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Small Towns, BIG Surprises: Discovering South Africa's Hidden Gems! 

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In this video, we road-tripped from Joburg to Cape Town to show you what some of the small towns are like. Our hope is that next time you might want to experience them for yourself. Trust us, they're worth exploring in-depth rather than just driving through and that's because soul of South Africa resides in its small towns.
The three main destinations we cover in this video are Gariepdam, Nieu-Bethesda, and Valley of Desolation. More specifically, these are the places of special interest in the video:
✅ deStijl Gariep Hotel: destijl.co.za
✅ Jagtpoort Padstal: / jagtpoort-n9-zero-carb...
✅ Outsiders B&B: www.nieu-bethesda.com/about/ou...
✅ Tot Hier Toe Padstal: / tothiertoepadstal
✅ The Brewery and Two Goats Deli: / thebrewerynieubethesda
✅ Stirlings @ The Ibis: www.theibislounge.co.za/eat/
✅ Valley of Desolation: www.graaffreinet.co.za/listin...
Special thanks to Sasol, Kia South Africa, and Veldskoen Shoes for helping make this first episode possible. More about them in episode two!
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Комментарии : 133   
@josephineng2507
@josephineng2507 3 месяца назад
I’m a Singaporean married to a S. African. I just love road trips and the small towns of SA and the big open skies. And Karoo lamb … yum yum yum! Looking forward to part 2.
@likeatourist
@likeatourist 3 месяца назад
You don't understand how happy this makes my heart to read! Thank you for your support, for taking the time to watch, and for leaving a comment. Means the world to us!
@Luciferissatan
@Luciferissatan 3 месяца назад
Best Travel vlogger in south ah IMO. Not those long boring talkative vlogs we used to.
@likeatourist
@likeatourist 3 месяца назад
We will take that with BOTH hands. Thank you for the support, for watching the video, and for leaving such a wonderful comment. It's like fuel to our fire.
@SharonaPJ
@SharonaPJ 3 месяца назад
Makes me heart sore 😫 I miss SA 💔 so much and if I could, I'd move back in a heartbeat 💓 Thanks so much 🙏 appreciated this so much. Loved the Padstahls and the creative chefs, and the art and of course, the views. There is nowhere on earth quite like South Africa ❤❤❤
@LivingConsciouslywithMC
@LivingConsciouslywithMC 3 месяца назад
Just pure MAGIC!!! We truly live in one of the most AMAZING countries in the world 🙏
@likeatourist
@likeatourist 3 месяца назад
From your lips to God's ears. It's one of the reasons we're so excited about the "Small Towns South Africa" group on Facebook. The more people see the beauty, the more they're inclined to visit for themselves.
@cliffblackburn5880
@cliffblackburn5880 3 месяца назад
Hey Mark Sham you and Jeandre Martin Strydom rock, I don't think people understand the time it takes to do this you inspire us - Thank you. Always enjoy the Like a Tourist RU-vid videos. - Well Done boys!!
@likeatourist
@likeatourist 3 месяца назад
Your support means so much to us, Clifford. Thank you for all your support!
@verquemarias838
@verquemarias838 2 месяца назад
we have a Beautiful country, thank you so much
@peterkoning21
@peterkoning21 3 месяца назад
I am lucky enough to have been to most of these places. I do wish I had the finances to do trips like this.....forever !!!!
@Tamtalkslife
@Tamtalkslife 3 месяца назад
Nothing like this out there! Thank you for show casing our beautiful country! There's nothing like a KIA
@samstravels86
@samstravels86 3 месяца назад
I love stopping at every single padstal when I travel (it drives my partner crazy because I stop literally EVERY time I see one haha. My goodness...your shots of Nieu Bethesda are phenomenal, really enjoyed seeing everything, THANK YOU ! I do feel like I need a full 2 weeks in the town to see all of Nieu Bethesda lol. Sam (New Places To Go - haven't figured out how to set up my new youtube channel yet lol)
@likeatourist
@likeatourist 3 месяца назад
That's so funny because I do the exact same thing. I always want to see how each padstal is different and I even give them a little rating in my head. More importantly, you really would need around 2 weeks in Nieu-Bethesda to get through all of it. In fact, one of the main reasons "Nieu-Bethesda" isn't in the title of this video is because we want to return and do a full video about this small town over a week. Can't wait to see your content when you return to NB.
@NicoleBeguin
@NicoleBeguin 3 месяца назад
This was so much fun to watch. It makes me want to hop in a car immediately! I giggled the whole way through and... who knew these places existed?! I need to try that meal for myself, it looked insane and delicious.
