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Epic Mountain Passes of South Africa with Herman Kistner and Joe Lüdemann - Part 3 This episode covers the final days of our journey. The highlight of the trip, the Baviaanskloof, then the Gamtoos Valley and the Elands River Valley. Accommodation http://www.meijersrust.co.za/ https://www.baviaansklooftourism.co.za/listing/bakkrans http://www.makkedaat.co.za/ https://www.gonjah.co.za/ https://www.facebook.com/badenhorstslaghuis1807/ https://www.facebook.com/people/Jay-Jays-Bikes/100057480518021/ https://www.tolbos.co.za/ https://padlangs.com/ www.littlebrewery.co.za

Epic Mountain Passes of South Africa with Herman Kistner and Joe Lüdemann - Part 2 This episode covers days 3 & 4 of our tour. We talk about the Karoo towns of Cradock, Pearston, Jansenville. Mount Stewart, Steytlerville, Willowmore, De Rust. We cross Swaers Hoek Pass, Meirings Poort, the Swartberg Pass and drive into Die Hell/Gamkas Kloof Accommodation: http://www.marlu.co.za/ http://www.diehel.co.za/portfolio-item/oom-piets/ Oude Klowers Plaaskombuis was very helpful and let us use their telephone and wifi. https://www.diehel.com/products Hermann shares some valuable lessons and tips from the road. In the next episode, how are we going to get Joe and his damaged motorbike out of Die Hel?

Epic Mountain Passes of South Africa with Herman Kistner and Joe Lüdemann - Part 1 This episode covers days 1 & 2 of our tour. We talk about the Pitsen Pass, Naude's Nek Pass, Tiffendell, the Ben 10 challenge, and the Otto du Plessis Pass. Hermann shares some valuable lessons and tips from the road. In the next episode, we head deeper into the Karroo.

Epic Mountain Passes of South Africa with Herman Kistner and Joe Lüdemann - Introduction In this podcast, I will introduce you to Hermann Kistner and Joe Ludemann, who I joined on a trip to cross some of South Africa's best mountain passes. Hermann is a very experienced adventurer rider and has intimate knowledge of all the backroads in these parts. When I heard that Hermann was planning a trip, FOMO (the fear of missing out) got the better of me and although I don't have an adventure motorbike, I asked if I could join them in my Toyota 4x4. I have split the conversation into a number of episodes, so please subscribe to the podcast so that you will get a notification every time a new episode is uploaded: pod.link/holger For more information please visit our website at www.holger.co.za

Emma Chelius In this episode, we talk to local swimmer Emma Chelius. During the Tokyo Olympics 2020 broadcast from the pool, Emma was often seen cheering for her teammates, waving her big South African flag, and carrying a clipboard. Her behind-the-scenes videos from the poolside went viral on social media. Emma broke the South African 50 freestyle record in both the quarter and the semifinals at the Olympics. Join us as Emma shares her inspiring story. Follow Emma on social media: https://www.instagram.com/emchelius https://www.facebook.com/emchelius

Episode Notes Welcome to LOCAL is LEKKER! "Local is lekker" is a common South African phrase meaning the things close to home are often the best. Holger started the LOCAL is LEKKER! YouTube channel (www.holger.tv) during the initial COVID 19 lockdown period to support local businesses by helping them tell their story. The local is lekker movement has never been stronger than during the COVID 19 lockdown period, with everyone keen to support local businesses and the strict travel restrictions affecting all of us. With the LOCAL is LEKKER! podcast channel Holger wants to continue the work he started with the YouTube channel. With this podcast, we will bring you local stories that are INTERESTING, ENTERTAINING, and INSPIRATIONAL. Please visit our website www.holger.co.za, where you will find a link to subscribe to our podcast via your favourite podcast app.