The traveller, the seeker, the journeyer. These are travellers who are curious. They go slow, stopping every so often to take in the views. Those who are interested in what they might find along the way. The ones who believe in the odyssey, the eventful or adventurous journey.
For these voyagers, a stop along the way is an integral part of their travels, and what better way to include adventures en route than a stop at a padstal? A little oasis on the horizon to cool you down after a long and dusty road, and to cheer you up while refuelling your soul with stories and your stomach with treats. Every padstal offers something unique – perhaps it is weird, perhaps it is wonderful. Either way, it will always be memorable.
Padstal is an Afrikaans word that means stall next to the road, and is synonymous with the road-tripping culture in Southern Africa. A pitstop at one of these characterful shops is a must on every road-based journey. Each has its own story, is completely independent, trades with local goods and is an absolute highlight for roadside food lovers.
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