Old school car theft… As a journalist, when asked to write a newsletter on this subject, it is really interesting from a research perspective. It is also complicated, as some…
I recently spent some time with engineers from a local automobile manufacturer discussing the changes to vehicles as well as the implications in terms of warranty conditions. Moving on we…
Trailers can be most useful on safari… Just like that, December is here. As is the proud South African tradition, many are preparing for their annual holidays, which often involves…
We travelled a lot with our son and camped a lot. Initially, we made many mistakes, he once touched the top of a Coleman lantern and burnt himself. I packed…
Don’t ruin a good holiday because of a lack of planning. Many of our clients are getting ready for the annual pilgrimage to the coast. This article is about some…
I recently spent a day with some professional rugby coaches doing a 4x4 and a defensive driving exercise. We were in the sun most of the day but were supplied…
Colour is something we take for granted these days. So, we seldom pause to consider where colour came from. In Medieval Europe, each colour was a separate pigment, made from…
Once again the folk down the road asked me for advice as they were going to stay in chalets near the Hartbeespoort Dam but were unsure as to what to…
CCIC has always been about insuring your adventurous travel… When I consider what, for me, allows Cross Country Insurance Company to stand out, it is all about travel. Back in…
Boys sometimes wing it and take chances yet in my opinion ladies are more organised. I recently had coffee with an old friend who does regular trips. Many are local…
Ian after successfully swimming the "Bellbouy" challenge. This week’s newsletter is a little different, using a question and answer format. As will become apparent further down, there is a reason…
Over dinner the other night we discussed camping and road trips. The subject of tinned food was raised. The view was mixed around 50% of folk had an absolute disdain…