Life during pandemic times: A tumultuous blend of constant travel, vanishing job offers, and precariously teetering freelance work. But wait, it’s not all gloom! Sprinkle in a chaos-induced family reunion after 40 years, the stressful soothing of a stressed mum in isolation, and a stubbornly elusive passport from Namibia. Who says variety is dead?...
Platz am Meer: Your Coastal Shopping Retreat
A Unique Shopping Experience Nestled along the stunning coastline of Swakopmund, Namibia, Platz am Meer is a unique shopping destination that captures the essence of coastal living. This charming mall, a relatively recent addition to the town's landscape, offers a relaxed and inviting atmosphere, a stark contrast to the bustling shopping centres of South Africa’s major cities. A Seaside...
Travel | Walvis Bay Salt Pans
Prepare to swap reality for the realm of the unknown as you explore the cosmic vistas of Walvis Bay's Salt Works. Think alien landscapes, balletic birds, and a backdrop that smells a bit like sulphur. It's a mix of sci-fi fantasy and a salt shaker's dream, complete with the unsung symphony of industrial toil. Don't be fooled, behind the...
Amazing Adventures: A Story of Volunteering in South Africa
When life gives you grounded flights, you turn it into a DIY-adventure at a backpacker's lodge in East London. Between wrestling with feisty toilet brushes and sipping seaside wines, we built lasting connections, grasping breadmaking, fresh seafood-cooking, and coding between sunshine bathings. Lessons in volunteering? Personal growth and lifelong friendships beat posh vacations. Travel smart, stay safe, and when...