@likeatourist
@likeatourist 3 месяца назад
I loved being able to watch this video with you first thing this morning. All that was missing was the popcorn. But sharing these moments with you is everything!
@writelearnandearnwithkim
@writelearnandearnwithkim 3 месяца назад
There are some charming places in this video. As an author and artist, I love the creativity of some of the venues. Even the food is artistic. 📚💛
@likeatourist
@likeatourist 3 месяца назад
Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment. The second episode is FILLED with more of those charming places!
@kathryndenham2919
@kathryndenham2919 3 месяца назад
Fantastic video!! The best way to see SA is by doing a road trip. So glad I managed to do this before immigrating
@margaretcary7482
@margaretcary7482 3 месяца назад
Great video Mark! We live in an amazing country!
@MorningShot
@MorningShot 3 месяца назад
That thumbnail forced my hand - great vid chaps.
@likeatourist
@likeatourist 3 месяца назад
Absolutely LOVE this. I wasn't sure about it at first but this is the genius of Jeandre!
@sandramama7993
@sandramama7993 3 месяца назад
Love it! 👏🏽👏🏽
@likeatourist
@likeatourist 3 месяца назад
Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment. Means the world to us!
@michellechristopher8458
@michellechristopher8458 3 месяца назад
Beautiful footage of a beautiful part of the country. I lived in the Eastern Cape for a few years ablong time ago. I've been living away from South Africa for far too long, but I visit every single chance I get. Heading down south next week for some sweet times on the road and then again in June for 3 blissful months of exploration. Thanks for sharing 💕
@stevenmellet5555
@stevenmellet5555 3 месяца назад
Gariep Dam wall has tours that you can go on INSIDE the dam wall, it's a hollow construction & they will take you down to the bedrock that the wall stands on, so you are standing on the base of the wall with the weight of millions of tons of water above you. I'ts an incredible learning experience that I would recommend.
@MaireShaila-ry6it
@MaireShaila-ry6it 3 месяца назад
Awesome beautiful blessing .🕎🌍🙏
@user-eq4zd2un6l
@user-eq4zd2un6l 3 месяца назад
Been travelling through South Africa my entire life and always see new things and new places. Love the video and I'm sure you enjoyed the trip. Keep up the great content 'Like a Tourist' Team!
@elliehasapis9551
@elliehasapis9551 3 месяца назад
Absolutely remarkable!!! You guys are legend….homesick is an understatement
@DrMartinKruger
@DrMartinKruger 3 месяца назад
This is fantastic. Well done Mark 😊
@likeatourist
@likeatourist 3 месяца назад
Your support always means so much to us, Doc! Thank you!
@frederickgreeff9704
@frederickgreeff9704 3 месяца назад
Wow! Great video. Thanks for reminding us that we still have so much to be thankful for in our beautiful country!
@JustHere4NowOk
@JustHere4NowOk 2 месяца назад
We recently came across the channel, and my wife and children can't get enough of the many videos we've watched. They feature some of the small towns we passed during our trip from Johannesburg to Knysna three years ago. Your most recent video has made us want to redo that road trip and break it up into smaller segments this time, to truly enjoy some of the towns we passed. Keep it up. Great South African content. I hope you'll do a trip down to my home province of the Eastern Cape soon, specifically the Wild Coast which is where I grew up.
@traceymartin5712
@traceymartin5712 3 месяца назад
🥳 Shewww weee I have no words except how can you possibly ask us to please watch to the end... More like replay replay and replay again and again. You guy's rock you know your shit 🥳🎉
@amazeballsgaming3770
@amazeballsgaming3770 3 месяца назад
I will be going to see that DAMN WALL as soon as possible.
@LantumBayFilms
@LantumBayFilms 3 месяца назад
That DAAMN WALL. 🤣
@likeatourist
@likeatourist 3 месяца назад
This just tickled me pink 🤣
@MarkPym
@MarkPym 3 месяца назад
Well done, great video. Born and raised in SA now in Canada, miss the old country a lot.
@Mankind0112
@Mankind0112 3 месяца назад
OMG, Gariepdam views from De Stijl Gariep Hotel, and Valley of Desolation in Graaff Reinet. Our country is so beautiful 🇿🇦❤
@JonathanBradysouth-africa
@JonathanBradysouth-africa 3 месяца назад
Another day another banger. This thing is so well done.
@likeatourist
@likeatourist 3 месяца назад
Thanks for being such a supporter legend and team mate!
@wendyb2506
@wendyb2506 3 месяца назад
Loved it! Can't wait for the next episode.
