Small Towns, BIG Surprises: Discovering South Africa's Hidden Gems!

[@Lordbleu]

Best Travel vlogger in south ah IMO. Not those long boring talkative vlogs we used to.

[@likeatourist]

We will take that with BOTH hands. Thank you for the support, for watching the video, and for leaving such a wonderful comment. It's like fuel to our fire.

[@josephineng2507]

I’m a Singaporean married to a S. African. I just love road trips and the small towns of SA and the big open skies. And Karoo lamb … yum yum yum! Looking forward to part 2.

[@likeatourist]

You don't understand how happy this makes my heart to read! Thank you for your support, for taking the time to watch, and for leaving a comment. Means the world to us!

[@SharonaPJ]

Makes me heart sore 😫 I miss SA 💔 so much and if I could, I'd move back in a heartbeat 💓 Thanks so much 🙏 appreciated this so much. Loved the Padstahls and the creative chefs, and the art and of course, the views. There is nowhere on earth quite like South Africa ❤❤❤

[@TheQuantumHippie]

Just pure MAGIC!!! We truly live in one of the most AMAZING countries in the world 🙏

[@likeatourist]

From your lips to God's ears. It's one of the reasons we're so excited about the "Small Towns South Africa" group on Facebook. The more people see the beauty, the more they're inclined to visit for themselves.

[@margaretcary7482]

Great video Mark! We live in an amazing country!

[@NdzaloBaloyi45]

What in the editing is this, yoh🔥🧐

[@elliehasapis9551]

Absolutely remarkable!!! You guys are legend….homesick is an understatement

[@MorningShot]

That thumbnail forced my hand - great vid chaps.

[@likeatourist]

Absolutely LOVE this. I wasn't sure about it at first but this is the genius of Jeandre!

[@cliffblackburn5880]

Hey Mark Sham you and Jeandre Martin Strydom rock, I don't think people understand the time it takes to do this you inspire us - Thank you. Always enjoy the Like a Tourist KZbin videos. - Well Done boys!!

[@likeatourist]

Your support means so much to us, Clifford. Thank you for all your support!

[@peterkoning21]

I am lucky enough to have been to most of these places. I do wish I had the finances to do trips like this.....forever !!!!

[@fredrickomondi6334]

What a beautiful country...

[@HelenSchutte]

Thank you for sharing another beautiful part of our wonderful country! We have so much to see! Love that you & the team are showcasing all these interesting & wonderful spots!

[@charlenep1437]

Really loving these Mark & Jeandre!🎉 You get it right every time. I'm always telling people that SA has so much to offer, we have the most amazing, beautiful country that is so worth exploring and you capture it super well! Thanks for doing this ❤

[@verquemarias838]

we have a Beautiful country, thank you so much

[@IanRoux]

Been travelling through South Africa my entire life and always see new things and new places. Love the video and I'm sure you enjoyed the trip. Keep up the great content 'Like a Tourist' Team!

[@amandaandsheppardfam1090]

Thanks for your mail and link. Surprisingly super interesting! Loved the places visited, excellent footage showing us & the world what a beautiful country we live in / have. 🇿🇦🇿🇦♥

[@ottovanstelten3923]

Great initiative, gents - we also love the road trips and visiting places off the beaten track! We live in a beautiful country. Looking forward to more from yourselves....

[@basilschumann6185]

Absolutely unbelievable content, quality and I cannot believe that this is not a TV show because it is done better than Carte Blanche.

[@wendyb2506]

Loved it! Can't wait for the next episode.

[@sebuwam]

Beautiful Country, Beautiful Car and Amazing Video🔥

[@michellechristopher8458]

Beautiful footage of a beautiful part of the country. I lived in the Eastern Cape for a few years ablong time ago. I've been living away from South Africa for far too long, but I visit every single chance I get. Heading down south next week for some sweet times on the road and then again in June for 3 blissful months of exploration. Thanks for sharing 💕

[@MaireShaila-ry6it]

Awesome beautiful blessing .🕎🌍🙏

[@samstravels86]

I love stopping at every single padstal when I travel (it drives my partner crazy because I stop literally EVERY time I see one haha. My goodness...your shots of Nieu Bethesda are phenomenal, really enjoyed seeing everything, THANK YOU ! I do feel like I need a full 2 weeks in the town to see all of Nieu Bethesda lol. Sam (New Places To Go - haven't figured out how to set up my new youtube channel yet lol)

[@likeatourist]

That's so funny because I do the exact same thing. I always want to see how each padstal is different and I even give them a little rating in my head. More importantly, you really would need around 2 weeks in Nieu-Bethesda to get through all of it. In fact, one of the main reasons "Nieu-Bethesda" isn't in the title of this video is because we want to return and do a full video about this small town over a week. Can't wait to see your content when you return to NB.

