Is George a Good Base for the Garden Route?
George sits in the middle of the Garden Route with its main airport and easy access to the coast. But is it the right base? H...
24 Oct 2023 
Chasing the Namaqualand Flowers in Springbok
For a few weeks each spring, the semi-desert around Springbok explodes into wildflowers. Here's how to time and enjoy Namaqua...
29 Aug 2023
Why Swakopmund Feels Like a Slice of Germany in the Desert
Swakopmund is a surreal pocket of German colonial architecture between the Namib dunes and the Atlantic. Here's its history, ...
11 Apr 2023
Kolmanskop and Lüderitz: Namibia's Desert Ghost-Town Coast
On Namibia's remote coast, Lüderitz mixes German colonial charm with Kolmanskop, a diamond ghost town being swallowed by sand...
19 Jul 2022
Wine Tasting in Stellenbosch: What First-Timers Should Know
Stellenbosch is the heart of South Africa's wine country. Here's what first-timers should know before a day of tasting, from ...
29 Mar 2022
Do You Need a Satellite Phone in Namibia? A Self-Driver's Guide
Do you need a satellite phone in Namibia? After being stranded in the Namib Desert with no signal, here's an honest look at c...
05 Feb 2022