Tag Archives: Travel
Our Prices Are Crazy Low Until End Of July!
Cape Town accommodation deals! Book Riverlodge Backpackers by July 31, 2017, for dormitory savings and private room discounts. Plus, explore Garden Route safaris!
Roni Is Hooked On Traveling
Travel changed my life: Solo trips, cultural immersion, lifelong friendships, and personal growth. Discover how exploring the world can shape who you are.
Why Cape Town Is A Photographer’s Paradise
If you're familiar with Cape Town, you'll know all about the rolling mountains, the stunning oceans and the vast winelands. It's no secret that Cape Town is breath-taking. Combining Cape Town's eclectic scenery and divine hues, you have a photographer's paradise.
Read more to see why Cape Town is the best spot for photographers, with photographs to prove it.
Yup, Sometimes Backpacking Sucks!
While many will agree that backpacking is awesome, let's be honest for a second and admit that there are certain times during your trip where you wish for a second that you could be staying in a luxurious hotel nestled against a mountain slope.
Although backpacking is filled with adventure and meeting all sorts of interesting characters, while saving you a LOT of money that would otherwise be spent on expensive accommodation, it definitely does have its downside.
What's so great is that although we all know these downsides to backpacking, the pros definitely outweigh the cons.
Anyway, let's take a look at the reasons why backpacking sometimes sucks.
Making Friends At A Backpacking Hostel: 101
Make friends while traveling! Choose the right hostel, engage in activities, ask questions, and share your talents. Tips for solo travelers and those with anxiety.
Meet Roni, Part 4!
Cape Town life: Learn about social media marketing, volunteering at Tears Animal Rescue, and hostel work. Discover personal growth and community involvement.
6 Essential Tips For Making The Most Out Of Backpacking In Cape Town
Essential Cape Town travel tips for backpackers and all travelers! Explore like a local, stay safe, learn the lingo, and enjoy the diverse experiences. Your ultimate Cape Town guide!
Meet Roni, Part 3!
On my off days, I finally got the chance to go surfing again. Last time I was trying to catch waves was in 2013 in Surfers Paradise, Australia. In my mind, I would have start all over again. Despite this, I didn’t take any lessons and just rented a board and a wet suit and desperately tried to remember what they had taught me in Oz.
Was I a regular or goofy foot? How did you pop up on the board and how to position myself on it...........
Meet Roni, Part 2!
Find out where Roni has gone exploring in Cape Town, what exciting things he has gotten up to & how he's been handling his internship at Riverlodge Backpackers!
Meet Roni, Our Newest Addition
My name is Roni Eerikäinen and I’m a Finnish student of hospitality management. I am currently interning at Riverlodge Backpackers in South Africa and in this blog I’ll write about my 6 months stay here in Cape Town.