[@Mankind0112]

OMG, Gariepdam views from De Stijl Gariep Hotel, and Valley of Desolation in Graaff Reinet. Our country is so beautiful 🇿🇦❤

[@DrMartinKruger]

This is fantastic. Well done Mark 😊

[@likeatourist]

Your support always means so much to us, Doc! Thank you!

[@writelearnandearnwithkim]

There are some charming places in this video. As an author and artist, I love the creativity of some of the venues. Even the food is artistic. 📚💛

[@likeatourist]

Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment. The second episode is FILLED with more of those charming places!

[@kathryndenham2919]

Fantastic video!! The best way to see SA is by doing a road trip. So glad I managed to do this before immigrating

[@NicoleBeguin]

This was so much fun to watch. It makes me want to hop in a car immediately! I giggled the whole way through and... who knew these places existed?! I need to try that meal for myself, it looked insane and delicious.

[@likeatourist]

I loved being able to watch this video with you first thing this morning. All that was missing was the popcorn. But sharing these moments with you is everything!

[@sophiahoosman4442]

Thanks for reaching out Mark, amazing endeavor definitely captures my interest

[@billyvanzyl]

Awesome. Great filming and editing. Loved the drone shots. Keep the vlogs coming.

[@BMTVSA]

Your videos are always amazing 10/10. Started watching your videos with the Sun City video and i’ve been hooked ever since. Your videographer is out of this world, 10/10 production 👌🏾 you deserve way 50x more subscribers

[@likeatourist]

Aaaahhh man, that means the world to us. Thank you for the kind words. Here I have to give immense credit to Jeandre who's also in the video with me. He is a magician and I thank God every day he chose to join our small team. The videos wouldn't be the same without him (and his humour) 🤣

[@BMTVSA]

@@likeatourist You and him are a perfect combo, the humor between the two of you is crazy. Keep up the good work!

[@mponengsfinery3696]

Love the idea and the breath-taking views

[@MarkPym]

Well done, great video. Born and raised in SA now in Canada, miss the old country a lot.

[@traceymartin5712]

🥳 Shewww weee I have no words except how can you possibly ask us to please watch to the end... More like replay replay and replay again and again. You guy's rock you know your shit 🥳🎉

[@herminapatton9902]

Fabulous video - thank you - cannot wait for the next parts

[@elsabefourie]

BRILLIANT! Love it. You are amazing!

[@gustavchuene7430]

Looks like a really fun road trip it was...the tipsy Mark is funny 🤣😜😜

[@danhall1105]

Such a cool video! Wife and I did our first big road trip from Durban through to the Garden Route this month and took some suggestions from some of your other videos. This country is absolutely insane and we are so blessed to live here! Looking forward to the next episode!

[@likeatourist]

Cannot begin to explain how happy it makes me when people watch our videos and take suggestions from them. It really makes all the difference. Thank you for watching again and dropping a comment. It means the world to us!

[@ClintonBridgeford]

Fantastic piece!

[@perrinandroliakos9052]

Thanks Mark. Very much in the mood for a road trip now 😁

[@mapuleselenatsela5709]

wonderful, i am jealous of you guys I don't know when did i last travel I love mountains and rivers, dams water falls and wild life, next time invite me to travel with you guys in return I will look after the kids 🤩

[@JVJSA]

Love these episodes!

[@ameliawellness1932]

We love visiting all the small towns on road trips. It creates amazing memories!

[@JonathanBradysouth-africa]

Another day another banger. This thing is so well done.

[@likeatourist]

Thanks for being such a supporter legend and team mate!

[@robynclay540]

Love your work Mark!

[@AndriesduPlessis]

Awesome video - Im surely going to use it when my overseas visitors arrive!

