AWOL Blog
AWOL Guides Share Their Stories on Heritage Day
Every year on 24 September, South Africans come together to celebrate Heritage Day, a time to honour the diverse cultures, traditions, and shared stories that make up our beautiful rainbow nation. For some, it’s a day of gathering around the braai with family and friends. [...]
Why is Cape Town So Expensive?
Cape Town. A city where the mountains meet the sea, penguins waddle on pristine beaches, and vineyards stretch as far as the eye can see. Despite all this, people visiting South Africa often expect it to be cheap , it is Africa, after all. Yet [...]
Pedal Through History: Visit Cape Town City Hall and the Nelson Mandela Statue
Cape Town is a city steeped in history, culture, and iconic landmarks and one of the best ways to experience it all is from the saddle of a bicycle. AWOL Tours’ Cape Town City Cycle Tour offers an unforgettable journey through the heart of the [...]
Pedal the Garden Route with AWOL Tours’ Founding Director – Special Inaugural Ride Oct 2025
AWOL Tours founding director Sally Petersen invites you to join her on the inaugural launch of the scheduled Garden Route Gravel Biking Tour from the 14th to 26th October 2025. Choose between two options on either a 6 or 12 unforgettable days, where you’ll ride [...]
Celebrating the Women Who Move Us Forward
South African Women’s Day with AWOL Tours Every year on 9 August, South Africa marks Women’s Day, a public holiday that honours the courage, strength, and resilience of women who have shaped the country’s history. At AWOL Tours, we’re proud to say that strong, [...]
The Making of an AWOL Experience
A lot of planning and consideration goes into our tours, and recently we had a guest contributor join us on a recce mission as we finalised our latest Garden Route and Karoo itinerary. He wrote this behind-the-scenes look about his experience: I recently had the [...]
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