How to spend a summer in Sicily like a local
2018-03-16
My introduction to the triangular, magnificent island with its fertile soil and sincere people was perhaps even more special because it began in the unassuming town of Milazzo.
How to be an Olympian without qualifying
2018-03-09
The Winter Olympics always held a certain magic for me. An inaccessible dream. In the last few months, the dream became a reality and I saw first hand what it takes to make the magic happen.
Before She Wakes
2018-03-06
India is a kind of madness one can’t explain; it is the sound of 1.3 billion people trying to make life happen. The noise is incessant: endless hooting (horn blowing), the push and shove of tuk-tuks, cars, busses and bicycle rickshaws, not to mention the persistent shouts of vendors.
Untangling India on a budget
2018-02-27
When preparing for a budget trip to India disregard, as far as possible, any clearly defined expectations. Nothing can prepare you for India if you come from a western or afro-western context.
The best adrenaline-fueled activities and where to find them
2018-02-26
Nothing beats that pure moment of ecstasy when your adrenaline kicks in and you feel like you’re on top of the world. These moments are amazing. You feel like you’re unstoppable—invincible even! But these moments can be pretty hard to plan. Lucky for you, we’ve got a list of six activities that will get your adrenaline pumping. And the best part? You can do them in some of the coolest places throughout the U.S.A.
At home in the hills on the Fanie Botha Hiking Trail
2018-02-03
The Kruger Lowveld, named because of its proximity to one of the area’s greatest attractions, the Kruger National Park, is an absolute paradise for nature lovers and outdoors enthusiasts. A well-known multiday hiking trail traverses the forested slopes between Sabie and Graskop, and this was one of the highlights of our visit to this region.
Endless possibilities
2018-01-15
About three hours into the flight, my wife was woken by a commotion at the back of the plane and noticed that our satchel-clinging companion was no longer at our side.
Off the Queensland Coast – The Great Barrier Reef, Fraser and Whitsunday Islands
2017-12-01
Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air – Ralph W Emerson
Going deeper underground in Vietnam
2017-11-24
Phong Nha National Park is home to the biggest caves in the world. They are only the second time I have seen caves in my life, so I’ve taken a drastic upturn in my cave experiences recently.
Five of the greatest long distance walks in the UK
2017-11-09
It is said there is no single place in the UK where you’re more than 112 kilometres from the sea. This means that the British Isles are dotted with a wide variety of epic coastal, country and historic walks, all easily accessible via public transport. Based on natural beauty or historic relevance, we present our top five multi-day hikes in the UK.
Running Back to Childhood – Cederberg Mountains
2017-09-19
There is a wish in the back of everyone’s mind. It is a wish to go back in time to a place where time means nothing. It is a yearning to be a child again, where responsibilities and worries have no hold on you. It is a desire for adventure; adventure in the great wilderness. And this small wish is stored in the back of everyone’s mind. It is there and it will always be.