S1 - Ep 254 - Stellenbosch - Another South African Town Overflowing with Beauty!

[@ronnykenny3965]

World class, like Sonja said "I'm floored " thank you, thank you, thank you

[@DustBugsTravel]

Our pleasure, I'm so happy to hear that you enjoyed visiting Stellenbosch with us! 😊🚗

[@darelkrupanandham7478]

Thanks so much. Brilliant...or STUNN...NING! You guys paved the way.

[@DustBugsTravel]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed! Stunning indeed! 🌳🏛️

[@sponzie1]

Thanks for showing us dat there is sk much to explore our country, you explain with so much detail and enthusiasm Thanks again, be blessed

[@DustBugsTravel]

Thank you so much for your kind comment! We're so happy whenever we get the opportunity to travel that we're always excited and enthusiastic! It beats sitting in the office any day of the week! 😁 It's great that you're tagging along! 🚗🇿🇦

[@davidwilliamson2115]

You channel is the best since I have discovered utube. Every episode is an improvement

[@DustBugsTravel]

Thank you so much, I appreciate that! 😁🚗

[@mariusroos]

How nice to wake up memories of the 70 ties. Hostel life studying and having fun as student. Thank you Stellenbosch is an awesome town and also has such a rich history. I love this video

[@DustBugsTravel]

Stellenbosch is indeed a town where the history runs deep! And too much beauty to show in one video and to experience in one visit! We realised that this is another place so close to home (for you too!) that one should really make the effort to go and explore more of the town and those beautiful buildings on display! Glad you enjoyed. 🚗🏛️

[@emmerentiagroenewald3694]

I was a Matie in the 60's! And am still one in my heart!! Mooie ,mooie Eikestad!❤❤❤❤👏👏👏👏🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@DustBugsTravel]

I'm glad that we could show you a little glimpse of the present-day University of Stellenbosch campus with such beautiful buildings. And the rest of the town covered in trees, super gorgeous! 🌳🏛️ It sounds like you were reminded of wonderful times in your past! 😊

[@franspistorius1886]

My ou Alma Mater, wat ‘n pragtige studente dorp. I studied, played rugby on Coetzenburg and possibly serenaded with Sonia’s mother in the good old days when Maties and Ikeys competed annually. The Route 44 and sculptures did not exist then. Thanks for showcasing this diamond in the bosch.

[@DustBugsTravel]

Sonia's mom often shared serenading stories. 🎼😊 It's so amazing that the town is still as charming and beautiful as it clearly was back then. I can hear how fondly you remember the town. Thank you for sharing those memories with us! 🤩🚗

[@charlietreston4035]

Hi guys nice market plenty of food stands lovely views let's hope it thrives good luck to route 44 sculptures in studio we're different loved the ones outside what a setting has a enchanted land vibe to me .beautiful old buildings tree lined streets stunning University what a place to study old building with columns outside has a deep south look botanical gardens look so tranquil bonzi heaven for enthusiasts a very pretty town thanks as always for the video cheerio till the next one

[@DustBugsTravel]

I'm glad you enjoyed our outing to Stellenbosch. That sculpture garden really looks like an enchanted land, it's a good way to describe it! And with the beautiful mountains as backdrop, absolutely beautiful! ⛰️🗿The bonsai at the Botanical Garden were stunning, I can never quite fathom how they can cultivate a little tree that looks exactly like the bigger brother or sister, that blows my mind! 🌳💚 It's a very beautiful town and it was a pleasure to drive through some of the streets. 🚗

[@patshes1951]

Now this is a big town and there is a lot to see. You need about 3 days there to explore its beauty an splendour.

[@DustBugsTravel]

We got very close to home here and we visited each of the remaining towns with a clear view of what we wanted to see and share in our videos. I hope you enjoyed our outing to Stellenbosch. 😁🚗

[@maureenwells7609]

We so enjoyed this video of Stellenbosh. An absolute gem which although lived in SA for 22 years, never ventured to the Cape. However, we did spend part of our Honeymoon, 62 years ago at Rhodesia by the Sea. Beautiful part of the world. Thank you so much

[@DustBugsTravel]

Thank you, I'm happy to hear you enjoyed 'seeing' Stellenbosch again! It's a wonderful town with incredibly beauty! 🌳🏛️ We appreciate you watching our videos and that they remind you of your visit to Simon's Town all those years ago! I have no doubt that you also saw our video of Simon's Town, but if you haven't yet, it's Episode 250. 🚗🌊

[@deonzar]

Thank you for showing us the lovely Stellenbosch again. What can I say that have not been said...just beautiful. SB has one problem...getting in and out of it at peak traffic...man o man..

