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Author: Aletta Van der Walt

Welcome to Travel and Chatter! We're Johan and Aletta, a couple who shares a deep passion for travel and cuisine. With over 40 years of exploring 22 different countries, we've gathered a wealth of experiences and insights. Our blog aims to empower you to travel with confidence, drawing on our extensive knowledge to offer valuable resources and advice. We believe in traveling light, having fun, and immersing ourselves in local cultures. Through our stories, tips, and a good dose of humor, we encourage you to see the unexpected twists in your journeys as 'Traveler’s Luck'—opportunities rather than setbacks. Whether we’re exploring as a duo or enjoying precious family trips—like our unforgettable Italian vacation with our grandkids—our goal is to inspire you to embrace the world with open arms. For more detailed information and to join our community of confident travelers, please visit our homepage.
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  • Homepage
  • About
    • Contact
    • Privacy Policy
  • Resources
    • Travel Essentials for Women
    • Best Travel Apps for Europe
    • Unique Travel Accessories
    • Luggage
      • Recommended Luggage
  • Destinations
    • Spain
      • A Long Way Down from the Bell Tower
      • Retired, busy and already behind schedule
      • Saved with a Spoon
      • 36 Hours in Cordoba – Spain
      • Old Town Madrid
      • Nun Cookies Madrid
      • Food Experiences Zaragoza
      • The Best Meal Ever
      • Uber Madrid
      • Winter In Madrid
      • 17 Day Trips From Valencia Spain
      • Does It Snow In Spain?
      • Spanish Restaurants
      • Madrid in January Rebagas
      • Best time in Zaragoza
      • Candlelight Concerts
      • Hotels Camino Portugal and Spain
      • Old Town Valencia & Produce Market
      • Digital Nomad In Spain
      • Train for Camino de Santiago
    • Italy
      • Does It Snow In Italy?
      • Pizza al Taglio
      • Cooking Classes In Florence
      • Best Gelato in Florence
      • “La Dolce Vita”
      • Snowshoeing in Italy
      • Best Pizza in Milan
      • Where To Stay In Tuscany
    • Ireland
      • The “Luck Of The Irish”🍀
      • Accommodation in Ireland
      • Where To Stay In Ireland
        • Carrig House: Ring Of Kerry
    • Portugal
      • Portugal vs Italy
      • Accommodation On The Portuguese Camino
    • Namibia
    • South Africa
      • Oliver Tambo Airport Chaos
      • Heritage Day
      • Culture Shocks for Americans in South Africa: (Part 1)
      • South Africas’s Unemployment Rate vs Reality
      • Four Boere at La Colombe
      • Driving in Gangsta Paradise
      • South African Hospitality in Action
      • Namaqualand Hidden Gems
      • The Best Surfing In South Africa
      • Beaches in South Africa
  • Guides & Tips
    • 3.4 oz to ml
    • Best Travel Apps for Europe
    • The Best Travel Tips and Tricks
  • Travel Planning Service
  • Follow Us