Namibian thoughts

Namibia was awesome and pretty much everything I was expecting. We covered 6000kms 7000kms – on mostly dirt roads – in just under 3 weeks (only one flat tyre). Although all the driving tired me out a little towards the end, we got to see and experience a great amount of our beautiful neighbour – and the first … view full post

Off to Namibia

Plans have come together sooner than I was anticipating, and so I’m off to our magnificent neighbour Namibia on the 16th for a three week camping roadtrip. As it turns out, now is the best time of the year to visit. I’ve been reading the recently published Footprint Namibia guide which contains a wealth … view full post

Hello Botswana

How much do you know about our northern neighbour Botswana?

I’m considering travelling around Southern Africa sometime in the next year or two, with Namibia and Mozambique on the top of my list. But with Gill urging me to visit her sis in Botswana and having just watched a local drama that mentioned a few interesting facts, … view full post

Scotland so far

Our time in Scotland has been good – despite the dreich weather, we’ve made the most of it and have plenty of pictures to show for our short time in Glasgow, Edinburgh, and our roadtrip around this beautiful nation. Thanks to my aunt Moira for her unmatchable hospitality.

It’s especially nice to escape from CSS, RSS, … view full post

Robbie Williams Cinecast

After winning tickets to the live Robbie Williams Cinecast last week, Bron and I were chauffeured VIP style last night to the venue in Shepherds Bush where we met up with Andy & Jacky. After a time-passing quiz and a few complimentary drinks later, the show started. It almost felt like being at the … view full post

J&M in Argentina

It’s astounding – where in the world can you stay in a 3* hotel for R90 per night, eat a full McDonalds meal for two for under R15 and buy 1 litre beers for R3? It official – Buenos Aires rocks! It’s a bustling city with over 13 million people living here. Roads are a nighmare, but who needs to

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The best chunder bags in the world

Flying Virgin Atlantic has it’s advantages: friendly and more catering staff, free toothbrush, bigger selection of meals (I had fish & chips/potato wedges), games in in-flight entertainment… – but some things you’ll never escape. Like that crying baby four rows ahead! And for the record, having two seats to yourself doesn’t make sleeping any easier, no matter how hard you … view full post

Cape Town Foreshore!

I haven’t had much opportunity to get online over the past few weeks, and when I have then it’s only been for e-mail and banking, so I guess a blog is in order.

My month back home has reaffirmed how I feel about SA; I can’t wait to settle down here again. Cape … view full post

It’s good to be back home

Wow, it’s good to be back home for a month. So far I’ve just been catching up on sleep, e-mail and everything Souf Efriken that I’ve missed. And to discover first hand how well life has changed. I’d never have guessed that Mom would buy a mountain bike and that Dad’s favourite DStv channels are MTV … view full post

Postcards from Paris

Postcards from Paris

In 10 short days I’ll be home in iKapa again, for an involuntary month’s holiday; my yearly return flight was booked for this time. I’ll be working on and off while I’m home though, inbetween soaking up some afrikan sun, Savannas and the best company … view full post