Annapurna Hardcore — Part 3: The Trek Begins (From Kathmandu to Ghorepani)
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…
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Annapurna Hardcore — Part 1: Flight Chaos Before the Trek (How Getting to Nepal Became the First Challenge)
Every great adventure begins with excitement, anticipation… and apparently, a complete collapse of the global flight system. There is a war going on after all. Our Annapurna trek hasn’t…
Silvermine Dam Loop (Gate 1) – An Easy Autumn Walk In Cape Town
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…
The Shipwreck & Canoe Hiking Trail: A Coastal Reckoning from Port Alfred to the Fish River Mouth
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 Fynbos Trail: To Run Or To Hike..?
I ran the Fynbos Trail (17 km + 11 km) and discovered a new way to love an old friend. Join us next year — hike, run, or both —…
Bobbejaansrivier Trail – Bainskloof’s Hidden Paradise
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…
Voet of Afrika Half Marathon: Running at the Foot of Africa
Some races live in the legs. Others live in the heart. The Voet of Afrika Half Marathon, held every September in Bredasdorp, manages to do both. Known as South…
Climbing Mount Toubkal: Our Moroccan Honeymoon Adventure
Some couples plan their wedding first and then their honeymoon. We did things a little differently. Before we ever decided to get married, we had already booked ourselves onto a…
Road Trip from Cape Town to Namibia:
Storms, Scenery & First Passport Stamps Thinking of a road trip from Cape Town to Namibia? Buckle up for one of Southern Africa’s most unforgettable adventures — a…
The Khomas Hochland Hiking Trail: Six Days of Grit, Laughter & Namibia’s Wilderness
The Khomas Hochland Hiking Trail, just outside Windhoek, Namibia, is not just a hike — it’s an unforgettable adventure through rugged kloofs, wide plateaus, dry waterfalls, and thorny bushveld.