Below are a number of testimonials received by Riders who have taken part in one of our trips in 'TTRide South Africa':
James Avison, 19
As I write this I am sitting in a tent in North Cornwall on a day off as a surf instructor on one of the best beaches in England. It's just over six months after the first day of Ticket to Ride in Cap... more
Toby Marks, 19
Before going on Ticket to Ride, I had never stepped foot on a surfboard apart from a few frustrating hours with friends in Cornwall. Four years later however, I found out about Ticket to Ride's Gap Ye... more
Ruaridh Kidd
I had such an awesome time! A lot better than I had originally thought. From not surfing at all before the trip to now being a qualified lifesaver and surfing instructor, is pretty awesome and still a... more
Sebastian Inglis-Jones
Its simple, if you want to totally transform your surfing, ttride can do it. I started as someone who had done a fair bit of surfing back in England, but had never really experienced surfing as a life... more
Jessica Peel
This trip was a once in a lifetime opportunity and it was definitely worth it! I thought everything from the accommodation to the coaching was of a high standard. Bevan did a great job as trip leader ... more
Alexander Gentles
This trip was near perfect- everyday has been better than the one before it, more enjoyable, more thrilling and more fun. My favourite spots were J-Bay, where due to Etiene’s coaching I feel it was th... more
Jack Murphy, 18
Ticket to Ride has made my gap year truly worthwhile: it's been a great adventure! The trip has not only given me a good start as a surfer but has also pushed me to face my fears and given me experien... more
Alasdair Henderson
My favourite stops were Umtentweni because we had some great waves and Cinsta which was the best all round stop with good food, accommodation and a fun place. Bevan was a great leader as he is enthusi... more
Triccia Chesson, 19
This trip has been an unforgettable experience that I've gained so much from. I'm leaving Ticket to Ride not only knowing how to surf but with 2 qualifications that I never thought I'd have. I've been... more
Tia Seymour - 19
Had a wicked time, proven by the fact i am carrying on to go to Mozambique. The staff are all wicked, TTRide have a great team and the people along the way are amazing too. Loved the surf, loved the s... more
Jenny Rosam
The concept of TTR is spot on - it ticked so many boxes of what i wanted to do with 10 weeks of my gap year. Met some awesome people, got to move around and see a lot of South Africa, got a great tan... more
Jonty Davies, 19
Awesome! The surfing was really good as the quality of the waves was nothing like I'd seen before. The coaches were so good and helped me progress. TTride has given me everything I wanted out of my ga... more
Adam King
South Africa is a gem of a country and Ticket to Ride showed me the best of it. We packed so many experiences into 3 months, thanks to Ticket to Ride for showing me South Africa and teaching me how to... more
Tom Wigan
I had quite high expectations about Ticket to Ride and it certainly lived up to them. I had quite high surfing targets which I managed to achieve and I'm very happy with where I'm at on departing¯.
Charlie Allport
An awesome 3 months. There’s so many good waves along the coast, the locations are brilliant with some great people, cool parties and I’ll remember it all for a long long time!
Spencer Taylor, 19
To me Ticket to Ride has been all about surfing awesome waves, travelling a beautiful country, having some awesome parties and ultimately making a bunch of lifelong friends!
John Tallamy
A fantastic entry into surfing and the awesomely chilled lifestyle. Africa in itself is an experience to behold, an amazing place to travel and surf. Love it!¯
Charlotte Gill, 18
The most awesome travelling experience a trip of a lifetime. I am so grateful to have had this opportunity nothing could beat it. Cheers Ticket to Ride!¯
Pippa Dowdell, 19
I had such a fantastic time with Ticket to Ride, the more 'gap year' chats I get into the more I realise how brilliant and unique mine was!
Viki Marr
A Jammed packed 10 weeks allowing us to learn to experience surfing in a way that only SA can bring!
Jim Norris, 19
An essential in learning to surf, doing so with world champs, top coaches and lifelong friends.
Nick Holland, 19
As a qualified Surf Instructor and Beach Lifeguard I can work on beaches all over the world.
Skatie Noyes
TTR was the trip of my life! I loved it and would happily do it all over again!
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