Durban by bus, attempt one After I had dropped my mom off at the airport it was time to get my shit in order. My South African 90-day visa was about to expire and I needed to get out of the country. I had decided to go to Mozambique and
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The Evolution of Maboneng While in Johannesburg, I’ve been staying in the artsy neighbourhood Maboneng. In the language seSotho, Maboneng means Place of Light and I can’t think of a name more fitting nor more beautiful. I came here the first time in 2015, when the conceptualisation of the up-and-coming art neighbourhood was just in
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Juxtapositions of History: Sipping Wine at Robben Island There is something quite macabre about sipping a glass of white wine while watching the sun descend in a breathtaking color spectacle over Robben Island. For those who are not familiar with South Africa’s history, Robben Island is where Nelson Mandela, together with other political prisoners, were
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Meeting Eldred The last time I saw Eldred was probably at Sun-Kissed Salsa. A phenomenal outdoor salsa event where you dance by the sea as the sun lowers Cape Town into its golden light. I’m so grateful for getting to know Eldred at the festival a few weeks back. Not only did he give countless,
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Obsessed with Observatory: Cape Town’s Quirky Neighbourhood After the dance festival finished it was time for me to move to a new area in Cape Town: Observatory (Obs). I love Obs! I have stayed here almost every time I’ve visited Cape Town because it is just so cozy. Not only are the houses and street
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