Chica Travel with Lelo

In this week’s episode, I’m hosting adventure seeker, Noxolo Kapela aka @Blackcasegirl_za and we are chatting about an amazing initiative she is launching during this month of September. Through her love for hiking and adventure, Nokxie and her hiking squad with a purpose are introducing a Virtual Hiking Festival series, which is raising funds for the Travel Youth Fund.  For more...

This week’s guest is Tebogo Pin-Pin who is a Western Cape travel planner, passionate about Africa and the Western Cape. Tebogo loves exploring unique destinations and tour activities in and around the Western Cape & so offers his clients experiences that go beyond just "table mountain" . If you like what he has to say in this episode, be sure to check him out on https://www.tjadventures....

This week I chat to Sisa Ntshona who is the Chief Executive of South African Tourism to discuss the impact of Covid-19 on the tourism sector, plans for SA's tourism recovery and concerns about the cost of travel in SA. Share your feedback with me me on social media @MsLeloB & @chicaTravelPodcast or email lelob@chicatravel.co.za

This week I share my experience in Port Elizabeth, in the Eastern Cape. Our guide for this trip was Siseko Yelani from Uncuthu Tours - www.uncuthutours.co.za Have a memorable PE story? Share it with me on social media @MsLeloB & @chicaTravelPodcast or email lelob@chicatravel.co.za

In this conversation, Lyton shares about his experience at Thabaledi Game Lodge in the North West and week day dream about other places we want to visit in South Africa. With Intra provincial travel being allowed in SA, which places in your province will you be visiting? Let me know via #chicatravelpod on social media @chicatravelpodcast

In this week’s episode, I chat to Lyton (@audacioustoni) and Kea (@keagi_m) about our worst travel experiences. Catch up with me on social media @MsLeloB & @chicaTravelPodcast #ChicaTravel or email @travel@chica.co.za

In this week’s episode, Kea (@keagi_m) and Lyton (@audacioustoni) tell me about the items they do not leave behind when travelling. Kea and I are quite shocked at some of the things Lyton lists. What do you pack when travelling? Let me know by leaving it under reviews on Apple Podcast, or on social media @MsLeloB/ @chicaTravelPodcast #ChicaTravel

This episode features Lyton Sibanda and Kea Makgoba as they step out of The Office Podcast to visit Chica Travel and share about their experience with Solo Travel and how they conquered. The travel conversation continues On Twitter/IG @MsLeloB / @ChicaTravelPod. Email travel@chica.co.za #ChicaTravelPod

This week on the show I’m talking to Sipho Mkhwanazi (@Alphi_S) about some of his favorite spots around South Africa. Sipho also introduces us to key national parks to visit in SA, what to see in Venda, Limpopo and did you know about Phiphidi Waterfall and Augrabies Falls in Northern Cape? Well, I made some discoveries. The travel conversation continues On Twitter/IG @MsLeloB / @ChicaTravelP...

In this week’s episode I’ve invited my travel buddies for a discussion on our trip to Lamu, Kenya in February. @Keaparang, @Siphiwe. Dlamini, @kelets_o, @lesole_snap and @silvianjoki share their highlights from #ChicaTravelLamu and the experiences they think you would benefit from exploring when you visit this magical Kenyan island. Airbnb: Kinooni House, Lamu Old Town The travel conve...

In this week’s episode, i chat with Ogaga Udjo (IG: @ogaga_za) who’s a traveler and Managing Director of ZA Logics. Ogaga gives us some insight into how the Coronavirus has impacted the aviation industry as well as his thoughts on how travel will change after the pandemic. Please take a few minutes to complete the Chica Travel Listener Survey - Link below The travel conversation contin...

For now though, let’s stay home, stay safe and help the country & the world contain the CoronaVirus. #FlattenTheCurve Listener Survey

In this bonus episode which is an extract from an upcoming episode, I chat with Kenyan Photographer, Mutua Matheka (@truthslinger) on the role of editing and filters in photography, what to do to take beautiful pictures while traveling and why you should invest in a tripod. Please complete this listener survery

"Food tourism is the act of travelling for a taste of place in order to get a sense of place." Do you love food as much as you love travel? Well, this week’s guest is Digital Content Creator, Janine Jellars and she shares her favourite picks for destinations that are worth visiting for their cuisine. The travel conversation continues On Twitter/IG @MsLeloB / @ChicaTravelPod. Email travel@chi...