@NdzaloBaloyi45
@NdzaloBaloyi45 3 месяца назад
What in the editing is this, yoh🔥🧐
@danceibrahim8469
@danceibrahim8469 3 месяца назад
Hi Mark. I watched the video and absolutely beautiful. It made me think I was there while watching it. Keep making a difference with what you're doing. Very well done.
@sebuwam
@sebuwam 3 месяца назад
Beautiful Country, Beautiful Car and Amazing Video🔥
@nikkistevensonpone9391
@nikkistevensonpone9391 3 месяца назад
Oh also - the “hectic” got me ⚰️😂. You can take us out of Joburg…
@arcanum1969
@arcanum1969 3 месяца назад
Perfect - Love it. Well done, sir! A gargantuan effort.
@likeatourist
@likeatourist 3 месяца назад
Thank you so much for your support and for dropping a comment. It really inspires the whole team to keep going.
@BMTVSA
@BMTVSA 3 месяца назад
Your videos are always amazing 10/10. Started watching your videos with the Sun City video and i’ve been hooked ever since. Your videographer is out of this world, 10/10 production 👌🏾 you deserve way 50x more subscribers
@likeatourist
@likeatourist 3 месяца назад
Aaaahhh man, that means the world to us. Thank you for the kind words. Here I have to give immense credit to Jeandre who's also in the video with me. He is a magician and I thank God every day he chose to join our small team. The videos wouldn't be the same without him (and his humour) 🤣
@BMTVSA
@BMTVSA 3 месяца назад
@@likeatourist You and him are a perfect combo, the humor between the two of you is crazy. Keep up the good work!
@mapuleselenatsela5709
@mapuleselenatsela5709 2 месяца назад
wonderful, i am jealous of you guys I don't know when did i last travel I love mountains and rivers, dams water falls and wild life, next time invite me to travel with you guys in return I will look after the kids 🤩
@natashjabasson5222
@natashjabasson5222 3 месяца назад
Thank you for showing us all the little gems we have in SA. Love our beautiful country
@phillipfortuin1977
@phillipfortuin1977 3 месяца назад
Can't wait for the next episode
@TheRightPlacePodcast
@TheRightPlacePodcast 3 месяца назад
You guys did it again! What an epic vid! We just added Gariep to our roadtrip plans in June, must also go for a walk on that dam wall 😎 epic soundtrack too!!
@wcbuys
@wcbuys 3 месяца назад
The broken windscreen got me cracking up - random (but, South Africa). I've also been to Gariep Dam a couple of time - but seeing it from a birds-eye view really showcases the scale and beauty of this area! WOW. (3,2,1...and...). I love the quirk and dry humour - you guys are crazy! Thanks for sharing - keen to travel! I love South Africa.
@likeatourist
@likeatourist 3 месяца назад
Thank you for being such a critical part of the team and for giving us the space to create this kind of content. It means more to me than you will ever know!
@ameliawellness1932
@ameliawellness1932 3 месяца назад
We love visiting all the small towns on road trips. It creates amazing memories!
@tonigoldilocks
@tonigoldilocks 3 месяца назад
Awesome trip. Thank you Mark & Jeandre for doing your videos of SA our home town. Much love. Blessings 😊lots of love Toni.❤
@dawnwhitehead6380
@dawnwhitehead6380 3 месяца назад
ABSOLUTELY LOVED this video Mark & the Team!!! Brilliant job! 💪🏻Cannot wait to see the next one!! 🤩👏🏻🇿🇦 I literally smiled all the way through your video… warmed my heart and inspires one to take to the road!! 🚙 Small towns are full of passionate people doing unique things just for the love of it!! ❤ #LoveSA
@charlenep1437
@charlenep1437 3 месяца назад
Really loving these Mark & Jeandre!🎉 You get it right every time. I'm always telling people that SA has so much to offer, we have the most amazing, beautiful country that is so worth exploring and you capture it super well! Thanks for doing this ❤
@ottovanstelten3923
@ottovanstelten3923 2 месяца назад
Great initiative, gents - we also love the road trips and visiting places off the beaten track! We live in a beautiful country. Looking forward to more from yourselves....
@amandaandsheppardfam1090
@amandaandsheppardfam1090 3 месяца назад
Thanks for your mail and link. Surprisingly super interesting! Loved the places visited, excellent footage showing us & the world what a beautiful country we live in / have. 🇿🇦🇿🇦♥
@aniagarnett875
@aniagarnett875 3 месяца назад
Oh my word, how fascinating Mark, I love that you share your travels and I can travel with you from the comfort of home, for now! FANTASTIC ! Inspirational. We really do live in a beautiful country with many wonderful people in it. . Spreading love ..
