There’s no country I’d recommend visiting more than South Africa. While I’ve never lived there, it’s where my family is from, and every visit feels like coming home. The diversity of its landscapes is unparalleled, with mountains, deserts, coasts, savannahs, canyons, and everything in between. The wildlife is breathtaking, and though I didn’t get to fully explore it on my latest trip, that just gives me more to look forward to next time (which will inevitably happen). Its people, despite a complex history, are some of the most resilient and beautiful, truly earning the title of ‘The Rainbow Nation.’ I know it’s miles away, but put South Africa at the top of your travel list—you won’t regret it.