Journalist and Author, Lerato Mogoatlhe joins me in the studio this week and we reminisce about my favourite moments from her travel memoir Vagabond, her planned group trip to Ake Festival in Lagos (it’s an open invite so listen for details) and she gives me advice on what to do when in Lamu, Kenya. The travel conversation continues On Twitter/IG @MsLeloB / @ChicaTravelPod. Email travel@chic...

The free spirited Katchie Nzama (@thesolowandera) who is a Travel & Beer Blogger is in studio this week and the conversation is lit as we break African borders and tackle Holiday flings, Sexual liberation, couch surfing, busting myths about African men, Ghanaian boy tears and getting paid to travel. The travel conversation continues On Twitter/IG @MsLeloB / @ChicaTravelPod. Email travel@chica....

This week’s special guest is Mich Atagana (@globemich) who’s the Head of Communications and Public Affairs at Google South Africa. Mich and I talk about her extensive travels around the globe, Google Maps’ 15th anniversary, offsetting our carbon footprint and sustainable travel. Listen to find out why she was sleeping in a Barcelona club and her love for Ethiopia. The travel conv...

This week on the podcast I’m joined by a woman with a kind heart, fierce mind and brave spirit - TV & Radio Personality, Melanie Bala (@melzinbala). Melanie tells us all about her visit to Accra, Ghana, traveling with kids, what makes a best travel companion, her AfroChella experience, Ghanaian food and more! Follow Mel’s travels on IG via #MellaTravels. The travel conversation con...

On this first episode of 2020, I chat to Award winning Business Woman Farah Fortune (@fcfortune) who’s the Director of African Star Communications. Farah tells us all about her December 2019 trip to Vietnam and her experience at Hoi Chi Minh, Da Nang and Hanoi. From visas, flights, where to stay, transportation, food, activities, culture plus tips and tricks to navigate the cities and make y...

On this first episode of 2020, I chat to Award winning Business Woman Farah Fortune (@fcfortune) who’s the Director of African Star Communications. Part 1: Farah tells us about leaving South Africa at 10 years old for Europe, growing up in England and visiting the Red Light District with her dad. Listen to Part 2 for details of her Vietnam trio in December 2019. Keep the travel conversation...

It’s 2020 and I’m super excited to kickstart a new season of Chica Travel with the first episode out on 3 February. This new season promises to continue giving you tips, tricks and advice to help you travel beyond your comfort zone and turn your travels into enjoyable experiences. My guests will be sharing stories of their travels and giving advice about flights, visas, packing, money,...

In this episode I am joined by @lahvito and we discuss my trip to Mallorca, Spain with Google as well as the best Google Apps to use while Traveling. Best Travel Companion Apps: Google Translate Google Lens Google Maps Google Arts and Culture Google Photos Google Assistant For images taken during this trip, please check out #MallorcaWithGoogle on Instagram. Other Apps mentioned in previous Chica T...

In this special episode of Chica Travel, I go a bit off-script to share with you the reason for my unscheduled hiatus. Thank you to my friend @lahvito for joining me for the chat and thank YOU for all the ratings, reviews and continuing to listen to the episodes. Social Media: @MsLeloB / #ChicaTravelPod Email: travel@chica.co.za

An excerpt from my interview with Stylist Siya Ndube. Ladies, here is a list of 10 basic items to pack for your trip and it doesn’t include Jeans! New episodes of the podcast will be back from November 2019. For now keep the travel conversation going on #ChicaTravelPod or email travel@chica.co.za

In this week’s episode, I chat to PR Consultant Marang Setshwaelo about growing up in various parts of the continent as well as Ethiopia and Senegal as travel destinations. I also briefly reflect on my first ever trip to Lagos in 2008, which was made possible by Marang. Follow the conversation on social media via #ChicaTravelPod and follow Marang on @marangdream