Especially with the German and English speaking community of Windhoek, the Avis Dam is a popular destination to go on a walk with the dogs or to do some birding. With this article, I want to show you that the reservoir and the area around the dam is a worthwhile destination and I want to […]
Melktert – A tasty cake or dessert from South Africa
It does not matter if you go to Mugg & Bean or to a farm stall somewhere in the Karoo: In places, where you can drink coffee, most of the time you can also eat melktert. Translated the word means “milk tart” and it is something between a dessert and a cake. In reality it […]
The correct Tyre Pressure for driving Offroad
Why should you adjust your tyre pressure while driving offroad? It helps to adapt the tyre pressure of the car to the terrain while driving offroad. This adaption not only makes driving easier, but also safer. Which tyre pressure should you use in which terrain? (Image by Bryn Pinzgauer auf Flickr) We drive a […]
How to fold up a dome tent
In Southern Africa you will mostly find two types of tents: roof tents on the top of a car or dome tents that are pitched on the ground. A typical dome tent looks like this: Sometimes it is difficult to fold up a dome tent in such a way that it fits into its bag. […]