WHERE TO NEXT? South Africa!

Destination: South Africa 

Travel Buddy: Emma Ahlgren is the founder of the innovative wash bag brand bonvoybags.com. Emma is a true travel and beauty junkie and she came up with the idea of her business on a trip to her favourite destination, South Africa! 

 Who is this destination best suited for?  

 Families with kids, singles, couples without kids. South Africa is for everyone!

When is best to go?  

Nov-April, hotels and houses tend to get fully booked early so booking as far as you can in advance is a good idea. 

What Beach Bums piece to pack?  

The high tide reversible bikini in Leo has South Africa written all over it. 

Tell us about an unforgettable experience?  

A four-day safari at a game ranch in Kruger Park. Being so close to nature and wildlife is an experience of a lifetime. 

A perfect day in/around Cape Town:

Start your day with a challenging yet fun hike up to Lion's Head, enjoy the amazing views of Cape Town. Combine a long lunch with a wine tasting at a wine yard and some of the amazing restaurants in Franshoek or Stellenbosh. Watch the sunset at Clifton Beach followed by some drinks at Caprice in Camps Bay.

The best restaurant: 

Code Father for seafood and sushi or an amazing view at Salisfy at the Roundhouse.

The best beach: 

Hout Bay just outside Cape Town is a beautiful and relaxed beach, but watch out for the cobras! 

What souvenir to get?

Wine! You can also buy beautiful stone and wooden sculptures pretty much anywhere among the roads. 

If you like South Africa, you will probably also like….

California, the landscape and the wine yards is similar. Both destinations invites you to an active vacation with a lot of different experiences.

Always in my luggage:

I had to say my Bon Voy Bags, one of each size ;)

Top 3 other destinations:

South California, USA

South of France

Fårö, Gotland, Sweden

Reading/listening to in your sun lounge? 

 I listen to a lot of podcasts 

Morning dip or night swim?

None actually, I prefer mid-day swim when I am warmed up!

Life motto: 

Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world.

Next on your bucket list? 

The Caribbean!