[@DustBugsTravel]

Thanks for visiting Stellenbosch with us, it is such a historic place with so much beauty to boot! 🌳🏛️ Sonia worked there for about a year and agrees with you about the traffic! She travelled back-and-forth from Strand every day and regularly encountered snarl-ups on the R44. 🚗😨

[@alettamurray500]

Theology- with a statue of one of my ancestors, John Murray. It was wonderful to see! 2017 I was there,but boy we got lost in Stellies. Bo- dorp, onder - dorp ? 😂

[@DustBugsTravel]

Stellenbosch has become a very big town and I understand completely that you got lost there! Those campus buildings are all so beautiful and it must be even more so for you with such a personal association with the Theology Building. Thank you for watching our video! 🚗🏛️

[@emmerentiagroenewald3694]

I think the statue is of Jan Marais...a theologian,who started the "Kweekskool"....

[@flodillon991]

A great episcode never expected the campus to be so big. Thank you well done.

[@DustBugsTravel]

Thank you for coming along to this gorgeous town! The campus is probably as big as the centre of town itself or so it feels as one drives through! 🏛️🌳

[@1812nico]

Hi you two! Thank you for this outing, Stunning market, stunning sculptures, stunning town, varsity and (of course) stunning skies - my bek hang oop! I did not see some good Cape wine and brandy at Root, but maybe I just missed it? This was one of your most beautiful videos of our beloved country. Keep going and Keep safe!

[@DustBugsTravel]

Thank you so much, I'm glad to hear you enjoyed Stellenbosch, a truly beautiful place! 🌳🏛️ As far as I know, they don't sell wine and spirits at Root 44, other than at the eateries, but I could also have missed it. The two of us aren't big wine drinkers, but we did swing by five of the estates between Stellenbosch and Somerset West as you will see in today's video, which I hope you'll enjoy just as much. 🍷😁

[@ajl1973]

There are nice South African towns and then there's Stellenbosch. Cream of the crop, in my opinion. You get the best of everything. The hills, the light, the vineyards and proximity to the ocean. Just lekker. ❤

[@desh7120]

A total delight to see Stellenbosch through your eyes. I lived there for 3.5 years in the early 80s and absolutely loved it! Was so good to see the sculpture garden, too. A wonderful new addition to the many attractions on offer.

[@DustBugsTravel]

So you must know Stellenbosch very well, having lived there for a number of years! Since I've known the town, it has grown incredibly, so I can imagine even more so from your point of view. 😳 The sculpture garden was a fantastic experience, one can get lost there for a whole day, I'm sure! ⛰️🗿I'm glad you enjoyed this episode. 😁🚗

[@patshes1951]

Finally I found the time to watch the whole video. Those sculptures are absolutely amazing . That place is defanitly worth a visit.

[@DustBugsTravel]

Agreed, set aside enough time when you do though. You will be provided with a brochure, explaining the thought process behind each sculpture. A truly amazing experience indeed! 🗿🤩

[@mercytsholoba9411]

Beautiful town I want to visit ❤💚💙

[@DustBugsTravel]

You should, you'll have a fantastic time! 😁🚗

[@madalenacarolino1342]

Baie baie mooi! Thanks so much for sharing😀🖐

[@DustBugsTravel]

Thank you, Stellenbosch is indeed a very beautiful town and I'm so glad you could come along! 🤩🚗

[@lamintouray7386]

The tour of botanical garden was amazing. I have never seen most of the plants you’ve shown.

[@DustBugsTravel]

Thank you, I loved walking around there! Those lily ponds and bonsai were my favourites, so incredibly beautiful! 🌳💚

[@jennygrim2057]

Wonderful episode rhank you! Xxxx

[@DustBugsTravel]

I'm so glad you enjoyed, thank you for watching! 😁🚗

[@deborahclarke8107]

I had to watch this one too as family history mentions births in this town too! What a beautiful part of the country this is! Thank you for sharing.

[@delandrews2929]

Thanks guys👏🏻

[@DustBugsTravel]

Of course, anytime! 😁🚗

[@munesumangava9751]

The town is beautiful Wowzer 👌👌👌👌

[@munesumangava9751]

Wow! Route 44….. big place to browse through for gifts etc! Didn’t know about it. Nice one👏

[@BrendonSchaferCT]

Yoh. One needs a week in Slellies at least. But showing the Route 44 Market, that has been upgraded since I was last there... and the Sculpture Garden that I didn't know about was pretty cool. R15 for Botanical Gardens... wow man. They probably just want to keep it clean and vagrants out. That's cool. I may need to visit there again one day. Great vid again. Thanks.

