August 6th Svend took us to a more secluded cliff jumping spot he remembered from his youth. We were to find the spot, take the jump, and grill some improvised…
This day was devoted to one of the most eagerly anticipated events of the trip; rafting down the Kunene river. As the Kunene forms a natural border between Angola and…
Namibia is known for its remarkably low population density. Having only 2.6 people per km2, it ranks as one of the least densely populated countries in the world. Car troubles can…
We woke up to the smell of freshly baked bush bread, and had a fulfilling breakfast before we took down the tents.We eventually parted with the Madisa Camp and its…
Due to delayed repairs to the Prado (a.k.a.Fizzy Bubblech) and some lost-yet-found late arriving luggage, Chris and myself stayed behind in Windhoek while the rest headed off to Swakopmund. We spent the…
Namibia is often referred to as the “Africa for beginners” for a number of reasons.For one, the country boasts a low crime rate and is mostly malaria free, making it…
After Cape Town, it was time to head for Namibia to meet up with Chris and Svend and prepare for our overland adventure.It was back in 2015, that Svend invited me to…
Camps Bay is pretty much the Leblon of Cape Town.Having spent the transition from 2015 to 2016 carefully testing the beaches of Rio, and recently having spent most of my…
I decided to spend my one-month stay in Cape Town at three of its highest rated hostels.Chronologically: Atlantic Point, The Backpack, and Once in Cape Town. All three hostels were…
Cape Town might not be the ideal place to go for a nice tropical ocean swim, but it sure is a hikers paradise.The city resembles a grand arena backdropped and…