[@gustavchuene7430]

This is truly beautiful ✨🎉🎉🎉

[@phillipfortuin1977]

Can't wait for the next episode

[@whatstrending8689]

Just discovered this channel, Ya'll earned a subscriber....

[@atomic_jerry]

Can't wait for the next leg of your trip! I am always surprised by all our hidden treasures you guys find!😄

[@TheRightPlacePodcast]

You guys did it again! What an epic vid! We just added Gariep to our roadtrip plans in June, must also go for a walk on that dam wall 😎 epic soundtrack too!!

[@dawnwhitehead6380]

ABSOLUTELY LOVED this video Mark & the Team!!! Brilliant job! 💪🏻Cannot wait to see the next one!! 🤩👏🏻🇿🇦 I literally smiled all the way through your video… warmed my heart and inspires one to take to the road!! 🚙 Small towns are full of passionate people doing unique things just for the love of it!! ❤ #LoveSA

[@wcbuys]

The broken windscreen got me cracking up - random (but, South Africa). I've also been to Gariep Dam a couple of time - but seeing it from a birds-eye view really showcases the scale and beauty of this area! WOW. (3,2,1...and...). I love the quirk and dry humour - you guys are crazy! Thanks for sharing - keen to travel! I love South Africa.

[@likeatourist]

Thank you for being such a critical part of the team and for giving us the space to create this kind of content. It means more to me than you will ever know!

[@midafricam]

An absolutely awesome , funny exhilarating video, congrats

[@stevenmellet5555]

Gariep Dam wall has tours that you can go on INSIDE the dam wall, it's a hollow construction & they will take you down to the bedrock that the wall stands on, so you are standing on the base of the wall with the weight of millions of tons of water above you. I'ts an incredible learning experience that I would recommend.

[@aniagarnett875]

Oh my word, how fascinating Mark, I love that you share your travels and I can travel with you from the comfort of home, for now! FANTASTIC ! Inspirational. We really do live in a beautiful country with many wonderful people in it. . Spreading love ..

[@danceibrahim8469]

Hi Mark. I watched the video and absolutely beautiful. It made me think I was there while watching it. Keep making a difference with what you're doing. Very well done.

[@theroaminggiraffedibrown2705]

Brilliant, well done

[@nikipavlou]

What fun!!

[@reidally5369]

The cinematography and quality of this production next level. Well done on an amazing showcase. Our country is soo beautiful beyond the big city life.

[@the_vanis]

Beautiful SA, thank you for sharing 🥰

[@CantThinkofaCoolOne]

You guys are doing SA a great service. Great editing and story-telling throughout. Beautiful videos.

[@JustHere4NowOk]

We recently came across the channel, and my wife and children can't get enough of the many videos we've watched. They feature some of the small towns we passed during our trip from Johannesburg to Knysna three years ago. Your most recent video has made us want to redo that road trip and break it up into smaller segments this time, to truly enjoy some of the towns we passed. Keep it up. Great South African content. I hope you'll do a trip down to my home province of the Eastern Cape soon, specifically the Wild Coast which is where I grew up.

[@sandramama7993]

Love it! 👏🏽👏🏽

[@likeatourist]

Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment. Means the world to us!

[@natashjabasson5222]

Thank you for showing us all the little gems we have in SA. Love our beautiful country

[@SJ3004]

4:50 That peak actually looks just like an owls head

[@arcanum1969]

Perfect - Love it. Well done, sir! A gargantuan effort.

[@likeatourist]

Thank you so much for your support and for dropping a comment. It really inspires the whole team to keep going.

[@fumbakeys9448]

I was at Gariep dam two weeks ago beautiful hotel indeed

[@bryanp771]

The guy eating chips in the art gallery had me in stitches...

[@LantumBayFilms]

🤣

[@likeatourist]

I promise you, I have laughed every time I've watched that part. You're my kinda person for noticing. Hahahahahahahaha!

[@ElfriedavandenBerg]

Great work Mark and Jeandre!! Thank you for doing our country justice. Awesome stuff!😎

[@JuanitaMcLean-ix8ks]

Absolutely awesome!