[@DustBugsTravel]

I was also a little shocked that I could experience all that beauty at the Botanical Garden for only R15, but I think you're spot-on and it is to keep unwanted elements out. They should really charge a lot more, because they do a fantastic job, it's an oasis in the middle of an already-beautiful town, so they should be commended for that! 🌳💚 Root 44 is now a spectacular facility with so much to offer and well worth a visit! Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@annawitter5161]

Yay! Stellenbosch! I was hoping for another visit. Love the sculptures, some are beautiful, some are a little scary! Visiting the university brings back memories of years ago when I taught Latin at DF Malan high school. WE would come out to Stellenbosch for our MTM. Our annual athletics inter-school. The sportground was nearby, and I would sneak out and walk around Stellenbosch and take in all those beautiful old buildings. Then, come back and do my pawiljoendiens, and then sneak out again and go have an ice cream somewhere. As you can tell, sport was never really my thing! We came to the Botanical Gardens to celebrate my husbands 78 birthday. It was magic. We had such a delicious lunch out under the trees and then explored the gardens.

[@desh7120]

I always love reading your comments, Anna! You have so many vivid memories, delightful tales to tell, and pertinent information to share - is there anywhere you hadn’t been when you lived in SA? I gather you have been living elsewhere for some time? Please keep contributing to the comments.

[@annawitter5161]

@@desh7120 Thank you Des. I just speak from the heart. I haven't been in Transvaal or Natal much. I love sharing my experiences and reading about others. Yes, I am in New Zealand. We emigrated in 1993 to provide our children(now grown up) with a decent future.

[@DustBugsTravel]

@Anna Witter The setting of the sculpture garden lends itself perfectly to those statues. The staff provide each visitor with a guide which explains Dylan Lewis' aesthetic and thinking process. It's very involved and I hope to encourage others to also go and experience this place. It was wonderful walking around there and admiring what one person created with his own two hands (and mind!). 🗿The Botanical Gardens are small, but incredibly beautiful, what a perfect setting for your husband's birthday lunch. Stellenbosch must remain one of the most beautiful towns in our country! 🌳🏛️ We're glad you came along with us again!

[@DustBugsTravel]

@Des H I agree wholeheartedly. And they always put a smile on our faces too! 😁🚗

[@munesumangava9751]

Beautiful botanical gardens yhooooooo🥰

[@stefanopaione3502]

Very nice video Aldo the music hi from Italy 🌈

[@DustBugsTravel]

Thank you, we appreciate you watching all the way from Italy! 🙋🏼‍♂️🚗

[@amandaferreira7536]

excelente video

[@joanvanderlinde9062]

WOW...THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH for all the time and effort you have put in to making these videos! For many of us who are longing to be back there, these videos are hitting a special spot in the heart! Baie Dankie!! I have just recently discovered this channel and I am watching your videos every day - catching up on all the ones you have done! Question: How do you keep your camera SO still? Do you have a special camera? And...you do just the right amount of talking - that is much appreciated. Some other "nature-type" videos I watch, the person is talking the whole time. Very annoying! I love that we can hear the sounds of nature in your videos. Makes it sooooo special!! I have one request: Could you asseblief attach the "smells" of everywhere you travel???? Blessings to both of you - and THANK YOU again!!

[@DustBugsTravel]

Welcome to our channel! It's fantastic to hear that you enjoy watching our videos of beautiful South Africa! There is so much beauty to discover and enjoy. 😍🇿🇦 Sonia's dad taught me everything I know about photography and, in typical and fantastic old-school fashion, he explained that a steady hand is key when taking pics. I guess I still try and please him and I was blessed with a very steady hand. 😊 I don't have a special camera at all. To the contrary, I film with the cellphone I use on a daily basis, a Samsung S22 Ultra, mounted on a regular selfie-stick. We do sometimes talk a lot more in our videos when we explore the smaller towns since there's literally a surprise around every corner and we can't contain our excitement, but that is just who we are! I have attached a few smells and I hope you enjoy them! 🚗👃🏻

[@munesumangava9751]

😁😁😁😁🥰🥰

[@lyndaandjeanthurman5804]

We always go to Oom Samie Se Winkel when we are in Stellenbosch

[@carlivansoelen1638]

Here's a little snippet re the botanical gardens: Fish were kept in the tanks between the shop and the bonsai garden, as well as in the other ponds. The staff noticed that the fish were disappearing and when the checked their CCTV, they saw the culprits were otters who used the canal next to the garden to gain access unnoticed to get an easy meal.

