Episode 19: Backpacking South Africa – Interview with Robin League




Trust The Trail show

Summary: <br> On this episode we sit down with Robin League and discuss what backpacking in South Africa is like. Most people know what “backpacking” in the US is. But in different countries around the world, the word “backpacking” is or can be a little different.<br> Our guest Robin League spent 2 years in the <a href="https://www.peacecorps.gov/">Peace Corps</a> in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swaziland">Swaziland Africa</a>. She often went backpacking from Hostel to Hostel on the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wild_Coast_Region,_Eastern_Cape">Wild Coast of South Africa</a>.  How is backpacking on the Wild Coast different than backpacking in the US National Forest’s? Robin gives us the low down on what it’s like and what to expect.<br> We also discuss the different water treatment systems and what to expect when driving around South Africa. You would be surprised to find out what taking Public Transportation is like.<br> We also give you a few tips and how to’s if you ever travel to South Africa and want to go backpacking on the Wild Coast.<br> This podcast was a lot of fun. Robin is a good friend of ours and has gone backpacking with us in the US. Have you ever gone backpacking in another Country? Let us know where and what your experience was like.<br>