Travel Namibia without a car, is it possible?
Namibia is considered the greatest country in the world for a road trip. Rightly so. It is one of the safest countries in Africa, has an amazing road infrastructure both […]
Stay connected in Namibia with a local MTC SIM card.
These days staying connected is near the top of most people’s priority list regardless whether they are at home or travelling. The problem when travelling is do you switch on […]
How much does it cost to visit a National Park in Namibia?
You arrive in Namibia after a long flight. You battle for a few hours to clear customs and filling out paperwork at the car rental agency. You are finally on […]
Sailing South to Antarctica The Finale
After weeks of tedious cargo operations we temporarily say goodbye to the Antarctica ice shelf. There are mixed emotions all around. We will miss waking up to this place, but the days were long and laboring. We will now set course for Thule island
Sailing South to Antarctica Part II of III
Our arrival at the shelf is met with great excitement from both crew and passengers. We managed to cross the southern Atlantic and safely navigate the leads to bring us […]
Sailing South to Antarctica Part I of III
In December 2017 I was afforded the opportunity to visit Antarctica as part of the crew of the SA Agulhas II. Annually, at the end of the year the Agulhas […]
Quad biking in the Namib desert Swakopmund
The Namib desert, Swakopmund. Swakopmund is Namibia’s premier holiday destination and definitely not boring. Because of its unique location nestled between the cold Atlantic Ocean and the warm sandy Namib […]
Skydiving Swakopmund
“Take a scenic flight up to altitude and see the unique Atlantic Ocean where it meets the Namib Desert Dunes. The aircraft door opens, and you jump attached to a […]
How to hike the Fish River Canyon in Namibia
The Fish River Canyon, unofficially the 2nd biggest canyon in the world and the largest in Africa is one of the must hike destinations in the world. It is amongst […]
Hiking and Rock Pools @NWR Naukfult Camp
There are three reasons all travellers should visit the NWR Naukluft Camp in the Namib-Naukluft National Park in Southern Namibia. Well, there is more, but this blog will focus on […]
Ways to save money when traveling
Friends and family are always asking how I am able to travel so frequently? There is no great secret, I travel on a budget. I prefer three modest trips over […]
How many days should I spend in Etosha National Park?
A frequently asked question by tourists visiting Namibia is how many days/nights they should spend in Etosha National Park. Etosha is extremely popular due to its abundant wildlife, easy access […]
Do I need a 4×4 to road trip Namibia?
The short answer is Yes and No. The longer answer will be discussed in this blog. There are two main considerations when deciding if you need a 4×4 to road […]
Begin at the beginning…
My first ever trip was to India. It was for work and lasted nearly 9 months. To be honest I did not enjoy it. I was overwhelmed by the culture, […]
