Beyond the backpack: You’ll know the real traveller when you see it.
Travellers don’t just visit countries, they wear them in the creases of their backpacks and the spice under their nails. Here’s how to spot the real ones
Traveller Tales
Real stories and reflections from fellow wanderers.
The psychology of the open road
The road, with its unhurried pace and open-endedness, helps disentangle stress and reset priorities.
Birding for the barely interested
Many casual travellers find that simply pausing to notice the local feathered life adds depth to their journey.
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.
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.
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.
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.