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Seven SA travel influencers who sparked serious wanderlust in 2025
Saturday Star
|December 20, 2025
AS WE close off 2025, the world of travel content creation remains more vibrant than ever, filled with dynamic influencers inspiring adventure and exploration.
These seven travel influencers have not only captured our imaginations but have also inspired us to embark on adventures of our own. Their personal journeys, steeped in authenticity, empowerment and creativity, reflect the diverse opportunities within the travel landscape. Their stories remind us of the beauty that awaits when we embrace the explorer within us.
Here are seven remarkable travel creators
Siphelele “Popi” Sibiya - from corporate life to travel sensation:
At just 30 years old, Sibiya has transformed her life from a structured corporate career to a full-fledged travel vlogger.
Originally from eQonce in the Eastern Cape, Sibiya turned her childhood yearning for freedom into reality through her captivating storytelling.
Her journey took a pivotal turn during a road trip from South Africa to Kenya in 2019, igniting her passion for sharing adventures online.
With the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 prompting her to leave a teaching position in China, Sibiya dedicated herself to travel vlogging.
This story is from the December 20, 2025 edition of Saturday Star.
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