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tash
where are you originally from?
britain but living in south africa
people
how would you describe the people in your country?
welcoming
on a scale of 1–10, how well do people in your country speak english?
8
what’s a common word or expression people use in your country?
lekker
how do i say hello, thank you, please, and sorry in your language?
hallo/asseblief/jammer – afrikaans
what do people in your country usually do for fun?
we love relaxing, but we also know how to party! give us a klippies ‘n coke and you’ll see.
food
what’s the best local food to try? anything unusual?
pap and vleis. it’s a traditional african meal, found almost anywhere.
what local drinks would you recommend trying?
springbokkies. it’s a little shooter consisting of peppermint liqueur and amarula cream liqueur
what’s a typical breakfast like in your country?
we have a traditional farmhouse brekkie which is like a continental but with a juicy piece of boerewors! normally served outside on the stoep/patio
culture
what’s the best festival to attend?
lusito land is a great way to experience the portuguese culture in south africa.
which sports are people in your country most passionate about?
rugby!
what’s the craziest thing someone can do in your country?
probably going to one of our game farms or wildlife centres and hanging out with snakes, lions and all sorts of beautiful creatures you wouldn’t normally encounter.
what activities or experiences would you recommend to visitors?
take the red bus tour through the townships and ‘shanty towns’
are there any local customs visitors should be aware of?
not necessarily. things are extremely racially tense at the moment so be mindful of that.
places
what are some of the most incredible places to visit in your country?
vilazazi street in soweto, where madiba lived. voortrekker monument in pretoria. the oudshoorn mountains. everything about the garden route.
is there a lesser-known place you’d recommend? maybe a secret spot?
ou drift river near knysna, it’s so incredibly beautiful. there’s a giant rock you can jump off straight into the river. only the knysna locals know about it.
where can visitors find the best beaches?
swartvlei beach – sedgefield, the garden route. breathtaking.
if i only had a few days, which city should i visit?
the garden route side, if you want to be blown away by natural beauty and outdoor activities. johannesburg if you are after an urban cultural experience. durban if you just want to relax.
country
how would you describe your country in one sentence?
beautiful.
how many days would you recommend spending in your country?
i would say 10.
when’s the best time to visit?
summer!
what’s something interesting about your country that most people don’t know?
the bloukrans bridge is the highest natural commercial jump in the world.
what’s a common misconception about your country?
we do in fact have regular vehicles and don’t ride lions to work and back.
about tash
instagram: @tashticles
website/blog: www.millennialmomma.co.za – my mommy blog about life as a young momma living in south africa
e-mail: tashbuckley96@gmail.com
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