Insider Tips For Exceptional Travel 

Welcome to CHICA Travel, the ultimate guide for South African women looking to explore the world one trip at a time. My name is Lelo Boyana, and as your host, I’ll be sharing my own experiences and insights, as well as those of fellow globetrotters and industry experts.

Together, we’ll delve into the must-see places, itineraries, budgeting strategies, and everything else you need to make your trips unforgettable. From popular destinations to off-the-beaten-path spots, and from curating the perfect itinerary to discovering hidden gems, you’ll find inspiration, information, and practical advice tailored specifically for South African travellers.

Each episode, we’ll cover a variety of topics related to traveling as a South African, sharing personal stories, answering questions from listeners, and inviting guest experts to share their knowledge and experience.

So, whether you’re a seasoned traveler or just starting to plan your first adventure, tune in to CHICA Travel and take notes. Don’t let the overwhelmed feeling of all the information online stop you from satisfying your wanderlust..

Let CHICA Travel be your ultimate guide!

Latest Podcast Episodes

Eps. 47 My Cape Solocation & Listener Questions

Eps. 47 My Cape Solocation & Listener Questions

In this episode, I’m on the other side of the microphone and answer listener questions about my recent trip to the Western Cape, facilitated by my friend & fellow travel lover Lerato Moja (@lahvee) . Lerato and I chat about the places I visited, how I chose them,...

Eps 46. Adventure Travels Around The World With Johan and Jana

Eps 46. Adventure Travels Around The World With Johan and Jana

This week on the show I am chatting to Cape Town based couple Johan (@a.whale.away) and Jana who share all about their travel adventures. Johan and Jana are budget travelers who went on an 18-month long honeymoon around the world and also spent 3 weeks cycling through...

Eps 45. Traveling to Japan with Lalla Hirayama

Eps 45. Traveling to Japan with Lalla Hirayama

This week I am in conversation with Lalla Hirayama about her mother’s homeland, Japan. Lalla was born in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa-Ken, Japan and moved to South Africa when she was 6 years old. At 13 she moved back to Japan but later returned to SA at 16. In this chat,...

Eps. 47 My Cape Solocation & Listener Questions

Eps. 47 My Cape Solocation & Listener Questions

In this episode, I’m on the other side of the microphone and answer listener questions about my recent trip to the Western Cape, facilitated by my friend & fellow travel lover Lerato Moja (@lahvee) . Lerato and I chat about the places I visited, how I chose them,...

Eps 46. Adventure Travels Around The World With Johan and Jana

Eps 46. Adventure Travels Around The World With Johan and Jana

This week on the show I am chatting to Cape Town based couple Johan (@a.whale.away) and Jana who share all about their travel adventures. Johan and Jana are budget travelers who went on an 18-month long honeymoon around the world and also spent 3 weeks cycling through...

Eps 45. Traveling to Japan with Lalla Hirayama

Eps 45. Traveling to Japan with Lalla Hirayama

This week I am in conversation with Lalla Hirayama about her mother’s homeland, Japan. Lalla was born in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa-Ken, Japan and moved to South Africa when she was 6 years old. At 13 she moved back to Japan but later returned to SA at 16. In this chat,...

Eps 44. Lerato Bambo on Living in Bali

Eps 44. Lerato Bambo on Living in Bali

This week I am joined by Lerato Bambo (@leratolb) who has been working as a digital nomad for over 5 years, having lived in 4 different continents. Lerato runs a blog called lifefromabag.com and in there she shares everything you need to know about leaving south...