hiking in bergen

In Bergen, head for the hills!

You can’t understand Bergen without going up to the mountains. It’s not about the view – but because nature and urbanity are connected here in Norway.

canoe dordogne

Floating more than paddling

The river that winds its way through the Dordogne region is one of the highlights of any visit. So why not experience it firsthand in a kayak!

mthethomusha game reserve

Photos from safari in South Africa

A collection of photos of the animals and landscapes that I was able to discover while on safari for a few days in South Africa near Kruger National Park.

bongani mountain lodge

The eyes and the mouth of safari

On safari in South Africa there are two people with me for every trip – Jabu the spotter and Skigh the ranger. The two couldn’t be from more different backgrounds.

trang an boat tour

The inland Ha Long Bay

The Trang An Landscape in Vietnam is often called the ‘Inland Halong Bay’. Here’s what it’s like to take a boat trip amongst the mountains and in the caves.

grootbos private nature reserve

The Cape’s fascinations of nature

South Africa’s Cape might be just 0.5% of Africa’s landmass, but it has 20% of the continent’s plant species. And, oddly, they’re fascinating!