[@tonigoldilocks]

Awesome trip. Thank you Mark & Jeandre for doing your videos of SA our home town. Much love. Blessings 😊lots of love Toni.❤

[@ZackBasson]

Got a new sub for sure. Lekker!

[@likeatourist]

Never gets old for us. Thanks for joining in on the fun, for watching our videos, and leaving a comment. Here's to more people acting like tourists in this beautiful country of ours!

[@nikkistevensonpone9391]

Oh also - the “hectic” got me ⚰️😂. You can take us out of Joburg…

[@samanthanaude5273]

That was so cool. I've been to Gariep Dam and it's amazing. And I've always wanted to go to Nieu Bathesda, it's on my bucket list. Did you not go to The Owl House?

[@likeatourist]

Sam, we were actually in the middle of a tour around Owl House when it started raining. As a result, we couldn't finish the tour or capture it on camera. That's when we went back to the room and a few minutes later I slipped while moving the KIA 🤣

[@jacquimckay4565]

I wish I was home 😢 Looking forward to the next one 😊

[@MusoDam]

Very cool.

[@amazeballsgaming3770]

I will be going to see that DAMN WALL as soon as possible.

[@LantumBayFilms]

That DAAMN WALL. 🤣

[@likeatourist]

This just tickled me pink 🤣

[@frederickgreeff9704]

Wow! Great video. Thanks for reminding us that we still have so much to be thankful for in our beautiful country!

[@Tamtalkslife]

Nothing like this out there! Thank you for show casing our beautiful country! There's nothing like a KIA

[@Lindani_Mvano]

“Halfway underwater” 😂😂😂😂😂

[@likeatourist]

I just love it when people get the spontaneous humour 🤣 Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. Means the world to us!

[@IwanPienaar]

You make me long for places I didn't knew existed...brilliant stuff as always mate!

[@J.Martin-gh8wk]

Those vistas look incredible 🤩

[@byroncoetzee3173]

great stuff

[@dedremellish8454]

As always so lovely to watch these entertaining guys make the most of our beautiful country. Worth the "full" watch!!

[@Jadaisms]

I'm not sure about the "daunting" N1, but this is definitely how one should journey through SA. Some of the lesser national roads are fantastic

[@likeatourist]

We only used the word "daunting" because I've driven that route a bunch of times in the last six months and it really hits you hard when you've been driving for 8 hours and you're not even half way. To your point, it's my hope that more people will stop over in these small towns and explore a bit rather than just drive through while hurrying to the destination.

[@Simple_livingwithBv]

Make a travel vlog tutorial . How do you create such amazing videos. 😊

[@roadhun]

great video, really enjoy your style of vloging

[@brynstephens4624]

That was fantastic. Thank you so much for the experience. Lived in SA most of my over 70 years and have yet to experience what you have shared. Well don my friend.👍

[@nikkistevensonpone9391]

I have been travelling to the Eastern Cape my entire life - it’s funny how you start forgetting the beauty around you when you see it often. Thanks for reminding me. It’s important to remember the experience is in the travel as much as the destination - especially in South Africa.

[@bokkiem1]

Awesome video. Makes me want to jump in the car and head to a small town right now. Thank you for showcasing our amazing country 🙏

[@rightpeoplerightjob]

Nice one Mark, we live in a beautiful country with much potential. On May the 29th, we must make smart choices to elect political leaders who actually care about the country more than their bank accounts. All best.

[@tijanoberholzer8636]

Rock star content !

[@LantumBayFilms]

Rock star comment. 😎

[@MaureenGrosvenor]

Great video! Thanks Mark

[@hola7hola108]

Thank you so much for making sunch an amazing video

[@janetdekretser7214]

Loved this video - many memories relived. Hope you visited the Owl House in Nieu-Bethesda! Time to pack my bags, me thinks... ♡♡

[@CoachJurieW]

I've had that karoo lamb at De Stijl - absolutely delicious!

[@rynhardtcoetzer5836]

This wants me to close my practise and leave everything behind!!!!

[@KlawerWyn]

When are you visiting Namaqualand ? You have to come and see the flowers in Spring and try some of our Rooibos and Buchu Infused Muscadel.

[@sharmladharamalingam5070]

Hey Mark ... awesome road trip. Tell me, the padstal that you described as "pagan" - was that in Nieu Bethesda?