A brief glimpse into Ice Sailing

The Netherlands experienced another record warm year in 2007. But in the week before Christmas, the temperatures plummeted. On the 21st of December, it even dropped to minus 8 deg Celcius. Brrr. Winter water sport enthusiasts were enthralled. Hope you enjoy this brief glimpse into "hard water sailing" - read further

About Animals - African Lions

The lion has been one of the most talked about animals on the African plains, and not surprisingly has been the main topic of conversation around camp fires for thousands of years ... read further.

About Animals - the Little Five

For many travelers to South Africa, ticking off the ‘Big Five’ on their safari checklist is an exciting challenge. However, very few people consider or look out for the ‘Little Five’… read more.

Tuscha - Love Without Reserve

The click between this arrogant teenager entering adulthood and the little bundle of fur that fitted into the palm of my hand was instant. She was the cutest, most adventurous kitten I've ever seen (and our family are cat-lovers of note) ... read further.

Finding Our European Roots

"No matter where you come from, as long as you're a black man, you're an African, no mind your nationality, you have got the identity of an African". ~ Peter Tosh

Albeit in reverse, Peter Tosh sings about the way I felt a lot of the time while growing up in South Africa with my pale skin - I felt out of place ... read full story.

Shore-entry Navigation Dive

During our Master Diving training course, we were instructed to do a shore-entry navigation dive in our buddy pairs. This meant kitting up on the beach, gently easing into the waves, setting the appropriate navigation course, putting fins on, submerging beneath the waves and setting off in the right direction. Read further.