We often refer to a learning experience as “school fees”. Be it through experience or observation. Over time I have learnt a great deal when overloading and camping. Yes, I…
One of the pleasures of a road trip is good coffee and a rusk. It kickstarts the day especially if it is an early wake-up. The problem is that many…
I recently lent some kitchen items to friends who were new to camping. One mistake we make is buying on impulse. In this way, they could try stuff before buying…
I try to limit my consumption of red meat and have turned instead to chicken and fish. Being the only meat-eater in our household is not easy, one has to get…
The sun is an integral part of an outdoor adventure, be it sunset or sunrise or even the warmth as it rises and touches you. One has to be careful…
The sidewall of a tyre has a wealth of information, often not understandable to the average motorist, yet the information is a requirement. That’s why it is there. Otherwise, the…
It all started in June 2001 when a group of us raced up to the Kruger National Park to get to a demarcated spot near Phalaborwa gate to view the…
I have run on and off most of my life. As a schoolboy, I ran the annual cross country at the beginning of summer. I soon found that I preferred sprinting…
During the pandemic, everyone has promoted the benefits of vitamin D which we get from exposure to the sun. Excessive exposure to the sun puts you at risk of skin…
All parties involved in a road traffic accident are required to report the accident. If there are serious injuries or fatalities the report normally takes place at the scene where…
If wanderlust catches up you may need to hit the road. Unfortunately, as schedules sometimes clash you may need to go it solo. This can seem daunting. It does take…
Everyone loves a good hamburger, yet we have all had some that are barely palatable, dry and tasteless. A hamburger or burger is a meat patty placed in a roll,…