February, 27 2026 in
On the road again
Into the Heart of the Namib
From Swakopmund the desert route leading southwards is peppered with jewels. Dramatic...
February, 27 2026 in
Pics from the road
Donkey Cart Trade on the Road to Rundu
On the way to Rundu, I came across Andreas, Elizabeth and Agropena on their donkeys...
February, 25 2026 in
Pic of the week,
Pics from the road
The Women Sewing Stories Along the Ugab
The Herero seamstresses of the Ugab River are a highlight of the route from Uis to...
February, 25 2026 in
On the road again
Rock ‘n rolling through Namibia
After hearing the stories of Twyfelfontein, one of Namibia’s bestsellers, there was more...
February, 25 2026 in
Stories & History
Meeting Rebecca, the Riemvasmaker
Over the years, I had heard the intriguing story of how the Riemvasmakers arrived in...
February, 24 2026 in
On the road again
Rock ‘n rolling through Namibia
It’s all about ancient treasures of the earth in this north-western corner of Namibia –...
February, 24 2026 in
Damara Mopane Lodge
On the road again: Dancing with dust devils
As I headed north from Windhoek in the driest time of year, dust devils danced across...
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February, 20 2026 in
flora
The Pride of Table Mountain
Come February every year, I (and many other hikers) make our way up the steep slopes of...
February, 17 2026 in
Pic of the week,
Pics from the road
A Month’s Work in a Single Basket
I came across this well-made granary basket (eshisha) and its maker, Tate Tomas Titus,...
February, 17 2026 in
History
Love & vision on the Spreetshoogte Pass
With vision - and love - everything is possible, as seen in the story of one of...
Our Sister Brands
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