Solo Trip to South Africa | 18 Days, 1 Carry-On

In November 2025, I took 10 days off work (18 total days over thanksgiving break), packed everything into one carry-on bag, and flew to South Africa to learn how to paraglide! What started as a paragliding trip turned into an incredible adventure that included a free layover tour in Istanbul, exploring Cape Town, driving the Garden Route, and seeing my first safari in Kruger National Park. If you've ever dreamed about taking a big trip but felt like you didn't have enough time, money, or experience, I hope this video inspires you to go for it. If you have any questions about my travel feel free to leave in the comments! Places and resources mentioned in the video: 🪂 Paragliding Training: Cloudbase Paragliding (Wilderness, South Africa) ✈️ Istanbul Layover Tour: Turkish Airlines Stopover / Tour Istanbul Program 🦁 Safari: Kruger National Park Cape Town, South Africa: NeveratHome Hostels The Ocean Basket on Kloof Street for dining Table Mountain Penguins Wilderness, South Africa Garden Route, South Africa Kruger National Park Follow along for more adventures, filmmaking, travel, gardening, and the occasional side quest. Instagram: @rebask.mov TikTok: @rebask.mov Check out my Carry-on Packing Youtube on my Channel!