Podcast Studio Chica Travel with Lelo

Chica Travel with Lelo

“The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page”, so says Saint Augustine about travel. I might as well be living by it because it literally defines my passion for travel and has given me one of the most fulfilling experiences of my life.

My wanderlust spirit has turned into a bucket full of experiences and joys that I would like to share with you, so that you can see and enjoy all the wonders the world has to offer. Welcome to CHICA Travel with Lelo, an exciting podcast that aims to provide you, fellow travellers, with all the information and tools you need as you go on your exciting escapades around the world.

Are you a curious and adventurous soul? Do you get itchy feet from staying in one place for long? Are you looking for exciting places to explore? Are you interested in popular or off-the-beaten-path destinations? Are you so consumed with wanderlust that you can’t wait to go on your next adventure? Are you overwhelmed by all the information online, and looking to find information from other travellers? And, do you perhaps wonder if all these trips won’t break your bank account?

Well, join me, Lelo Boyana, as I help answer all these questions. Through CHICA Travel, I chat to fellow globetrotters and industry experts who excitedly share their tips and tricks on everything travel. With in-depth discussions on
must-see destinations plus what to do when you get there, budget for travel and everything you need to turn your trips into amazing experiences and lifetime memories; CHICA Travel is your ultimate go-to information hub.

New episodes out every Monday.

Keep in touch with me on social media through @MsLeloB / @ChicaTravelPodcast or send an email to lelob@chicatravel.co.za
Weekly English South Africa Places & Travel
62 Episodes
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35. Food & Travel with LesDaChef

This 2nd part of my #TravelWithMrDFood series features one of South Africa’s most loved Chefs, Lesego Semenya, fondly know. As Les Da Chef. Lesego and I chat about his love for travel, how he finds the best food spots during trips, what’s on his food travel bucket list and more…
27 Oct 2020 32 min

34. Christelle on Showing The World’s Richness Through Food

This week’s episode is sponsored by MrD Food so join me as I #travelwithMrDFood and take you on a journey with Christelle (@xtel.thefoodie), who is a Food & Travel Entrepreneur. Christelle and I chat about her food experiences while growing up in Ghana as well as how she uses food…
21 Oct 2020 33 min

33. Nokxie on Black Youth Travel & The Virtual Hike Festival

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,…
18 Sep 2020 22 min

32. Exploring The Western Cape with Tebogo Pin-Pin

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…
2 Sep 2020 49 min

31. Sisa Ntshona on SA Tourism

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…
27 Aug 2020 1 hour

30. My Port Elizabeth Experience

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
14 Aug 2020 9 min

29. Exploring our Own Mzansi

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…
3 Aug 2020 11 min

28. Our Worst Travel Experiences

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
28 Jul 2020 12 min

27. The Essential Items We Pack When Travelling

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…
23 Jul 2020 14 min

26. Out Of Office On A Solo Trip

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
15 Jul 2020 17 min

25. Sipho’s Highlights from South Africa’s 9 Provinces

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…
19 May 2020 1 hr 01 min

24. All About Our Magical Trip to Lamu, Kenya

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…
8 May 2020 41 min

23: A Look Into Aviation & How Our Travel Will Change After Coronavirus

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…
27 Apr 2020 54 min

Trailer: We Will Travel Again

For now though, let’s stay home, stay safe and help the country & the world contain the CoronaVirus. #FlattenTheCurve
30 Mar 2020 4 min

22. Photography Tips from Mutua Matheka

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…
23 Mar 2020 21 min

21. Foodie Travel with Janine Jellars

"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…
9 Mar 2020 1 hr 27 min

20. Traveling Africa on Faith With Lerato Mogoatlhe

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…
1 Mar 2020 1 hr 01 min

19. Katchie Nzama On Holiday Flings & Solo Missions

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…
23 Feb 2020 1 hr 04 min

18. Around The Globe With Mich Atagana

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…
16 Feb 2020 59 min

17. Accra With Melanie Bala

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…
9 Feb 2020 50 min
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