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    Travel back in time with a nostalgic look at a classic road trip to Namutoni, highlighting the elegance of early 20th-century journeys. Read More

    A snapshot in time

    January, 27 2026 in A snapshot in time
    On the road to Namutoni

    This classic shot makes you realise how far travel has come in the last century.

    By Manni Goldbeck
    A thoughtful reflection on drought in Namibia, where farmers endure hardship while holding on to hope for early rains. Read More

    Afrikaans in Namibia

    January, 27 2026 in Afrikaans in Namibia
    Geelmielies maak lekker pap

    Dis alweer droogte. In die middel- en ná-winter is droogte in Namibia doodsake. Die...

    By Gert Jacobie
    A couple from Divundu rise before dawn to bake vetkoek and sell it roadside, daily effort to put their children through school. Read More

    Pic of the week, Pics from the road

    January, 27 2026 in Pic of the week, Pics from the road
    Vetkoek at Dawn: A Roadside Story Near Divundu

    A hundred kilometres west of Divundu, I came across vetkoek sellers Annastasia Karuli...

    By Ron Swilling
    Discover the haunting landmarks of the Fish River Canyon trail, from a solitary grave linked to the Nama-German war Read More

    history, Grave Matters

    January, 27 2026 in history, Grave Matters
    The German soldier’s grave & the old causeway shop

    Towards the last section of the Fish River Canyon trail hikers come across a strange...

    By Manni Goldbeck & Ron Swilling
    A tribute to Kuku Selafina Aludhilu, celebrating a century of life, family, and the strength of Namibian women across five generations. Read More

    People & Culture

    January, 27 2026 in People & Culture
    Remembering Kuku’s 100th birthday

    Two years ago, I was honoured to meet Kuku (Grandmother) Selafina Aludhilu and to be...

    By Manni Goldbeck
    Eugene Albert von Broen Read More

    adventure, History

    January, 26 2026 in adventure, History
    Eugene Albert von Broen - A Namib adventurer

    It always amazes me how one story leads to another. Such was the case when I made a stop...

    By Manni Goldbeck
    Twyfelfontein and the Levin family's journey Read More

    adventure, History

    January, 25 2026 in adventure, History
    David Levin of Twyfelfontein - 2

    The Twyfelfontein engravings have received worldwide acclaim over the years, yet little...

    By Michiel Levin & Manni Goldbeck
    Robert Jacob Gordon Read More

    History

    January, 24 2026 in History
    Robert Jacob Gorden- 2

    The man who named the Orange River

    By Ron Swilling
    Robert Jacob Gordon Read More

    History

    January, 23 2026 in History
    Robert Jacob Gordon - 1

    The Man who named the Orange River

    By Ron Swilling
    he Legacy of Nelson Mandela (Madiba): Love, Humility and Reconciliation Read More

    Stories & History

    January, 22 2026 in Stories & History
    Madiba Magic

    Driving through the countryside this week, I realised that the 18th July, Mandela Day,...

    By Ron Swilling
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