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…
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…
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…
In the country, I love the old Churches and their architecture and I use every opportunity to photograph them. Some are incredibly ornate and some are far more simple in…
Years ago I was invited by SANParks to travel the Lebombo Trail with a group of friends. The normal group leaves Croc Bridge Rest Camp on a Sunday morning and…
I never miss out on the opportunity for spontaneous adventure, to me, everything can be an adventure. Even a great sunset when driving home or walking the dog. Recently we…
I recently fell and hurt my knee and over lunch discussed the injury with a friend who is a sports scientist as it was causing pain in my hip. He…
Back in the day before the advent of high-spec 4x4s and SUVs bakkies and station wagons were marketed as commercial vehicles and the industry did not consider the segment to…
We always advocate good environmental policies, either on a road trip or in the bush. But in many cases when at home in the city we forget about a green…
Sometimes time does not allow for a long road trip yet a simple day trip can help one escape reality and get into the country. We recently had lunch at…
I recently mentioned the concept of keeping a diary when you travel, mapping out the special moments and experiences. Keeping a record of the trip. But this was more in…
It’s interesting to note how much or how little people think your vehicle is worth when you try to trade it in. Mileage, the economy as well as stock levels…