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What Kind of Traveller Are You on a Bus Trip?

By Faith Abrahams•February 24, 20260

Discover what kind of traveller you are on a bus trip — from the snack planner to the sleep champion. A fun South African travel personality guide.

Bus trips are not just transport. They’re an experience.

There’s something iconic about the South African bus journey: the snacks, the stops, the strangers, the naps that somehow feel like time travel.

So… who are you on the bus?

🍟 The Snack Planner

You packed like you’re crossing a desert. Chips, sweets, water, maybe even a full meal.

You don’t travel — you cater.

😴 The Sleep Champion

Neck pillow on. Hoodie up. Gone before the bus leaves the station.

You wake up refreshed in a completely new province.

🎧 The Main Character Listener

Headphones in, playlist on, staring dramatically out the window like you’re in a music video.

Every trip has a soundtrack.

📱 The Loud Scroller

TikTok at full volume. No shame. Everyone knows what you’re watching.

You are the onboard entertainment.

🗺 The Organised Navigator

You know the ETA, the route, the rest stops, and you’ve already texted “almost there” three times.

The group depends on you.

💬 The Chatty Stranger-Friend

By the end of the trip, you know someone’s life story, their cousin’s wedding plans, and where they got their shoes.

Honestly? Respect.

Bus travel is full of characters — and that’s what makes it fun.

Wherever you’re headed next, make the journey part of the adventure.

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Faith Abrahams

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Faith is passionate about discovering the gems hidden in plain sight — from township music festivals to wildflower road trips in the Northern Cape. She connects Computicket’s offerings across events, travel, and experiences with a love for local culture and adventure. If it’s proudly South African and packed with potential, Faith’s already written about it — or she's there.

🍟 The Snack Planner 😴 The Sleep Champion 🎧 The Main Character Listener 📱 The Loud Scroller 🗺 The Organised Navigator 💬 The Chatty Stranger-Friend

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5 min read

February 24, 2026

213 words

Status: published