Meet South Africa’s avid travellers living their best lives on the move
From sho't lefts to global hotspots... a growing number of South Africans are embracing travel as a lifestyle - not just a getaway.
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702's Clement Manyathela is joined by travel lovers Gaynor Neill and Nadine Ndlovu.
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The number of South Africans packing their bags and succumbing to their wanderlust is on the rise.
From the Winelands to the wonders of the world, more locals are travelling regularly - and with purpose.
These avid travellers are passionate explorers who chase experiences, not just destinations.
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Gaynor and Nadine are two such travellers. Gaynor says the travel bug bit her at an early age.
"I think I've always been a bit of an adventurer."
- Gaynor Neill, Travel lover
And it was this adventurous spirit that led Gaynor into a travel-focused career.
"Thirty years ago I started a career in luxury and niche cruises. Through the career, I've managed to visit six of the seven continents."
- Gaynor Neill, Travel lover
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Nadine explains that it was after securing a job in the US - her first overseas trip - that she discovered her love of travelling.
"I was based in the United States for two years, and travelling between states is like travelling to a different country. I went to 25 of the states in two years.
- Nadine Ndlovu, Travel lover
"Then I fell in love with travelling to other countries, it became addictive and the more places I saw, the more places I wanted to travel to."
- Nadine Ndlovu, Travel lover
But unlike some who love to travel, Nadine says she learned early that she is NOT a fan of travelling alone.
"No, it's so boring, I need people. I want to be able to say, oh look over there... take a picture!"
- Nadine Ndlovu, Travel lover
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