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A Guide to Bo Kaap, the Rainbow Heart of Cape Town
South Africa, Africa, Travel Guides The Common Wanderer 11/29/19 South Africa, Africa, Travel Guides The Common Wanderer 11/29/19

A Guide to Bo Kaap, the Rainbow Heart of Cape Town

This ultimate guide to Bo Kaap covers one of Cape Town’s oldest and most fascinating multicultural areas, including its history, things to know, what to do and see there, and how to visit respectfully!

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11 Incredible Cape Town Day Tours you Can’t Miss
Africa, South Africa The Common Wanderer 11/17/19 Africa, South Africa The Common Wanderer 11/17/19

11 Incredible Cape Town Day Tours you Can’t Miss

Cape Town is full of amazing things to do, and these are our recommended best Cape Town day tours, taking in Table Mountain, the Winelands, Robben Island, Cape of Good Hope, and more!

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Our ultimate Africa packing list: what to pack  (and what to leave behind)
Africa The Common Wanderer 8/20/18 Africa The Common Wanderer 8/20/18

Our ultimate Africa packing list: what to pack (and what to leave behind)

Not sure what on earth to pack for your epic Africa trip? Our Africa packing list has you absolutely covered, from backpacks and all the essentials, to your safari clothes to the overland gear you simply can't forget. 

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A guide to driving in Namibia: 14 useful Namibia road trip tips
Namibia, Africa The Common Wanderer 5/24/18 Namibia, Africa The Common Wanderer 5/24/18

A guide to driving in Namibia: 14 useful Namibia road trip tips

A road trip in Namibia can be daunting, so here’s our comprehensive guide to driving in Namibia so you can have the most comfortable experience possible.

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The best of Namibia: the perfect 10-day Namibia road trip itinerary
Africa, Namibia The Common Wanderer 5/19/18 Africa, Namibia The Common Wanderer 5/19/18

The best of Namibia: the perfect 10-day Namibia road trip itinerary

Our detailed 10-day Namibia road trip itinerary is the most fantastic way to see the country and will take you to all the best places within Namibia.

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Africa travel tips: everything you need to know before you go
Africa The Common Wanderer 5/9/18 Africa The Common Wanderer 5/9/18

Africa travel tips: everything you need to know before you go

Planning a trip to Africa soon? Our Africa travel tips guide will answer all your questions, including what to know before you go, how to travel around, and how to stay safe, to avoiding border scams, travel health, and finding accommodation.

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13 amazing experiences you need to have in Southern Africa
Africa The Common Wanderer 2/28/18 Africa The Common Wanderer 2/28/18

13 amazing experiences you need to have in Southern Africa

Planning a trip to Southern Africa? Here's the ultimate Africa bucket list to help you plan your adventures, from Victoria Falls to the dunes of Namibia.

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32 essential things to know before you visit Namibia
Africa, Namibia, Tips and Hacks The Common Wanderer 5/29/17 Africa, Namibia, Tips and Hacks The Common Wanderer 5/29/17

32 essential things to know before you visit Namibia

Looking for Namibia travel tips before you begin your epic Southern African adventure? Our guide to the essential things to know before you travel to Namibia has you covered, including everything from what to see and do, where to stay, how to get around safely, and how to prepare for your trip. 

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The Best Things to do in Woodstock, Cape Town's Coolest Suburb
Africa, South Africa, Travel Guides The Common Wanderer 5/24/17 Africa, South Africa, Travel Guides The Common Wanderer 5/24/17

The Best Things to do in Woodstock, Cape Town's Coolest Suburb

Here's our guide to the best things to do in Woodstock, Cape Town, including cool boutiques to world-class restaurants, incredible street art to bespoke breweries.

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A traveller's guide to languages in southern Africa
Africa, Namibia, South Africa The Common Wanderer 5/8/17 Africa, Namibia, South Africa The Common Wanderer 5/8/17

A traveller's guide to languages in southern Africa

A simple and easy-to-follow travellers guide to languages in Southern Africa, home to an estimated 1,500 - 2,000 native languages.

