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    Cape of storms Read More

    adventure

    March, 27 2026 in adventure
    Cape of storms

    The tip of Africa (or more correctly, the most south-westerly tip), where the cold...

    By Ron Swilling
    Namibia Read More

    History

    March, 21 2026 in History
    Happy Birthday Namibia!

    Where else in the world can you pause out-of-breath on top of a golden sand dune, filled...

    By Ron Swilling
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    adventure, Fauna

    March, 13 2026 in adventure, Fauna
    The Cape's Candelabra celebration

    There is something afoot (or rather abloom) on the sandy slopes of the Western Cape, the...

    By Ron Swilling
     Kolmanskop Read More

    History

    March, 6 2026 in History
    Kolmanskop of ghosts and diamond dreams

    The word ‘surreal’ comes to mind at Kolmanskop on the outskirts of Lüderitz, in...

    By Ron Swilling
    Namib Desert landscape with towering sand dunes, camelthorn trees, and gemsbok grazing near Namib Desert Lodge. Read More

    On the road again

    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...

    By Ron Swilling
    Andreas, Elizabeth and Agropena travelling by donkey cart near Rundu, carrying bundles of grass to trade for food, smiling as they pause for photos. Read More

    Pics from the road

    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...

    By Ron Swilling
    Hendrina Basket weaving Read More

    people

    February, 27 2026 in people
    Meeting a basket-weaver

    In northern Namibia, as in many parts of southern Africa, there are countless...

    By Ron Swilling
    Meet the Herero seamstresses along the Ugab River between Uis and Twyfelfontein, crafting vibrant handmade dolls and textiles for travellers. Read More

    Pic of the week, Pics from the road

    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...

    By Ron Swilling
    Brandberg massif rising above the desert landscape, encountered on a road trip from Twyfelfontein through Damaraland toward the coast near Swakopmund. Read More

    On the road again

    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...

    By Ron Swilling
    Rebecca Adams of the Riemvasmaker community sitting outside her home in De Riet, Damaraland, sharing her story of relocation, resilience, and return. Read More

    Stories & History

    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...

    By Ron Swilling
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