January, 24 2023 in
Grave Matters
An earthy embrace
When I came across this unusual gravestone in Otjiwarongo, it caught my attention. It was...
January, 17 2023 in
adventure,
history
Sandwich Harbour – ‘The loveliest place on the desert coast’
So wrote naturalist Bernard Carp in his 1961 book “I chose Africa’. And it remains so....
January, 17 2023 in
Upcycling at its best
Upcycling at its best
It’s always inspiring to see the ingenious ways that old items are used to create...
January, 13 2023 in
History
Cassinga’s Shippiki bus
On one of my trips to Angola, I visited Cassinga, site of the contentious 1978 attack by...
January, 11 2023 in
What’s in a name?
What’s in a name?
There’s a lot more to this name than initially meets the eye. And although the direct...
January, 10 2023 in
History,
Flora and Fauna
Cape Cross – White gold, seals & mystery
Unknown to most, the home of the boisterous Cape fur seal colony, 130km north of...
January, 6 2023 in
adventure
Stofpad Namibia
‘Stof’ (Dust) is something all Namibians are familiar with and a journey on the gravel...
December, 30 2022 in
adventure,
people
A smile – the currency of travel
You may need a passport when travelling between countries, some padkos and some dollars,...
December, 23 2022 in
adventure,
people
Padkos – food for the road
If you live in southern Africa, you are familiar with padkos, those snacks that are...
December, 23 2022 in
History,
people
The cheapest bus ride in Africa
It’s that holiday time of the year, when many people take their annual leave and travel...
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