No: it’s a word I like to use, but not to hear. Yet somehow, I kept hearing it over, and over, and over again. Can I stop along the road, as long as I promise not to fill my pockets full…

Each morning, the sun rises in the East, makes its journey across the sky as the world turns, and sets in the West. We were lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the sunset on out first night, atop Dune…

The Namib Desert is unlike anything I’ve ever seen. Never in my life have I witnessed such a beautiful display of sand. I could have easily spent days, perched atop a dune, mesmerized by the vibrant colors and varied textures…

On a scale from one to ten — one being a pessimist and ten being an optimist — I’d probably rate an even five, which makes me a realist. I suppose you could say I typically hope for the best,…

Prior to arriving in Namibia, we had read that the road system within the country was phenomenal. Now, having driven from one end to the other, I tend to disagree. That’s not to say the country isn’t well connected, because…

Let’s talk Namibia. I didn’t know what to expect when we said goodbye to South Africa and crossed into Namibia. I had seen lovely pictures of the desert landscape, read the many praises in my guidebook, and recalled it was…

It’s not always easy to find a nice place to camp. It seems that more often than not, it’s either a lovely setting with mediocre grounds or lovely grounds with a mediocre setting. On occasion, you do get both, though.…

After a lovely morning atop Table Mountain, we made our way to the tiny coastal town of Gansbaai. The region is well known for two things: great whites and whales. Unfortunately, we didn’t get any face time with Shamu, due…

There’s a lot of hype surrounding Cape Town. I’m not sure if I agree with all of it, but it’s definitely an interesting city to say the least. After a long day of driving, we arrived unprepared for the sudden…

Few experiences in life left me feeling more ridiculous than when I walked out of the Cango Wildlife Ranch in Oudtshoorn. I wanted to smack myself. I wanted to pummel Rich. I wanted to ring the necks of every half-wit…

I’ve always said that I’m easily pleased, but hard to impress. Storms River Mouth, along the Eastern Cape, was one of the few places that left me wanting more; it was simply love at first sight. I could have easily…

Let’s talk elephants – African elephants. I’ve been in love with these cute, cuddly creatures for some time now. Prior to landing in South Africa, my only “interaction” with the species had taken place at the Zoo. I did manage…

January 2011: I like coffee. Do you like coffee? I like it cold. I like it hot. I’ll drink it in a mug or a jug. In my car or at my house. On a plane or in a train.…

We swapped Southern for Central, as we weaved our way to the tiny town of Winterton. Showing signs of improvement, we ventured into the Champagne Valley for a short stroll near Monks Cowl. The area is breathtakingly beautiful and home…