Trekking from Chuile to Lower Sinuwa on the Annapurna Base Camp trek — a day of tough decisions, altitude awareness, bamboo forests, wildlife encounters, and the emotional reality of mountain trekking.
A powerful day on the Annapurna Base Camp trek — pre-dawn hike to Poon Hill, an emotional sunrise over Annapurna, and tough decisions as the trek continues toward Chuile.
Annapurna Hardcore — Part 4: Poon Hill Sunrise, Hard Decisions & The Road to Chuile Read More »
After everything it took just to reach Nepal, you would think the universe might grant us a gentle start. In fairness… it tried. Part 1 Part 2 Kathmandu to Pokhara: A Soft Launch (For Once) We were up early in Kathmandu, the city wrapped in misty rain, heading back to the airport — this
Annapurna Hardcore — Part 3: The Trek Begins (From Kathmandu to Ghorepani) Read More »
For part 1 go here. We arrived at Cape Town International four hours early, convinced the biggest threat to our Annapurna trek was being bumped off the flight. We were wrong. Cape Town: The Warm-Up Round The airport was absolutely chokka. The departure hall looked like the entire city had decided to go
Annapurna Hardcore — Part 2: The Airport Olympics (How We Finally Got to Nepal) Read More »
The beauty of the Silvermine dam walk lies in its simplicity. Wide gravel paths curve gently around still water, offering expansive views without demanding effort. It’s one of the reasons this remains one of the most loved easy hikes in Cape Town.
Silvermine Dam Loop (Gate 1) – An Easy Autumn Walk In Cape Town Read More »
The Nursery Ravine Hiking Trail remains one of the most rewarding day hikes in Cape Town. Tucked into the eastern slopes of Table Mountain and accessed via Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens or Cecilia Forest, this classic ravine route delivers forest shade, sustained climbing, sweeping Constantia views and just enough leg burn to make you feel gloriously alive.
Cape Town Day Hikes: The Nursery Ravine Hiking Trail Read More »
There are hikes that test your lungs, hikes that test your legs, and then there are hikes that quietly rearrange your sense of time. The Shipwreck & Canoe Trail along the Eastern Cape coast belongs firmly in the last category. It unfolds at the pace of tides and rivers, of donkey boilers warming and kettles
The Damara Trail in De Mond Nature Reserve is a rare kind of hike—wild, quiet, beautifully curated, and rooted in ancient Khoi footpaths. I spent a weekend walking its dunes and coastline, slept under the wind on a wooden deck, and ended with an 11 km beach stretch into Arniston. It’s wild camping with a luxurious twist, and I already know I’ll be back.
The Damara Trail: Wild Luxury on an Ancient Footpath Read More »
The Bainskloof Pass has a certain drama to it. It’s the kind of road that feels like it was built for people who appreciate risk — narrow, carved into the rock, twisting like it’s been drinking. It clings to the mountainside as if afraid of heights, and yet it offers some of the most staggering
Bobbejaansrivier Trail – Bainskloof’s Hidden Paradise Read More »
A Christmas Journey Along South Africa’s Wild Coast On Christmas morning 2016, nine of us left Cape Town in a heavily loaded van, buzzing with excitement, oblivious to the distance ahead of us. We had signed up for four days on the Strandloper Hiking Trail, a 57-kilometre coastal hike between Kei Mouth and Gonubie
The Strandloper Trail – A Throwback Read More »
