Southern African towns with 'hoop' in their names
Towns such as Hoopstad, Hopetown, Groblershoop, Kaapschehoop and Keetmanshoop all carry the word “hoop”, reflecting a shared history of hope, settlement and survival across South Africa and Namibia.
Personal notes from editor Mariana Balt - thoughtful musings on travel, people, and the quiet truths uncovered along the way.