@rightpeoplerightjob
@rightpeoplerightjob 2 месяца назад
Nice one Mark, we live in a beautiful country with much potential. On May the 29th, we must make smart choices to elect political leaders who actually care about the country more than their bank accounts. All best.
@reidally5369
@reidally5369 3 месяца назад
The cinematography and quality of this production next level. Well done on an amazing showcase. Our country is soo beautiful beyond the big city life.
@user-wg2hv2pz6z
@user-wg2hv2pz6z 3 месяца назад
Great work Mark and Jeandre!! Thank you for doing our country justice. Awesome stuff!😎
@JuanitaMcLean-ix8ks
@JuanitaMcLean-ix8ks 3 месяца назад
Absolutely awesome!
@dedremellish8454
@dedremellish8454 3 месяца назад
As always so lovely to watch these entertaining guys make the most of our beautiful country. Worth the "full" watch!!
@SJ3004
@SJ3004 3 месяца назад
4:50 That peak actually looks just like an owls head
@midafricam
@midafricam 3 месяца назад
An absolutely awesome , funny exhilarating video, congrats
@atomic_jerry
@atomic_jerry 3 месяца назад
Can't wait for the next leg of your trip! I am always surprised by all our hidden treasures you guys find!😄
@HelenSchutte
@HelenSchutte 3 месяца назад
Thank you for sharing another beautiful part of our wonderful country! We have so much to see! Love that you & the team are showcasing all these interesting & wonderful spots!
@IwanPienaar
@IwanPienaar 3 месяца назад
You make me long for places I didn't knew existed...brilliant stuff as always mate!
@mponengsfinery3696
@mponengsfinery3696 2 месяца назад
Love the idea and the breath-taking views
@Jadaisms
@Jadaisms 3 месяца назад
I'm not sure about the "daunting" N1, but this is definitely how one should journey through SA. Some of the lesser national roads are fantastic
@likeatourist
@likeatourist 3 месяца назад
We only used the word "daunting" because I've driven that route a bunch of times in the last six months and it really hits you hard when you've been driving for 8 hours and you're not even half way. To your point, it's my hope that more people will stop over in these small towns and explore a bit rather than just drive through while hurrying to the destination.
@gustavchuene7430
@gustavchuene7430 3 месяца назад
Looks like a really fun road trip it was...the tipsy Mark is funny 🤣😜😜
@tijanoberholzer8636
@tijanoberholzer8636 3 месяца назад
Rock star content !
@LantumBayFilms
@LantumBayFilms 3 месяца назад
Rock star comment. 😎
@J.Martin-gh8wk
@J.Martin-gh8wk 3 месяца назад
Those vistas look incredible 🤩
@herminapatton9902
@herminapatton9902 3 месяца назад
Fabulous video - thank you - cannot wait for the next parts
@fumbakeys9448
@fumbakeys9448 3 месяца назад
I was at Gariep dam two weeks ago beautiful hotel indeed
@sophiahoosman4442
@sophiahoosman4442 3 месяца назад
Thanks for reaching out Mark, amazing endeavor definitely captures my interest
@gustavchuene7430
@gustavchuene7430 3 месяца назад
This is truly beautiful ✨🎉🎉🎉
@elsabefourie
@elsabefourie 2 месяца назад
BRILLIANT! Love it. You are amazing!
@billyvanzyl
@billyvanzyl 2 месяца назад
Awesome. Great filming and editing. Loved the drone shots. Keep the vlogs coming.
@bokkiem1
@bokkiem1 27 дней назад
Awesome video. Makes me want to jump in the car and head to a small town right now. Thank you for showcasing our amazing country 🙏
@jacquimckay4565
@jacquimckay4565 3 месяца назад
I wish I was home 😢 Looking forward to the next one 😊
@perrinandroliakos9052
@perrinandroliakos9052 2 месяца назад
Thanks Mark. Very much in the mood for a road trip now 😁
@danhall1105
@danhall1105 3 месяца назад
Such a cool video! Wife and I did our first big road trip from Durban through to the Garden Route this month and took some suggestions from some of your other videos. This country is absolutely insane and we are so blessed to live here! Looking forward to the next episode!
@likeatourist
@likeatourist 3 месяца назад
Cannot begin to explain how happy it makes me when people watch our videos and take suggestions from them. It really makes all the difference. Thank you for watching again and dropping a comment. It means the world to us!
