DEPARTURE LOUNGE // AUTUMN 2020
Art
Travel
T he
of
WHEN YOU’RE ON
THE ROAD AS MUCH AS
LEEF JOU REIS HOST GERRIE
PRETORIUS, YOU SOON LEARN
THERE ARE SOME TRIED AND
TESTED WAYS TO ENSURE A
SMOOTH JOURNEY. FROM HOW
BEST TO NEGOTIATE AIRPORTS
TO THE SECRET BEHIND MAKING
MEANINGFUL FRIENDSHIPS
WITH LOCALS, OUR FAVOURITE
ADVENTURER SHARES SIX OF HIS
TIPS ON THE ART OF TRAVEL.
1
KNOW THE INS AND
OUTS OF THE AIRPORT
| Airports are always stressful,
especially if your connecting flights are
tight and you can’t afford a delay. I like
to be in and out as soon as possible and
travelling light, with just a carry-on, is
essential for me.
When I do need to hang out on a longer
layover, I always check if I’m eligible for
certain lounges (along with their showers,
free WiFi and food) through my bank or a
priority rewards programme. Not only is it
a much more comfortable way to spend
time, it saves you having to spend R500 on
a beer and a burger!
ALL PHOTOS COURTESY LEEF JOU REIS
20 // MAKE MEMORIES FOR LIFE
2
HAVE A FINANCIAL
PLAN B | I always ask my bank
for a secondary credit or debit