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A photo journey through the Sossusvlei Dunes, Namibia
Africa, Namibia, Photography The Common Wanderer 5/7/17 Africa, Namibia, Photography The Common Wanderer 5/7/17

A photo journey through the Sossusvlei Dunes, Namibia

A photo journey through Namibia's iconic tourism destination, the Sossusvlei dunes.

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Sossusvlei Travel Guide: How to Plan the Perfect Trip to Sossusvlei, Namibia
Africa, Namibia, Travel Guides The Common Wanderer 5/5/17 Africa, Namibia, Travel Guides The Common Wanderer 5/5/17

Sossusvlei Travel Guide: How to Plan the Perfect Trip to Sossusvlei, Namibia

Our comprehensive guide to Namibia's beautiful Sossusvlei national park. Covering everything from when to visit, where to stay, how to get around safely, and what to see and do (Dune 45 and Deadvlei included!). 

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Our ultimate Namibia travel guide - what to see & where to stay
Africa, Featured, Namibia, Travel Guides, Travel Resources The Common Wanderer 4/10/17 Africa, Featured, Namibia, Travel Guides, Travel Resources The Common Wanderer 4/10/17

Our ultimate Namibia travel guide - what to see & where to stay

Explore Namibia, the land of endless horizons with our Namibia travel guide, complete with all the information you need to plan your journey.

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The land of endless horizons: the 10 best places to visit in Namibia
Africa, Inspiration, Namibia The Common Wanderer 4/3/17 Africa, Inspiration, Namibia The Common Wanderer 4/3/17

The land of endless horizons: the 10 best places to visit in Namibia

Here are the 9 best places to visit in Namibia, the wild, dramatic, vast and breathtakingly beautiful south west African tourism hotspot.

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Cape Town: Two Cities, One Mountain
Africa, Featured, South Africa The Common Wanderer 3/10/17 Africa, Featured, South Africa The Common Wanderer 3/10/17

Cape Town: Two Cities, One Mountain

In the city of Cape Town, ghosts of the apartheid era still linger. Despite its history, the city is slowing moving towards an equal society for all.

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The faces of Cape Town: a day tour with a difference
Africa, South Africa, Featured The Common Wanderer 3/8/17 Africa, South Africa, Featured The Common Wanderer 3/8/17

The faces of Cape Town: a day tour with a difference

Our faces of Cape Town tour was both inspiring and insightful. Here's the story of Imizamo Yetho, one of Cape Town's most notorious townships.

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Okavango Delta vs Chobe National Park: which Botswana Safari should you choose?
Africa, Botswana, Featured The Common Wanderer 3/6/17 Africa, Botswana, Featured The Common Wanderer 3/6/17

Okavango Delta vs Chobe National Park: which Botswana Safari should you choose?

Chobe National Park vs The Okavango Delta - the ultimate battle for the title of 'best Botswana safari'. Who will win this epic duel? Read on to find out!

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Our Ultimate Guide to Cape Town, South Africa
Africa, Featured, South Africa, Travel Guides The Common Wanderer 2/1/17 Africa, Featured, South Africa, Travel Guides The Common Wanderer 2/1/17

Our Ultimate Guide to Cape Town, South Africa

What to see and do, when to visit and where to stay; here is our ultimate Cape Town guide for your visit to the Mother City.

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The best tips and tricks to travel safely in Southern Africa
Africa, South Africa, Tips and Hacks, Travel Resources, Zambia The Common Wanderer 1/20/17 Africa, South Africa, Tips and Hacks, Travel Resources, Zambia The Common Wanderer 1/20/17

The best tips and tricks to travel safely in Southern Africa

Here are the safety tips we discovered on our African travels, to help you avoid becoming criminal fodder, or the latest victim of Africa-belly.

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South Luangwa National Park: Africa's best safari destination?
Africa, Zambia The Common Wanderer 1/16/17 Africa, Zambia The Common Wanderer 1/16/17

South Luangwa National Park: Africa's best safari destination?

For scenery, variety and density of animals, there really is no other park like South Luangwa National Park, one Africa's best safari destinations.

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