Are you a person who would rather stay on a campsite than in a lodge or hotel? Do you want to be closer to nature? Do you want to save money? Are you willing to accept a few inconveniences? When planning your trip, you might wonder what to expect at a campsite in Africa or […]
Tyres for Overlanding in Africa
Tyres are extremely important for a safe and comfortable ride. For Africa’s roads you need special tyres. How did we choose our new tyres?
How safe is it in Africa?
Are you planning a trip to an African country and wondering what risks you will take? Here is a pointer to an internet source which illustrates security in Africa.
My tip for planning your trip to Africa
Many people who travel to Africa for the first time underestimate the continent. They want too much in too short a time. Here I give my tip to experience the journey.
Information on Africa on Pinterest
Pinterest is a wonderful source of information about travelling in Africa. That’s why I pin everything on the topic I find interesting. Here I present my collection.
Travelling with a dog to Namibia
Are you planning your next holiday in Namibia and would like to take a dog with you? We travel regularly with our dog from Germany to Namibia. Every time our Penny enriches our holidays. If you are thinking about taking your dog with you on holiday to Namibia, we will give you all the information […]
Ethiopian Airlines and Bole International Airport
Are you planning a trip to Namibia or elsewhere in Africa and are you looking for a suitable airline? Are you wondering how Ethiopian Airlines compares to other airlines? In the following, I will write about my flight with Ethiopian Airlines from Frankfurt to Windhoek and about my experiences at the Bole International Airport in […]
Hiking and Wildlife at Avis Dam in Windhoek
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 […]