[@DustBugsTravel]

Wowzer, how interesting is that! 🦛 Thank you for sharing that with us. I must admit it would've been cool to see an otter, but they're naughty for catching the fish from the Botanical Garden. This probably all happened at nighttime, I'm guessing! 🐠🌳

[@tpactionreplay]

Your travel videos are just stunning, I enjoy them a lot ! And having watched a dozen of them, tell me if I'm wrong but South Africa's weather looks like GORGEOUS doesn't it? ☀☀☀ Another question for you : did you already visited the small town of Burgersdorp in Eastern Cape ? If you did, will you make a video of your excursion there? Thanks a lot in advance!

[@DustBugsTravel]

Thank you so much, it's great to hear that you enjoy our videos so much! For the most part the weather in South Africa is indeed gorgeous, especially in summer! ☀️ It can change on a dime though, that's why you may have seen in some of our videos that our days start out with clear and sunny skies and by the end of the day it's cloudy and raining. But that's a small price to pay for all the natural beauty which surrounds us! 😍🇿🇦 We have not yet visited Burgersdorp, but hope to do so this year and will most certainly make a video of our visit! 😁🚗

[@tpactionreplay]

@@DustBugsTravel Thank you a lot for your reply, I honestly didn't expect it! 😄 Your channel is one of my favourite ones here : your travel vlogs in 🇿🇦 are so exotic-feeling and relaxing. Oh nice! It would be great if you can do it! Burgersdorp is like the far end of the world and I quite enjoy these tiny remote SA towns. Thank you again! Ah yeah I see! I've read and saw that SA, like a bunch of African nations, was among the least cloudy countries in the world so it must be a really awesome destination for road tripping. ☀️☀️☀️ Talking about sun, I've heard there is a location in 🇿🇦 near Johannesburg called 'Sun City' and it is said to be a very popular resort area. Did you already go there ? Once more, thank you a lot! And have a great time in SA! 😎

[@DustBugsTravel]

Sun City is a Sun International Resort in the North West province of South Africa and about 170km from Johannesburg, which will be about a 3,5 hour drive since most of the roads will be quite busy. We have been there several times, but haven't been there in over 20 years. We will most certainly visit again when we eventually reach that part of the country and include our experiences in a video. I think it still is well worth a visit, like it was when we were there last. A true man-made oasis! 😎🚙

[@tpactionreplay]

@@DustBugsTravel Thanks for the reply again! It's amazing to see how much you know about 🇿🇦! Yeah it looks like that 'Sun City' resort has got its name proper right given the way you describe it! It's fine you already went there multiple times, too cause it looks like quite a big destination to explore with a lot of activities to do. Some friends who went there in October 2014 told me it was one of the best locations they went to and that they probably chose the best time of the year to experience it. It must be very relaxing indeed! A video of your travel there would be the ice on the cake!

[@joannebedford2695]

I never knew this venue existed

[@DustBugsTravel]

There are some pretty spectacular places in and around Stellenbosch. 😍🚗

[@richardthompson5810]

I think I preferred the old Root44 market. It had much more charm and character, and a nice mix of outdoor and more informal indoor spaces. This is a bit like a modern food mall in the winelan

[@DustBugsTravel]

I think many people would agree with you. I actually quite like and enjoy the new setup. 😊

[@richardthompson5810]

Yes, it has its advantages, moving forward..

[@MJ-lz1km]

You guys have to go back to Stellenbosch and give us your high standard as with other towns. What about the well-known Paul Roos Gimnasium, Bloemhof Coertzenburg and Jonkershoek? You left out a lot of places!

[@DustBugsTravel]

Perhaps you missed it, but we specifically said in our video that we chose a few places to visit in Stellenbosch which we wanted to see and that's exactly what we did. We don't worry in the slightest about anything we 'left out' in any place or town we get to visit, it's simply impossible to include everything! 🤷‍♂️

[@frederikbrits9559]

According the book of Pieter du Toit, the Stellenbosch Mafia, 2000 dollar millionaire 's lives in the town...

[@DustBugsTravel]

Interesting! Looking at some of the wine estates and properties, I can easily believe it! 🏛️🍇

[@pierrefurter6395]

Spotted Sonia again at 30.25!?

[@DustBugsTravel]

Nope, my darling wife is not keen on being filmed. Yet. 🥰 Hopefully I'll be able to convince her otherwise one day.

[@doneB830]

Not so fast over the speed bumps you’re not in a hire car now. Ha ha.

[@DustBugsTravel]

We actually did rent a car for our local outings too! 😁🚗

[@doneB830]

@@DustBugsTravel ha ha in that case just send it.

[@MichaelIngram-i4y]

dis nou smart ne

[@DustBugsTravel]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed! 🌳🏛️