Hello fellow travellers! In this episode, I discuss the Long Tom Pass which is a section of the Panorama Route, in Mpumalanga, that runs between Lydenburg and Sabie. It is very majestic and has a lot to offer in terms of heritage and activities, which I also discuss in this episode. Enjoy! Disclaimers are becoming a thing in my descriptions (LOL!): The correct length of the barrel of a Long Tom Cannon is 155 mm, not 155 m. If you're interested in more, you are welcome to view the content I make available on TikTok (@pheladipresents ..read more

Hello fellow travellers! In this episode, I wrap up the first season of this podcast. I also briefly discuss the Iziko Slave Lodge and Cape Point, which I had initially planned to separately discuss as the destinations that related to the themes of "The Woman King" movie, but could not do so because of reasons I also discuss in this episode.  I thank you all for listening to this first season of the podcast. I look forward to talking to you in the second season, coming in 2023. I wish you all a happy festive season. Take care of yourselves. That's all folks!  If you're interested in ..read more

Hello fellow travellers! In this episode I discuss the South African travel deals that are annually made available to local citizens during September. These include the SA Travel Week and the SANParks week. Do make sure to not miss out on these deals. Enjoy! Disclaimer: Limpopo is a Province. In this episode, I make the mistake of saying it is a country. My mouth sometimes tends to betray me and it seems to do so, more especially, throughout this episode.  If you're interested in more, you are welcome to view the content I make available on TikTok (@pheladipresents ..read more

Hello fellow travellers! In this episode, I discuss "The Woman King". A movie about the Agojie warrior women of the kingdom of Dahomey that used to exist in the region of modern day Benin, a country in west Africa. I discuss what you can expect from the movie and some of the elements of its production that personally stood out for me. In addition to the movie, I also discuss "Warrior Women with Lupita Nyong'o" which is a documentary about the Agojie warriors. I suggest that you watch it in addition to watching the movie, to help balance what is fictional about these women with what is factual ..read more

Hello fellow travellers! It's story hour with me, because in this episode I discuss South African literary icon, Sol Plaatje, and his pioneering novel titled "Mhudi". I discuss who he was, his literary and political careers, the significance of "Mhudi" and I also read some excerpts to give you a taste of his novel. So that you may also go grab yourselves copies of his book. I bought mine from Exclusive Books at Menlyn Mall, in Pretoria. We might not be focusing on a physical destination but we are still definitely learning something new about South African cultural heritage. Enjoy!  If yo ..read more

Hello fellow travellers! In this second episode, I discuss the Mapungubwe cultural site which shows evidence of an ancient African Kingdom that existed during the Iron Age at approximately 1200 AD (12th Century), but has since unfortunately disappeared. I had so much to say about Mapungubwe and its personal significance to me as a Black African and Pedi woman that I had to break the episode into two parts. This is the first part. Enjoy! If you're interested in more, you are welcome to view the content I make available on TikTok (@pheladipresents ..read more

Hello fellow travellers! In this episode, I discuss some of the safety precautions that one should consider when traveling to Mpumalanga (and possibly South Africa in general). Though South Africa is a destination I am proud of and which I encourage everyone to travel, I do not want to present information that is ignorant of the issues that plague the country. I also do not want to present my own travel experiences as glamorous and without faults. Traveling the country, and the world in general, does not eliminate the issues that exist and make you invisible to them. Rather, travel makes the i ..read more

Hello fellow travellers! In this episode I discuss the Lydenburg Heads, which are a collection of sculptures made out of pottery that date back to the Early Iron Age, approximately 490/500 AD (5th century). These heads are significant because they are the oldest known sculpture artworks found in the southern region of Africa. Enjoy!  Another disclaimer: The correct location that the Iziko South African Museum is located in is the Cape Town Company Gardens. If you're interested in more, you are welcome to view the content I make available on TikTok (@pheladipresents ..read more

Hello fellow travellers! In this second part on the Mapungubwe cultural site, I discuss my personal experience of touring the national park. This third episode is a continuation of the second episode in which I had established the historical context and significance of Mapungubwe. However, here, I discuss the activities that you can expect to participate in when visiting Mapungubwe. Enjoy! If you're interested in more, you are welcome to view the content I make available on TikTok (@pheladipresents ..read more

Welcome fellow travellers! In this first episode I discuss the concept of the podcast and the plans I have set out for it. I also unpack cultural heritage tourism in South Africa and my appreciation of African cultural heritage. This episode is all about helping you understand what you can expect from this podcast. Enjoy! If you're interested in more, you are welcome to view the content I make available on TikTok (@pheladipresents ..read more