Rolls-Royce Phantom Series II (2002). Never before have there been so many models and makes of vehicles. Yet, amongst them all, are some brands which stand out – both iconic…
Around dinner we discussed what are the things that are essential for an adventure trip, a friend opened the packing system in his “bakkie” and it was a total overkill.…
Photo: Victor Eleuterio Costa As the dawn breaks on this Women’s Day, I sit and quietly contemplate our role in this world. And I realise that it is those who…
I was waved over by a lady en route to my house, she was unable to start her car after having been at a local coffee shop. The problem turned…
In the final column on our group’s exploration of India and Nepal, we detail their last few days in this fascinating region. The culmination of the trip finally arrived in…
Walking is a great form of exercise and is highly therapeutic. I recently tripped over my cat in the dark and damaged an old injury sustained whilst in the police.…
In the eastern corner of the Kathmandu Valley of Nepal, about 13 kilometres from the capital city, you will find the gem known as Bhaktapur. It is the smallest city…
Swayambhu is an ancient religious temple complex atop a hill in the Kathmandu Valley, west of the city. A large number of Buddhists and Hindus alike visit Swayambhu throughout the…
It suffices to say that I have trained with some of the best ladies and gents in South Africa and we developed systems and guides .Yet over the years I have…
This week we cross over into Nepal with our intrepid explorers. After an hour-long flight on Buddha Air, they landed in Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal. Getting through customs,…
Whilst on their tour of India, our group explored the ghats of Varanasi. In geographical terms, a ghat is a mountain pass. Today’s newsletter is about the ghat which is a broad flight…
I always like to bring something back from a trip, be it a curio, a book or suchlike. By way of example, my Roberts Bird Book is 30 years old…