by Sarah Gallo | Feb 22, 2015 | Africa, Recent Escapades, South Africa
We were supposed to leave on our overland camping tour with Intrepid Travel at noon following our Lion’s Head sunrise hike. We boarded the truck, lunches in hand, and realized after a few moments that our truck wasn’t moving. Turns out, we weren’t purposely idle – the...
by Sarah Gallo | Feb 21, 2015 | Africa, Recent Escapades, South Africa
Anyone that's traveled with me knows just how obnoxiously loud my alarm is (but you know you secretly love it). It's especially painful when it goes off at 3:45am. My new roomie, Michelle, tried to throw a punch at me but instead knocked over a water glass. Can’t say...
by Sarah Gallo | Feb 18, 2015 | Africa, South Africa, What Gets Your Heart Pumping
If you’re a hiker and/or in pretty good shape, do yourself a favor and climb Table Mountain via the India Venster Route. It is not for anyone with a fear of heights, or for beginner hikers. I wouldn’t recommend completing it without a guide or a local (thanks...
by Sarah Gallo | Feb 18, 2015 | Africa, South Africa
For anyone that’s road tripping, you’re bound to hit Cape Point Nature Reserve, and for good reason! Definitely climb to the lighthouse at Cape Point, head over to Dion’s Beach, hike up the Cape of Good Hope, and observe the Mystic Cliffs as well. It’s truly a...