Where to go/stay in SA?

Been here for for about 2 months and i'm bored out of my mind.

Heard Sandton is nice - its 30 min from where i am.

Went to Durban for less than a day - great weather but there wasnt much going on along the hotel strip along the beach.

Hear Capetown is great but I came from winter in the Northern hemisphere and Cape is cold at this time. Heard its better From Sept to April.

I like restaurants, pubs along street"/in neighbourhoods that are lively and have a "buzz"in the air with people walking about.

Wher are you based now?

Think he is in the Vaal triangle.

I worked there for two years and hated every moment of it. JHB and PTY are also not for me.

My idea of the perfect area is in the Karoo/Kalahari somewhere next to the Orange river, but I don't think that is what you are after.

If you want to stay in civilisation then the Western Cape is the place to be, so Cape Town is what I will vote for.

I come from that part of the globe I hope I can help you. I think it's important to know your age group and who you want to be 'kuiering' (socialising) with? Is it you and your wife or are you still a youngster and single with intention to mingle? SA is very friendly to foreigners except if you are from Africa and want our jobs in that case run.

Yes he needs Cape Town.

charliechan you from Vaal Triangle area ? If so I can tell you a few things to do here and in the vincinity

Kuifie wrote: charliechan you from Vaal Triangle area ? If so I can tell you a few things to do here and in the vincinity

Getting lung cancer one of them?

Oh yes, here we smoke by just inhaling the air - good for them lungs

I'm 40ish but act half my age. The 25-30ish crowd is more my thing. I'm single and want to mingle.

Wouldnt mind a job if i stay longer

Kuifie wrote: charliechan you from Vaal Triangle area ? If so I can tell you a few things to do here and in the vincinity

That would be great! somethings to do in the mean time.

Oupa wrote: Yes he needs Cape Town.

Its just that i heard that its best to visit Cape Town in the summer. Heard its not great this time of year.

Your thoughts?

Can i ask why this is being discussed on a steroid forum ? Surely there is better places to ask to party and mingle the jingle in SA ?

charliechan wrote: I'm 40ish but act half my age. The 25-30ish crowd is more my thing. I'm single and want to mingle.

Wouldnt mind a job if i stay longer

Everything 100% my opinion and experiences. The friendliest people in SA are from the Free State and Limpopo and they love newcomers. P-town (Pta) and Joburg has a great vibe for people such as yourself. The places I love to kuier is Primi Piatti, News Cafe, FTV Lounge, and Hooters. Great vibe and great people! Any irish pub like McGintys or O'Hagans will do you well. If you don't mind driving a bit, then Hogshead in fourways will sort you out quickly but fair warning the tannies are aggressive with the younger lads. The trick is don't be shy.

charliechan wrote: Been here for for about 2 months and i'm bored out of my mind.

Heard Sandton is nice - its 30 min from where i am.

Went to Durban for less than a day - great weather but there wasnt much going on along the hotel strip along the beach.

Hear Capetown is great but I came from winter in the Northern hemisphere and Cape is cold at this time. Heard its better From Sept to April.

I like restaurants, pubs along street"/in neighbourhoods that are lively and have a "buzz"in the air with people walking about.

Trip Advisor, Lonely Planet, WhereToStaySA. Hundreds of good options for traveling advice, why come here mate?

Oupa wrote: Can i ask why this is being discussed on a steroid forum ? Surely there is better places to ask to party and mingle the jingle in SA ?

It is a general discussion section. Guess the rules are different here than other boards.

charliechan wrote:

Oupa wrote: Can i ask why this is being discussed on a steroid forum ? Surely there is better places to ask to party and mingle the jingle in SA ?

It is a general discussion section. Guess the rules are different here than other boards.

Maybe i am getting 2 old.... weird place to ask for a jol....

Oupa wrote:

charliechan wrote:

Oupa wrote: Can i ask why this is being discussed on a steroid forum ? Surely there is better places to ask to party and mingle the jingle in SA ?

It is a general discussion section. Guess the rules are different here than other boards.

Maybe i am getting 2 old.... weird place to ask for a jol....

lol.....whats a 'jol'?

Still getting used to your slang.

charliechan wrote:

Oupa wrote:

charliechan wrote:

Oupa wrote: Can i ask why this is being discussed on a steroid forum ? Surely there is better places to ask to party and mingle the jingle in SA ?

It is a general discussion section. Guess the rules are different here than other boards.

Maybe i am getting 2 old.... weird place to ask for a jol....

lol.....whats a 'jol'?

Still getting used to your slang.

The normal basic terminology for a "jol" is - A place where you find - Discounted drinks, drunk men & easy woman.

charliechan wrote:

Kuifie wrote: charliechan you from Vaal Triangle area ? If so I can tell you a few things to do here and in the vincinity

That would be great! somethings to do in the mean time.

Parys has some nice activities, qaudbiking, river rafting, clay pidgeon shooting, yes there is one company that lets you shoot with a shotgun and not laser clay pidgeon shooting. Can do activities if you have one other person to drag along. Price range R300-500 p.p per activity.

Then Potch is nearby- some nice clubbing, nightlife options here, but wait for the vacation to be over, else it will be a ghost town.

charliechan wrote:
Heard Sandton is nice - its 30 min from where i am.

I like restaurants, pubs along street"/in neighbourhoods that are lively and have a "buzz"in the air with people walking about.

Bru, if you keen on Sandton Area.. Very upmarket, vibby, trendy spots are Parkhurst, Park Town North, some Parts of Rosebank, Hyde Park, Illovo and Sandton itself. Try the 'Sand Bar' In Sandton. In my opinion Parkhurst is the most trendy spot with the best vibe in Gauteng. Really world class restaurants. Highly recommend Woolf Pack, Coobs, Kraft and the original Turn and Tender in Park Town North. And not just saying that cause it's my hood.

South Africans are generally friendly, nice people. Good luck bru!

Now please tell us you even lift? LOL! :lol: :lol: :lol:

RonTheSaveg wrote:

charliechan wrote:

South Africans are generally friendly, nice people. Good luck bru!

Now please tell us you even lift? LOL! :lol: :lol: :lol:

Been lifting over 20 years. Been off for about 4 months. Havent been motivated until now.