Drinking in the Scenery: Cederberg Wine Region
We spend our final night on tour at a South African winery with stunning views — we drink, dance, and enjoy each other’s company. Continue reading
We spend our final night on tour at a South African winery with stunning views — we drink, dance, and enjoy each other’s company. Continue reading
Check out my video highlights from Namibia — the best of our wildlife and nature encounters over 10+ days in this stunning country. Continue reading
We lounge by the Orange River that marks the border between Namibia and South Africa. It’s our final day in this spectacular country and the views couldn’t be better! Continue reading
Fish River Canyon is the largest canyon in Africa — it’s actually a double canyon, with two levels of plateaus and a scenic river that cuts through the heart of it. The expanse is breathtaking. Continue reading
Here’s a recap of two neat campgrounds we stay at in Namibia — one has impressive hot springs and a swimming pool where we lounge all afternoon. Then we cook homemade pizzas for dinner. This is the life! Continue reading
We get up early to climb Dune 45 at sunrise — it’s the only sand dune open to the public at Sossusvlei, and it’s the size of a skyscraper. Views from the top are extraordinary. Continue reading
This part of Namibia — called Sossusvlei — ranks among the most fascinating landscapes I’ve ever encountered. Check out this dead lake that dried up centuries ago, leaving behind tree trunks that look like scorched skeletons. Continue reading
The motto for overland travel should be, “It’s all about the journey.” Today’s post is about the quirky and unexpected sights we encounter on a day of driving through Namibia — the Tropic of Capricorn, a junkyard of classic cars, and a desert bakery that makes THE BEST apple crumble. Continue reading
Is this Namibia or Germany? Swakopmund has strong ties to its colonial roots — the language and architecture here make it feel like a European village. With sand dunes. Continue reading
I wake up before dawn to watch the colors change over Spitzkoppe, Namibia as the sun comes up. This is a remarkable place to catch sunrise. Continue reading