Posts Tagged ‘Eastern Cape’
My Township Tour
Portrait of a Nompumulelo child dreaming of being a star.
I had one goal for our three week trip to South Africa – a township shoot. I’ve realized that township may be a word only recognized in South Africa, so here is my own interpretation of what a township is:
In South Africa, there is a large gap between the rich and the poor (the second largest in the world). Generally, the poor end up working for the rich as cleaners, gardeners and so on. Outside of every major affluent area, there is an area where the “poor” set up a temporary home. Initially, they look like slums (squatter camps), but once permanent residents begin to settle, houses are built (by the government) and the squatter camp gets referred to as a township
The Eastern Cape – Wild Coast
This is part 2 in an in depth travel photography series on the Eastern Cape, South Africa. If you missed part 1, check out The Wildlife here.
Wild Coast
Head down to the beach in the Eastern Cape and an un-spoilt, wild coastline is what you will discover along almost the entire Eastern Cape coastline. It is not difficult to find a beach where you’ll be the only person for kilometers.
The Wild Coast, Wild Life and Wild Sports
The attractions of South Africa are well documented: the big five, Table Mountain, the cultural diversity and massive open spaces. Traditionally, the Western Cape is the tourist Mecca with Cape Town being one of the top ten holiday destinations in the world. With its neighbour getting so much attention, the Eastern Cape tends to be ignored, which makes it the perfect destination for savvy travelers.
The Eastern Cape is packed with underrated attractions Read the rest of this entry »