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on January 30, 2015

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Tourist vs Traveler vs Excursionist

I always tell people how I am a traveler and not a tourist. Contrary to popular belief there is a huge difference between the two. Also, beyond the traveler and tourist, we also have the excursionist.
Tourist: Tourists are generally governed by time. Tourists go on holiday to get away from their lives, to go “rest” and get away from daily stresses. Tourists are the people who go away and after their short holiday they usually come back feeling tired because they tried to cram everything in the short time they had. They want to discover and rest at the same time – can someone say “Mission Impossible”?!?! a tourist will have their whole itinerary planned out by the time they leave home. They have an idea of what they will be doing, when, at that time, where and how. Everything is planned to the last detail.
Traveler: The traveler on the other hand is never in a rush. A traveler understands this is their lifestyle. They have a bit more time, they have a list of what needs to be done and w…

Travelling from Addis Ababa in Ethiopia to Khartoum, Sudan.

Traveling from South Africa to Kenya has been easy, the transport infrastructure is set and its simple to go from one country to the next on only one bus. I had to fly into Addis Ababa from Nairobi due to visa issue but I honestly would not recommend road travel North of Kenya to anyone, it is really not safe.
From Addis to Khartoum you will need to take a 12 hour bus to Gondar, long distance traveling is prohibited in Ethiopia after dark so your bus will leave Addis Ababa at 5am. You will arrive in Gondar just before sunset. This bus will set you back 485 Birr. Be aware that all the bathroom stops are in the bushes, and only lunch is at a restaurant that is not really appealing so I suggest you have a packed lunch. Find a hotel in Gondar, there is one right next to the bus station, about a 50 metre walk. Stay the night and in the morning you will take a mini bus taxi to Matema which is the neighbouring village to Sudan. This is a 4 hour drive because you keep stopping for people to get o…

Tshatshingo Potholes

Tshatshingo potholes are in Northern South Africa. The water comes in from the Tshi rocks River. Possibly the scariest natural water feature I have encountered.
This giant hole has no trace of life in it. Nobody knows were the water goes when it falls into the giant pot.

The are a few rock pools before the giant pothole. The water is very clear when it is not rainy season. And you also have the opportunity to cliff jump if you are brave enough.
People have accidentally fell in and unfortunately bodies are never retrieved. Even divers don't like this place.

Travel to Makwarani village soon in Vhembe and visit the Tshatshingo potholes. Make sure to bring your swimming gear and a picnic basket.

The weekends are when the places comes to live as music revelers come out to picnic in the shades and have a pool in the rock pools. During the week you will find local villagers doing their laundry in the river.

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