It’s the little things that make a difference. Over dinner a while back the discussion went to the upcoming December holidays and where everyone planned to go. The talk then…
Adventure is in all of us, it begins in the mind and is transposed to paper as we plan a trip. Sometimes even a simple walk to the shops can…
Goerapan is a salt lake on the R360 between Upington and Askam in the Northern Cape Province. The Northern Cape is a much-favoured destination for adventurers, the unspoilt terrain makes…
Volunteering at a charity bookshop during lockdown afforded numerous opportunities to go through the books that are donated. One, in particular, caught my eye, “The life-changing magic of tidying” by…
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…