To help you get the most of your travel experiences, Traveling with AAA takes you around the country and the world through conversations with industry pros. You’ll hear tips and tricks, travelers’ tales, and hard-won wisdom that will inspire you to plan your next adventure. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are not necessarily the views of Auto Club Enterprises/The Automobile Club of Southern California, AAA and/or its affiliates.
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To help you get the most of your travel experiences, Traveling with AAA takes you around the country and the world through conversations with industry pros. You’ll hear tips and tricks, travelers’ tales, and hard-won wisdom that will inspire you to plan your next adventure. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are not necessarily the views of Auto Club Enterprises/The Automobile Club of Southern California, AAA and/or its affiliates.
South Africa for the Curious Traveler: Wildlife, Wine, & Conservation with Alexandra Owens
Traveling with AAA
30 minutes 58 seconds
3 weeks ago
South Africa for the Curious Traveler: Wildlife, Wine, & Conservation with Alexandra Owens
From safaris and scuba diving to vineyards and vibrant art scenes, South Africa offers a variety of experiences for travelers and adventure seekers. Seeing the Big Five might be the most well-known reason to visit, but the country's spectacular beauty goes far beyond the bush.Traveling with AAA host Angie Orth chats with Alexandra Owens, a seasoned travel journalist who focuses on outdoor adventures, sustainability, and cultural storytelling. Her work highlights how conservation and tourism intersect across South Africa as well as how travelers can explore responsibly while immersing themselves in nature, food, and culture.In this episode, Alexandra shares practical advice for first-time travelers to South Africa—from visas and vaccines to packing for multiple climates—and paints a vivid picture of what it’s like to experience the country’s vast natural landscape. You’ll also hear about South Africa’s rich wine history, the rise of female safari guides, and the growing trend of sustainable “bush-to-table” dining.What You’ll Learn:01:35 What to know before your first trip to South Africa03:18 Experiencing the magic of a safari 07:01 How “guilt-free” safaris are reshaping sustainable tourism 16:22 The story behind South Africa’s wine revival 19:18 Scuba diving, marine safaris, and penguin encountersConnect with Alexandra Owens:Website: https://www.alexandraowens.com/ (https://www.alexandraowens.com/)What do you want to see most in South Africa? Tell us in the comments!Connect with AAA:Book travel: https://aaa-text.co/travelingwithaaa (https://aaa-text.co/travelingwithaaa)LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aaa-auto-club-enterprises (https://www.linkedin.com/company/aaa-auto-club-enterprises)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/AAAAutoClubEnterprises (https://www.instagram.com/AAAAutoClubEnterprises)Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AAAAutoClubEnterprises (https://www.facebook.com/AAAAutoClubEnterprises)
Traveling with AAA
To help you get the most of your travel experiences, Traveling with AAA takes you around the country and the world through conversations with industry pros. You’ll hear tips and tricks, travelers’ tales, and hard-won wisdom that will inspire you to plan your next adventure. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are not necessarily the views of Auto Club Enterprises/The Automobile Club of Southern California, AAA and/or its affiliates.
