My paving looking rather lovely… Rain, rain everywhere. Dams flooding, bridges being washed away. It’s insane at the moment. Yet, one of the more beautiful side effects is the lushness…
Ian Georgeson (CEO of Cross Country Insurance Company) recently did a hike along the Wildcoast. The images liberally sprinkled through this article tell the visual story of the hike, whilst…
The most feared of snakes – the black mamba. Right off the bat, you will notice that this article has only one image of a snake. That is deliberate. Why,…
Note: Images in this article are simply for illustrative purposes and may not be species appropriate. Courtship in the animal can be enchanting, beautiful, intriguing or just downright funny. Today…
Looking at the scene above, it’s hard to believe that a leader on an entirely different continent has the ability to affect this environment. But he does. To start this…
As I spend much time in the wilderness, subjects such as man-eating lions interest me. Beyond the mere fascination, there is the self-preservation aspect. I’m a big fan of knowing…
Occasionally I see something so quirky, so odd as to be unbelievable. Which is when the research begins. If it turns out to be true, my first thought is usually…
Today’s column requires rather more participation from you than usual, as it is simply not possible to “display” audio in stills. All videos belong and are copyrighted to their respective…
In today’s world, very little of worth is free of charge. However, this column features just such a spot! In George, the Outeniqua Transport Museum, or the Transnet Transport Museum…
The scenic road to Genadendal – surrounded by farmland. When travelling towards the beautiful hamlet of Greyton, about five kilometres before, you pass a sign to the left – “Genadendal”. Most…
A penguin nesting under a bush… The penguins in Simon’s Town are an ‘institution’ older than I am. I remember, as a child of no more than ten or so,…