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Travel news | 15 September 2026

Skeleton Coast: Where the desert meets the Atlantic

News | 15 September 2026

Zambia warns against eating dead wildlife after anthrax outbreak

Wildlife | 15 September 2026

5 South African animals that have made surprising comebacks

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Driving the Volkswagen Amarok PanAmericana through Morocco’s Rif Mountains

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Cape Town’s water supply maintenance: What residents need to know

Travel | 15 September 2026

The great hotel reset: Why luxury is no longer just about where you stay

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Cape Town artists put pets in the spotlight

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Remnants of the Hippie Trail at the Sivananda Ashram

26 January 2012

Claire and I arrived at the Sivananda Ashram at Neyyar Dam in southern India on... read more

Don’t frack the Karoo!

5 January 2012

What is Hydraulic Fracturing and why can we not allow this process to proceed in... read more

How to have a Monumental Experience in Africa

6 December 2011

Early in our travels in Africa, Mrs Blog and I coined a phrase to sum... read more

Time lapse of the Earth from space

14 November 2011

Every now and again you have to get on the roof to appreciate your home.... read more

Not all Zambians are thieves

24 October 2011

About 13 years ago I was racing the setting red sun somewhere between Lusaka and... read more

2011: A Spaceport Odyssey

21 October 2011

Well, it may be a few years later than science fiction movies in the fifties... read more

A great Australian trek: the fascinating rocks of the Red Centre

5 October 2011

Our next stop was Alice Springs, where we explored the famous landmarks of Kata Tjuta... read more

A great Australian trek: about Adelaide

28 September 2011

For those who love historical monuments and buildings, Adelaide has plenty to offer. And outside... read more

A great Australian trek – first stop: Perth

9 September 2011

Instead of the romantic honeymoon packages on breezy Indian islands, we went for something more... read more

7 of the world’s best trekking destinations

1 September 2011

Whether you are ice-climbing the glaciers of Patagonia or trekking through the Sahara Desert, trekking... read more

A South African’s guide to misguided tourists

29 July 2011

With so many tourist guides to South Africa out there, we've decided to turn it... read more

The 10 Million Mile Man

14 July 2011

There is a man who recently been honoured for flying over 10 million miles (about... read more

Six best destinations for solo travellers

1 July 2011

As an occasional solo traveler, picking the right destination to explore is not quite as... read more

Australian Adventure: Bondi Beach, Sydney surrounds and home

30 May 2011

The rest of my time in Australia is spent staying in Bondi beach and exploring... read more

Australian adventure: the Great Ocean Road

11 May 2011

A whole day trip, driving the famous Great Ocean Road on the west coast of... read more

The fairy chimneys of central Turkey

10 May 2011

Deep in Anatolia, central Cappadocia is made up of about thirty tiny towns and villages,... read more

Australian Adventure: Sydney

22 March 2011

The start of a month-long journey in Australia begins with a brief sojourn in Sydney... read more

Singapore stopover

13 March 2011

10 hours in Singapore was just enough to get a feel for the city, experience... read more

An African kiss at Giraffe Manor in Nairobi

3 February 2011

We kicked off our East Africa trip in Mombasa, on the Kenyan coast, before spending... read more

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