Who wants to come to Africa

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sapaul · #1 Unread post by **sapaul** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 10:21 pm

I have been watching these holiday swap programs where people swap houses in different countries for a week or two to save on accomadation costs

My idea goes a little beyond that, all you would pay for is air tickets and then the host family looks after you for a couple of weeks. This then is repeated on the other side.

I would be happy to host someone in South Africa and show you the best of the country and get some riding in.

Wadda ya think??

jstark47 · #2 Unread post by **jstark47** » Thu Aug 07, 2008 11:55 pm

Sounds lovely - for 2009.

Unfortunately, our vacation budget for this year is already earmarked for our upcoming trip to Nova Scotia.

bandit600 · #3 Unread post by **bandit600** » Fri Aug 08, 2008 2:54 am

That's predicated on the assumption that the other person lives in an equally interesting place as well

I love your idea though. If only my wife liked motorcycles and /or was a bit more adventurous. I don't think I could pull off a stag trip to Africa.

Sun Aug 10, 2008 7:56 am

Very tempting. However...like most folks...no money to spend right now.

Are there bike rentals available? (I'm guessing that is what you had in mind...riding?)

ceemes · #5 Unread post by **ceemes** » Sun Aug 10, 2008 8:16 am

Sounds like a great idea. However, I am already planning on visiting the Home Country next year and saving my pennies to bring my bike with me. For a two to three week visit, it is actually cheaper then renting one over there.

Ninja Geoff · Sun Aug 10, 2008 1:56 pm

Dude, if I didn't live in a shitty/small appartment and had the funds to take time off from work, and the space to put people up, I'd be all over the offer. Though, if you do make it over to the States, I can show you and host some of the nicer roads this area has to offer.

RockBottom · Sun Aug 10, 2008 2:19 pm

Remember, though, if you go to South Africa, you have to learn to ride on the "wrong" side of the road!

Ninja Geoff · Sun Aug 10, 2008 3:15 pm

RockBottom wrote:Remember, though, if you go to South Africa, you have to learn to ride on the "wrong" side of the road!

It'll be like riding in the fast lane all the time!

sapaul · #9 Unread post by **sapaul** » Sun Aug 10, 2008 10:14 pm

Most of the A holes drive on the wrong side of the road here anyway

JC Viper · #10 Unread post by **JC Viper** » Mon Aug 11, 2008 5:59 pm

as long as you have a BMW 1200 gs adventure or 650 dakar waiting for me when i get there.

that way i can tear around the whole continent like ewan.