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 41. Senegal Solo Missions with Senzelwe
This week on the show I am chatting to Senzelwe Mthembu aka @Senz_m about her recent solo trip to Senegal and she generously shares tips for visiting , what she got up to, how much she spent and everything she learned while exploring.
Ep 40. What You Need To Know If Traveling Out of SA
In this episode I chat to @tlalane about her recent trip to Zanzibar and how she prepared for it. We cover her research process, covid testing, travel insurance and protocols in Zanzibar, or rather the lack of. The conversation continues On Twitter/IG...
Eps 39: The Most Memorable Meal I’ve Had While Travelling
In this special episode, I asked a few friends of the podcast about the most memorable meal they have had during their travels and these responses ranged from Maputo, Sevilla, Hoedspruit, Italy to Mexico so please give this episode and make a note for your travels!...
Eps 39: The Most Memorable Meal I’ve Had While Travelling
In this special episode, I asked a few friends of the podcast about the most memorable meal they have had during their travels and these responses ranged from Maputo, Sevilla, Hoedspruit, Italy to Mexico so please give this episode and make a note for your travels!...
Eps 38: Ilha de Mozambique with Lerato Mogoatlhe
This week on the show, I have Lerato Mogoatlhe aka @MadamAfrika back as a guest and this time we zone in on what she enjoyed about the unknown paradise that is Ilha de Moćambique.
Eps 37: How Mutua Would Spend 7 Days Road Tripping Through Namibia
In this week’s episode. I chat to Kenyan photographer, Mutua Matheka (@truthslinger) about what he considers a perfect road trip, his highlights of travelling through Southern Africa, touching the snow for the first time in Africa as well his suggestion for spending 7...
Ep 36: Dorah Sitole’s Iconic 40 Years of Food & Travel
This episode features the legendary award-winning author, food and travel writer Dorah Sitole and we talk about her new book, 40 Years of Iconic Food, as well as the countries that inspired her during her food travels.