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    Herero family in Namibia circa 70 years ago: mother in traditional otjikaiva headdress and shawl, father holding their baby, both connected. Read More

    A snapshot in time

    February, 23 2026 in A snapshot in time
    A Timeless Glimpse: Herero Family Life in Namibia

    One of my favourite photos, this scene tells such a sweet story. I love the Herero...

    By Manni Goldbeck
    When Travel Was Slower at Giant’s Playground Read More

    A snapshot in time

    February, 17 2026 in A snapshot in time
    Back in Time at Giant’s Playground

    From early days, the Giant’s Playground outside Keetmanshoop has attracted visitors....

    By Manni Goldbeck
    The story of Angola's 'spaceship' cinema, an architectural marvel that became a major tourist attraction despite never screening a film. Read More

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    February, 17 2026 in angola
    Angola’s spaceship cinema

    Travelling though Angola, you can be certain that in almost every town or city that you...

    By Manni Goldbeck
     Discover the joy of a true camping adventure  in Namibia with its clear skies and top-notch camping opportunities. Read More

    Pic of the week

    February, 16 2026 in Pic of the week
    Keeping it real

    When I was recently in Germany, I noticed a group of young people boarding the train for...

    By Manni Goldbeck
    Childhood memories of homemade soapbox cars, steep hills and the joy of gravity-powered racing. Read More

    A snapshot in time

    February, 16 2026 in A snapshot in time
    Rolling Back Time: Remembering Soapbox Racing

    Soapbox racing has always been fun. I remember as a child whizzing down the streets of...

    By Manni Goldbeck
    Creative upcycling with a repurposed DeSoto car part that finds new life as a sun visor, showcasing innovation and sustainability. Read More

    Upcycling at its best

    February, 16 2026 in Upcycling at its best
    Upcycling at its best

    The ingenious and innovative ways people find to give second-hand items a new lease on...

    By Manni Goldbeck
    Wilsonfontein Read More

    adventure, people

    February, 9 2026 in adventure, people
    What’s in a name? – Wilsonfontein

    I first heard about the beautiful Namibian farm ‘Wilsonfontein’ between Salem and...

    By Manni Goldbeck
     the inspiring journey of Ndahafa Shihepo, who braved immense challenges to contribute to Namibia's liberation and now leads her village. Read More

    Stories & History, Aawambo people

    February, 5 2026 in Stories & History, Aawambo people
    Walking north for freedom

    Everyone has a story. Our lives unfold, shaped by our choices and sometimes even the...

    By Manni Goldbeck
    History of Namibia’s Voigtsgrund farm, Read More

    adventure, History

    February, 2 2026 in adventure, History
    Voigtsgrund -Keeping the scoundrels out

    While researching Namibia’s ‘Voigtsgrund’ - a century-old agricultural farm with a...

    By Manni Goldbeck
    On the old Lüderitz–Aus road, travellers braved soft sand and heat. Their story lives on at Canyon Roadhouse’s quirky vintage car display. Read More

    A snapshot in time

    January, 30 2026 in A snapshot in time
    Ox-Wagons to Automobiles: Lüderitz–Aus Road Then and Now

    The photo of this happy group and their heavily-laden vehicle was taken on the old road...

    By Manni Goldbeck
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