Arrival in Cape Town
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I fall hard and fast for Cape Town on my first afternoon walking along the ocean. And I eat a burger with bacon and banana that blows my mind — you’ll have to take my word on this one. Continue reading
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South Africa at a Glance
Are you ready for this? It’s my big South Africa post — a preview of how I spent six weeks traveling around this glorious country. Click through to see why I fell in love with South Africa. Continue reading
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
Namibia in a Nutshell
Check out my video highlights from Namibia — the best of our wildlife and nature encounters over 10+ days in this stunning country. Continue reading
Chillaxing on the Orange River
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
Breathtaking Fish River Canyon
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
Poolside Fun in Namibia
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
Climbing Dune 45 at Sunrise
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
The Dead Lakes of Sossusvlei
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
Desserts in the Desert
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