Underwater in the Galapagos Islands
May 22, 2024
As much as I’d love to go getting there is a real mission. My cousin went and she shared her video with us so you can see the magic underwater there.
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As much as I’d love to go getting there is a real mission. My cousin went and she shared her video with us so you can see the magic underwater there.
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Africa’s forests are some of the natural wonders of the world. As someone who has spent decades studying the ecology and management of tropical forests, I’m constantly amazed by the unique forest ecosystems on the continent. Some of them are…
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Monde Sitole was part of a group of the first African youngsters to attend school on board a tall ship: the SV. Concordia. This was part of the Class Afloat International School programme based in Nova Scotia, Canada. The students…
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A display in the Museum of Black Civilisations in Dakar, Senegal. SEYLLOU/AFP via Getty Images Nompumelelo Maringa, University of the Witwatersrand Museums don’t often feature on vacation itineraries. That’s probably because people think of these spaces as dull houses of…
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Portulacaria afra is a South African succulent that is widespread across the country, growing in most gardens and urban areas. What makes it such a popular house plant is due to it’s superb tolerance to drought and wind. This plant is so…
Continue readingBy Warren Mayers To be blunt and punny – the state of climbing in South Africa is rocking. Since the ivory gates of apartheid toppled this country has played host to a number of the world’s finest climbers, all of…
Continue readingApproximately three hours from Cape Town, past the lush green vineyards towards the farmlands beneath the arid mountains, lies the Cederberg wilderness: an expansive “mountain playground” that is a prime spot for camping, hiking, rock climbing, and wildlife spotting. Just…
Continue readingHow to be on your best behaviour when meeting a mob of meerkats By Melissa Baird I’ve been on several journeys to meet creatures that have taken me to extremes I probably would have avoided under ‘normal’ circumstances, like jumping…
Continue reading“Play Hard, Tread Lightly” Rocking the Daisies 2015 literally rocked me, physically and mentally. And it’s not just because I attended with a bad case of the flu or crammed into a two-person tent with three people and a backpack…
Continue readingBy Jess Handley When one thinks of some of the coldest places on earth, Antarctica or the North Pole are usually what spring to mind. Popular perception is that Iceland is also pretty cold but there are places that are…
Continue readingBy Melissa Baird Taking a leisurely hike along the bays that make up the route of the Cape West Coast Biosphere Reserve’s Five Bay Trail is like sipping a rich, salty tonic that rejuvenates the soul and inspires imagination. After…
Continue readingIn many classic romance films, television shows, or advertisements; there is a montage that has been played out more frequently than Elizabeth Taylor tied the knot or Hugh Hefner changed girlfriends. The scene in question usually involves a young man…
Continue readingEver wanted to save the world? You’re not alone. Let’s be honest, though, living sustainably “is a lovely idea, but it’s an IDEA” as my fellow eco-worrier mentioned at the start of our two weeks on the road together. She’s…
Continue readingAs thick clouds roll in over the hills of Phalaborwa, the smell of a thunderstorm’s imminent approach can be felt in the vibrations of the ground, rippling their way into the water, the trees and the air of the most…
Continue readingSouth Africa has a coastline of between 2798 and 3751 kilometres, depending on who you ask and how they measured it. Every summer, thousands of people flock to this long and diverse stretch of coast to relax and enjoy the…
Continue readingIn many classic romance films, television shows, or advertisements; there is a montage that has been played out more frequently than Elizabeth Taylor tied the knot or Hugh Hefner changed girlfriends. The scene in question usually involves a young man…
Continue readingAs thick clouds roll in over the hills of Phalaborwa, the smell of a thunderstorm’s imminent approach can be felt in the vibrations of the ground, rippling their way into the water, the trees and the air of the most…
Continue readingWater is life. No-one can dispute this fact, which is why it is truly unbelievable to see how polluted South Africa’s river sources are and to acknowledge the crazy decision by the current government to allow fracking for shale gas…
Continue readingLivingstone, Zambia is an interesting place. It’s a melting pot of national and international diversity, a hotspot for tourism, a center of trade, an obstacle to migrating animals, and the so called ‘adventure capital of the world’.It’s a modern day…
Continue readingIf one is living in the Southern hemisphere and in particular anywhere far south of the equator, it is a widely accepted truth that one will have to travel quite a distance to see the relics, structures and historical artefacts…
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