Robben Island Crossing
I honestly still can’t believe that I’ve swum from Robben Island to Blouberg. This had become such a massive goal of mine and I’m so proud to have completed this adventure. Although the idea had been rolling around in my head for a while, it was only in January...
Sea swimming in Langebaan
Two weeks ago, I had never swum more than 3km in one go. Two weeks ago, I had never swum in the ocean; and I mean an actual cap-and-goggles swim, not a dumped-by-every-wave swim at the beach. In January this year, I got serious about my goal of completing the...
How to: adventure to Knysna and surrounds for R6,421.98 (6 nights, all expenses paid)
November (and South Africa’s COVID restrictions) allowed me and Andi, a good friend, the opportunity to explore some of the beautiful South African coast. Rather than harping on about every magical detail of our trip, it might be better to share our expenses and my...
On the road again
I’ve had my fair share of road tripping over the years. My family owned a maroon 1999 VW Microbus for many years when I was younger, and we travelled all our long trips in it; although 9 times out of 10 it would break down along the way. I also travel a lot for...
Adventures fill your soul…
Lockdown level 3 gave hiking trails what I think is the biggest influx of visitors they’ve seen in the last few years. People had been cooped up in their houses for way too long, and so they took to the trails. Let’s talk hiking. More realistically, let’s talk...
