BCoetzer MyBroadband Staff Staff member Super Moderator Joined May 17, 2023 Messages 49 Reaction score 33 Jan 6, 2025 #1 Did you travel within South Africa or to another country during the festive season?
dualmeister Honorary Master Joined Oct 15, 2005 Messages 66,591 Reaction score 120,305 Location Cape Town Jan 6, 2025 #2 Yes.Locally. 2500km road trip. Last edited: Jan 6, 2025
Brian_G Honorary Master Joined Feb 7, 2020 Messages 23,628 Reaction score 12,483 Location _///\oo/\\\_ Jo'burg web Jan 6, 2025 #3 Even if we wanted to, hard to trust the local roads now. Nightime verboten.
akescpt Honorary Master Joined Aug 12, 2008 Messages 23,624 Reaction score 2,120 Location the MATRIX Jan 6, 2025 #4 don't be bis...
Snyper564 Honorary Master Joined Oct 1, 2008 Messages 19,195 Reaction score 20,442 Location Gauteng Jan 6, 2025 #5 Nope I enjoy a quite December Gauteng when all the peeps are away elsewhere
N Nuke Senior Member Joined May 29, 2006 Messages 924 Reaction score 559 Jan 6, 2025 #6 Yes. Roadtrip through the E-cape to Plett and back. About 3000km. Roads in general were in good condition. Traffic on the days we drove were also good.
Yes. Roadtrip through the E-cape to Plett and back. About 3000km. Roads in general were in good condition. Traffic on the days we drove were also good.
OCP Executive Member Joined Jan 23, 2014 Messages 6,088 Reaction score 5,967 Location Cape Town Jan 6, 2025 #7 Yebo - CT to Morgan Bay (Eastern Cape) and back again. Surprised by the quality of the roads in EC where we drove and the friendliness of the people there. Lovely spot - we will definitely be going back there at some point.
Yebo - CT to Morgan Bay (Eastern Cape) and back again. Surprised by the quality of the roads in EC where we drove and the friendliness of the people there. Lovely spot - we will definitely be going back there at some point.
Longboi Honorary Master Joined May 11, 2009 Messages 20,424 Reaction score 16,513 Jan 6, 2025 #8 No - I never travel during Dec/early Jan. I usually travel in quiet periods. Prices are much better and less of a crowd in tourist spots as well.
No - I never travel during Dec/early Jan. I usually travel in quiet periods. Prices are much better and less of a crowd in tourist spots as well.
Pax Expert Member Joined Jul 19, 2015 Messages 1,252 Reaction score 1,695 Jan 6, 2025 #9 Nope. I live in a holiday town. Us locals even avoid travelling to shops over holiday periods. Fortunately there is Checkers 60/60! I did have to go to town for business this morning though. The bloody GP, FS etc. rubbernecks driving at 20kmh in our streets
Nope. I live in a holiday town. Us locals even avoid travelling to shops over holiday periods. Fortunately there is Checkers 60/60! I did have to go to town for business this morning though. The bloody GP, FS etc. rubbernecks driving at 20kmh in our streets
wbot Honorary Master Joined Aug 30, 2017 Messages 15,134 Reaction score 17,751 Jan 6, 2025 #10 Nope. Never during the festive season. The one time of the year not to travel. Also, nothing beats a quiet Christmas at home
Nope. Never during the festive season. The one time of the year not to travel. Also, nothing beats a quiet Christmas at home
RedViking Nord of the South Joined Feb 23, 2012 Messages 75,568 Reaction score 60,413 Location Midlands (KZN) Jan 6, 2025 #11 Yes, had to get away from all the Gautengers coming this side.
Creag The Boar's Rock Joined May 19, 2009 Messages 44,719 Reaction score 7,249 Location Joburg Jan 6, 2025 #12 We did a 9 night visit to the Kruger National Park. Relaxing and chilled experience while taking in nature.
We did a 9 night visit to the Kruger National Park. Relaxing and chilled experience while taking in nature.
bwana MyBroadband Super Moderator Joined Feb 23, 2005 Messages 94,478 Reaction score 33,196 Location Plz Jan 6, 2025 #13 Other: No.
supersunbird Honorary Master Joined Oct 1, 2005 Messages 63,000 Reaction score 16,480 Location Garsfontein, Pretoria Jan 7, 2025 #14 No - I rarely travel during the festive season
U UB40 Executive Member Joined Feb 25, 2023 Messages 7,742 Reaction score 11,533 Jan 7, 2025 #15 No - Some of us have to keep the economy running
D Deanos Well-Known Member Joined Aug 21, 2005 Messages 290 Reaction score 25 Location Johannesburg, South Africa Jan 9, 2025 #16 Can't afford to leave the house, let alone travel anywhere. Well I did go to Pick n Pay once or twice! Oh and the bottle store!
Can't afford to leave the house, let alone travel anywhere. Well I did go to Pick n Pay once or twice! Oh and the bottle store!
sand_man Honorary Master Joined Jun 4, 2005 Messages 38,788 Reaction score 9,523 Location Johannesburg Jan 9, 2025 #17 Nope, not a good idea when one is living off savings...
S Service Well-Known Member Joined Oct 19, 2013 Messages 161 Reaction score 47 Jan 9, 2025 #18 Unfortunately, yes. Cape Town to the 'dreaded' Mthatha.
Shazpm Well-Known Member Joined Mar 21, 2019 Messages 421 Reaction score 483 Location Johannesburg Jan 9, 2025 #19 Yes, short holiday break to Mpumalanga in December.
R Red Plumstead Expert Member Joined Jun 20, 2011 Messages 3,549 Reaction score 142 Location Cape Town Jan 9, 2025 #20 Does it count to go to the shop on the busiest day? Took me long enough with the wife's shopping.