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Traditions that travel with you

Traditions that travel with you

We still use the ambisieblokke (ambition blocks) instead of ablusieblokke (ablutions) at campsites and fondly mark Vlentersburg (Ventersburg) and Parasburg (Karasburg) on our routes.
Mariana Balt 18 Jun 2025
How to travel without leaving a trace

How to travel without leaving a trace

Staying in your vehicle protects both you and the animal. The goal is to witness, not intrude.
Mariana Balt 05 Jun 2025
DIY travel itineraries using offline tools

DIY travel itineraries using offline tools

Planning on paper lets the journey evolve without the buzz of constant alerts.
Mariana Balt 02 Jun 2025
Waterways, warthogs and wonder: A journey into Botswana

Waterways, warthogs and wonder: A journey into Botswana

If our trusty 1998 Nissan 2.7 Turbo Diesel 4x4 can handle it, any vehicle with decent ground clearance should too.
Mariana Balt 22 May 2025
Unusual places to sleep under the stars

Unusual places to sleep under the stars

By choosing one of these unusual retreats, travellers trade the ordinary for a unique stay under the stars.
Mariana Balt 10 May 2025
Journey through Southern Africa's untamed landscapes

Journey through Southern Africa's untamed landscapes

The appeal of a self-drive safari lies in slowing down. Travellers wake to soft light filtering through canvas walls, not the beep of a hotel alarm.
Mariana Balt 04 May 2025
Driving into stillness with mindfulness behind the wheel

Driving into stillness with mindfulness behind the wheel

Each kilometre becomes an invitation to be present, to meet the landscape with attention rather than distraction.
Mariana Balt 02 May 2025

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