@bryanp771
@bryanp771 3 месяца назад
The guy eating chips in the art gallery had me in stitches...
@LantumBayFilms
@LantumBayFilms 3 месяца назад
🤣
@likeatourist
@likeatourist 3 месяца назад
I promise you, I have laughed every time I've watched that part. You're my kinda person for noticing. Hahahahahahahaha!
@nikipavlou
@nikipavlou 3 месяца назад
What fun!!
@AndriesduPlessis
@AndriesduPlessis 3 месяца назад
Awesome video - Im surely going to use it when my overseas visitors arrive!
@theroaminggiraffedibrown2705
@theroaminggiraffedibrown2705 3 месяца назад
Brilliant, well done
@thevanifamily
@thevanifamily 3 месяца назад
Beautiful SA, thank you for sharing 🥰
@robynclay540
@robynclay540 3 месяца назад
Love your work Mark!
@ClintonBridgeford
@ClintonBridgeford 2 месяца назад
Fantastic piece!
@rynhardtcoetzer5836
@rynhardtcoetzer5836 3 месяца назад
This wants me to close my practise and leave everything behind!!!!
@CoachJurieW
@CoachJurieW 17 дней назад
I've had that karoo lamb at De Stijl - absolutely delicious!
@MusoDam
@MusoDam 3 месяца назад
Very cool.
@Lindani_Mvano
@Lindani_Mvano 3 месяца назад
“Halfway underwater” 😂😂😂😂😂
@likeatourist
@likeatourist 3 месяца назад
I just love it when people get the spontaneous humour 🤣 Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. Means the world to us!
@byroncoetzee3173
@byroncoetzee3173 2 месяца назад
great stuff
@hola7hola108
@hola7hola108 13 дней назад
Thank you so much for making sunch an amazing video
@roadhun
@roadhun 3 месяца назад
great video, really enjoy your style of vloging
@tonysham3169
@tonysham3169 3 месяца назад
Lekker!
@likeatourist
@likeatourist 3 месяца назад
Perfect way to describe it!
@ZackBasson
@ZackBasson 3 месяца назад
Got a new sub for sure. Lekker!
@likeatourist
@likeatourist 3 месяца назад
Never gets old for us. Thanks for joining in on the fun, for watching our videos, and leaving a comment. Here's to more people acting like tourists in this beautiful country of ours!
@samanthanaude5273
@samanthanaude5273 3 месяца назад
That was so cool. I've been to Gariep Dam and it's amazing. And I've always wanted to go to Nieu Bathesda, it's on my bucket list. Did you not go to The Owl House?
@likeatourist
@likeatourist 3 месяца назад
Sam, we were actually in the middle of a tour around Owl House when it started raining. As a result, we couldn't finish the tour or capture it on camera. That's when we went back to the room and a few minutes later I slipped while moving the KIA 🤣
@MaureenGrosvenor
@MaureenGrosvenor 24 дня назад
Great video! Thanks Mark
@nikkistevensonpone9391
@nikkistevensonpone9391 3 месяца назад
I have been travelling to the Eastern Cape my entire life - it’s funny how you start forgetting the beauty around you when you see it often. Thanks for reminding me. It’s important to remember the experience is in the travel as much as the destination - especially in South Africa.
@janetdekretser7214
@janetdekretser7214 3 месяца назад
Loved this video - many memories relived. Hope you visited the Owl House in Nieu-Bethesda! Time to pack my bags, me thinks... ♡♡
@Simple_livingwithBv
@Simple_livingwithBv 2 месяца назад
Make a travel vlog tutorial . How do you create such amazing videos. 😊
@OkesAvenue
@OkesAvenue 10 дней назад
Who else came here from an email? 😂 Great content gents.
@antoniekotze1
@antoniekotze1 20 дней назад
I know a few crazies who would drive from Jo'burg to Cape Town on Friday, party on Saturday and Sunday, and drive back on Monday.
@moeketsimohlomi984
@moeketsimohlomi984 3 месяца назад
💯❤
@kabelomsimango5392
@kabelomsimango5392 3 месяца назад
Starting to think that 30 million should have been split before you and trevor
@likeatourist
@likeatourist 3 месяца назад
We're ready to negotiate with Trevor. We can make the content and he can share it 🤣
@neevesjb6960
@neevesjb6960 3 месяца назад
#Amped2Play ❤
@bence8642
@bence8642 3 месяца назад
❤❤❤❤🎉
@byroncoetzee3173
@byroncoetzee3173 2 месяца назад
how do you find this stuff - the guys out there need to market this stuff more
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