2014 was a busy year on the LekkeSlaap blog. We shared almost 300 stories, reviews, news items, photo blogs, and quizzes covering everything from foodie festivals and secret spots to adventure, leisure, romance, and family getaways.

Here are the LekkeSlaap blog posts you loved most in 2014!

 

1. 10 Ridiculous Commonly Asked Questions about South Africa

110,000+ reads

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We all have funny stories of unsuspecting travellers in Africa. But can we really blame them for thinking of us as grass-skirted, hut dwelling, lion petters when we take any opportunity to play on these stereotypes? We couldn’t help poking a little fun at these 10 frequently asked questions. The comments we received had us buckled in laughter for weeks! And who could forget dear Charles…

 

2. 25 Instagrams that will inspire you to travel South Africa

53,000+ reads

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Instagram is fast becoming the number 1 wanderlust drool tool. We searched for some of the most inspiring photos that will make you want to travel South Africa. And with the igers community growing so strongly across South Africa, we reckon it’d be pretty easy to find 100 awesome Instagrams to share in 2015!

 

3. 10 Almost Secret Spots on the South Peninsula

25,000+ reads

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Cape Town is a complex city that offers very different experiences with each suburb and stage of your life. While the South Peninsula is referred to as the “Deep South”, because trekking anywhere further north of Tokai is considered a day outing for locals, we discovered there’s really not all that much reason to leave. All that’s left is to discover the really secret spots!

 

4. 20 of the Best Public Braai Spots in the Western Cape

17,000+ reads

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It’s no secret that South Africans love to braai. But we had no idea that so many people were ready to pack up the car to do so until we scouted for the best public braai spots in the Western Cape.

 

5. In Pictures: 30 Reasons to Visit South Africa

13,000+ reads

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A picture says a thousand words. So we let them do the talking…

 

What blog posts did you love in 2014?