We often read into things and draw our own conclusions which are hard to dismantle if proven wrong.

IT IS NOT ALWAYS NECESSARY TO CAMP FAR AWAY FROM HOME TO HAVE A SUPERB WEEKEND GETAWAY OR ADVENTURE. NEAR IS ALSO. IT HAS THE ADVANTAGE OF LESS DRIVING. So the sooner you get there the sooner you can relax,

SOMETIMES NO MATTER HOW HARD WE TRY OR WORK AT SOMETHING IT FAILS. COMING TO TERMS WITH FAILURE AND MOVING ON IS ALSO A LEARNING CURVE AS I HAVE LEARNT

WINNING THE RUGBY WORLD CUP IN JAPAN - SOUTH AFRICA THIS IS HOW OUR TEAM BEAT THE ODDS AND WON THE GOLDEN TROPHY

As promised here are some of the recipes for dishes we made on our recent camping trip. The highlight was Sue's Walking Tacos, something new in my books. Simple and perfect for picnic lunches, teenager's

HAVING A LIST MAKES PACKING EASIER. HAVING THE RIGHT CONTAINERS MAKES LIFE EASIER. PACKING HALF THE STACKS ON THE BED MAKES PACKING A JOY. HERE ARE MY TIPS AND TRICKS.

THE CONTROVERSIAL CONVERSATION ABOUT CONSERVATION.

TRYING OUT A NEW BESPOKE SURFBOARD IS AN ACCOMPLISHMENT FOR THE CRAFTSMAN ESPECIALLY IF ITS HIS BEST FRIEND ON THE RECEIVING END. Camping weekends with friends and family are the highlight of any vacation

NOTHING BETTER THAN SPICING THINGS UP BEFORE SUMMER - A REMINDER OF THINGS TO COME.

A BOOK REVIEW. MY FAVOURITE READ FOR 2019.

TEMPT THE TASTEBUDS AND YOUR CULINARY SKILLS WITH AN AUTHENTIC SPANISH PAELLA.

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THEY ARE ALMOST EXTINCT. WILD DOGS ARE A TRUE BREED.

WE VENTURED OUT TO ZIMBABWE - MANA POOLS NATIONAL PARK. Awesomeness overload. Here are some photographs. Here the lights shines differently

The Karoo is always a winner in winter. Pack up your troubles and head off to the small village Prince Albert and enjoy the quiet life.

Try your hand at making your own oven dried Roma tomatoes. Not only do they taste better, they're healthier too.

Go on a road trip. Winter is a fine time to do so. Here is my blog all about our roadtrip to the Tankwa Karoo. Our overlander truck did well in rough terrain until...

THERE IS NOTHING NICER OR HEALTHIER THAN BAKING YOUR OWN BREAD USING STONE GROUND WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR. NO ADDITIVES, PRESERVATIVES OR ADDED SUGARS.

We spent 2 1/2years building our own Overlander truck. We're thrilled to announce it's completion.

Baking for the family is incredibly satisfying. Here is a quick and very easy recipe for scones and strawberry jam.