Chica Travel with Lelo

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 Listener Survey

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 1 hour

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

16. Part 2: Farah on Traveling to Vietnam

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…

2 Feb 2020 1 hr 08 min

16. Part 1: Farah on her first trip ever

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…

2 Feb 2020 18 min

Trailer: New Season, New Trips

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…

30 Jan 2020 7 min

15. The Best Apps for Travel

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…

21 Nov 2019 32 min

Special Episode: Here Is Why I’ve Been Away

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…

21 Nov 2019 34 min

Bonus Episode: 10 Basic Items To Pack For Your Trip

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…

4 Oct 2019 5 min

14. All About Ethiopia and Senegal with proudly African Marang

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…

16 Sep 2019 1 hr 02 min

Bonus Episode: This and That About Chica Travel

I am on a break this week so there is no new episode but here is a podcast of my Travel Chat on PowerFM with Mich Atagana recorded in August 2019. Audio courtesy of Power FM Love and strength to fellow South African women who have to live through this…

8 Sep 2019 24 min

13. Lucille On Traveling With Kids

Traveling with children seems quite daunting if you have not done but this week’s guest, Lucille Gumbi (@mrsladylu) has been doing it effortlessly for years. Lucille shares on her travels with Jamie & Jodie plus how she infused fun for herself during the trips. Please subscribe & share your feedback…

2 Sep 2019 57 min