Autumn is a magical time. In this edition of the newsletter, we ask you to suspend judgement and logic, and take a walk on the enchanted side with us. There…
It is never about the T-shirt as they don’t last, the memories remain. It is the little things that you pick up on the travels that give you memories. Over…
When you reach the Eco-Shrine, it feels as though you’ve reached the edge of the world. There’s a sharp drop-off into the valley, with the three Hogsback Mountains in the…
Angel Falls. © Jacqui Ikin In this, our last newsletter on the Wild Coast before departing for an inland fairy realm, we explore the concepts of beauty and mystery. We…
Well about 30 years ago our CEO at Nissan noticing that I was driving a 4x4 simply allocated the responsibility of 4x4 training to me. It would initially be with…
Nguni cattle on the beach. © Sinegugu Zukulu Before we leave the ocean for inland adventures, there are still one or two subjects worth exploring… One of the classic images…
Camping is a popular pastime. From the basics of setting up your campsite ( wild camping ), a rigged vehicle with a rooftop tent, to the luxury of a fully…
Our time at Mbotyi River Lodge had come to an end, and we departed after breakfast. Most of the roads on the Wild Coast take longer than anticipated, particularly those…
Recently I walked my dog and it started to rain I picked him up to get to the car and unfortunately slipped down a slope injuring my hip. I thought…
The lime green lushness literally covers the hills. Nothing better than a perfect ‘cup of chai’. Served on a ‘stoep’. Perhaps with a rusk. South African traditions rock… There’s something…
On one of the forums, someone was sharing his experience with “new” recovery equipment. Having worked and trained with the leading supplier of recovery equipment for roughly 25 years I…
This week, we continue our journey from Underberg to Mbotyi. The roads are wonderfully scenic – but your attention needs to be firmly on the road! Cattle, people and the…