In the first part of the series, I traveled to Sandwich Harbour, the yellow desert on the coast of Namibia. My next journey through the country took me south. I drove along the dusty roads to Sossusvlei, where the deserts turned orange and red. The landscapes there rivaled the ones I saw at Sandwich Harbour — so much so that they are considered the most iconic ones in Namibia. Read more » » »
In the first part of this Namibia series, I explore Windhoek, and I travel to the country’s coastal desert. There lies the old resort town of Swakopmund. Then, it is just a short drive to the Sandwich Harbour, the only place on Earth where gigantic dunes fall straight into the ocean. Read more » » »
A five-day trip might have been too short to explore the vast Rajasthan, but the pull of the state was stronger. Both its culture and nature are captivating in a way that made me forget the relentless pace of the journey. Read more » » »
Just a single day left in South Africa. Where to go on safari? After some research, I found out about the Pilanesberg National Park, which lies close enough to Pretoria where I was staying. Unlike small private reserves, Pilanesberg is a vast natural park. One doubt remained, though: if Pilanesberg did not reach the fame of the better-known Kruger National Park, how many animals could I actually see there? Read more » » »
The ultimate Grand Canyon hike involves descending to the canyon floor, and climbing back up to the rim. To complete the hike in one day, you have to set off early in the morning and get ready for the toughest of endings. The vistas you will see along the way are more than worth the effort, not to mention the best moment of the day: the sunrise… Read more » » »
