Front row hippo views: why the Caprivi Strip is more than a stop-over between Namibia & Botswana
Planning to go to Namibia or Botswana? Lucky you! Many travellers combine both destinations and since there are only a couple of border crossings, chances are high that you will…
Searching for the elusive desert-dwelling elephant: a desert safari in Damaraland, Namibia
Namibia’s remote Damaraland is home to the desert dwelling elephant. The herds of the world’s largest land mammals that live here in the Namib desert, have adapted to life in…
Exploring the Douro Valley – our Port tasting trip
Port tasting is one of the great things to do in the Douro Valley, Portugal's prime wine-making region. We spent a lovely weekend in the Alto Douro.
Highway 1: the perfect coastal drive & camping trip in West USA
“One of the most beautiful coastal drives in the world.” The enthusiasm with which the superlatives for America’s West coast scenic drive are thrown at you from travel guides –…
A tale of stones, skulls and a splendid place to stay: Evoramonte in Portugal
A road trip in the Alentejo: the area around Evoramonte makes a perfect weekend break from Lisbon.
