As usual, finding myself at a loss for New Year’s plans, I hit up everyone I knew in Africa to see what was happening around the continent. Some were going to Zanzibar, others to Kilifi in Kenya (possibly my plan…
6 Unique Backpacker Hostels in South Africa
South Africa is the perfect destination for short or long term backpacking. Hostels in South Africa are a destination in themselves. A month or more is the dream but you can see all of these unusual and unique backpacker hostels…
My first blogging Award! The Liebster Award
Given that Your Next Big Trip is still a little baby blog I’m delighted to accept a nomination for the Liebster Award. What is the Liebster Award? The Liebster Award is an award given to bloggers, by bloggers. It celebrates…
Backpacking South Africa on the Baz Bus
Arriving in South Africa for the first time, or any new country for that matter, can be daunting. With only 2 and a half weeks to get from Cape Town to Durban, we were anxious to find the most convenient, cost effective…
Guide to Maboneng, Johannesburg
Johannesburg: worth more than a stopover? Johannesburg gets a bad rep to say the least. Before I left Ireland to come to South Africa I was told horror stories about hijackings, robberies and assault. Of those that wished me well,…