So What Do South Africans Overseas Miss Most?

Braaivleis, bokke fans, free toilets and thunderstorms. These are a few of the things that South Africans abroad miss most according to a fun new list on Matador Network.

The list – 19 things South Africans miss most when they’re abroad – was compiled by South African blogger Caroline van Looy. Take a look and then let us know if any of your favourite things from South Africa are missing from the list…

[vc_button title=”1″ color=”default” size=”size_small”] Braai

[vc_button title=”2″ color=”default” size=”size_small”] Hearing our own accent, language, and slang everywhere

[vc_button title=”3″ color=”default” size=”size_small”] Highveld thunderstorms

[vc_button title=”4″ color=”default” size=”size_small”] Diehard Bokke fans

[vc_button title=”5″ color=”default” size=”size_small”] Being able to say ‘sorry’ all the time

[vc_button title=”6″ color=”default” size=”size_small”] Everyone having a South African sense of humor

[vc_button title=”7″ color=”default” size=”size_small”] The overwhelming and expansive variety of nature

[vc_button title=”8″ color=”default” size=”size_small”] And all the culture that goes along with it

[vc_button title=”9″ color=”default” size=”size_small”] Being able to cross the road whenever we damn well please

[vc_button title=”10″ color=”default” size=”size_small”] Just simple, everyday politeness

[vc_button title=”11″ color=”default” size=”size_small”] Being able to use words like ‘Game drive,’ ‘Kudu,’ and ‘Dassie’

[vc_button title=”12″ color=”default” size=”size_small”] Free toilets

[vc_button title=”13″ color=”default” size=”size_small”] Free tap water

[vc_button title=”14″ color=”default” size=”size_small”] Cider for adults

[vc_button title=”15″ color=”default” size=”size_small”] Just your average, mild weather

[vc_button title=”16″ color=”default” size=”size_small”] North Pier in Durban

[vc_button title=”17″ color=”default” size=”size_small”] Having space to actually do something

[vc_button title=”18″ color=”default” size=”size_small”] Having human interaction instead of self service

[vc_button title=”19″ color=”default” size=”size_small”] All the singing, dancing and utter joy

This list has been published here with kind permission of Matador Network. To view the FULL article – with fab photos and descriptions – please click here.

Let us know in the comments below what you miss most about living in South Africa (if you’re now overseas). Or email – or email admin@sapeople.com.