Tag: adventure

Drawing of Elands River waterfall South African waterfall sight

Visiting Emgwenya (Waterval Boven) – Outdoor Adventures and South African Historical Sites

February 5, 2021

The South African town of Emgwenya (previously known as Waterval Boven) is known for its stunning waterfall, the Elands River waterfall. Originally founded as a railway depot, this town is now popular for its outdoor activities and rock climbing, historical sites, and a possible hiding spot for the Kruger Millions – the mysterious lost treasure … More Visiting Emgwenya (Waterval Boven) – Outdoor Adventures and South African Historical Sites

Drawing of a blue SadCars rental car in front of a glacier in Iceland

Renting A SADcar In Iceland – My Experience Driving A Second-Hand Car Around Route 1

January 13, 2021

Meet Sick Car, our transportation around Iceland. It was the nickname we gave to a little Toyota-that-could, which we rented from Icelandic car rental company SADcars. SADcars is a car rental company that rents fairly new, second hand cars at very low prices, perfect for budget visitors who can’t afford hundreds of Euros for a … More Renting A SADcar In Iceland – My Experience Driving A Second-Hand Car Around Route 1

Urban sketching Japanese bridge in Nikko Shinkyo bridge

A Sketchbook Visit to Nikkō, Japan’s UNESCO Temple Town

June 16, 2020

Something strange happened when the clocks hit 5pm in Nikkō. The town suddenly fell quiet, the people disappeared, the shops shut their doors, and restaurants turned their ‘open’ signs around to ‘closed’. The sun went down in a haze of muted oranges and purples, a chilly evening began to creep in, and we were left … More A Sketchbook Visit to Nikkō, Japan’s UNESCO Temple Town

Sketch landscape of an offroad vehicle in the Namibia desert highway

Africa Overland – An Epic Road Trip from Cape Town to Zanzibar (and Back)

March 17, 2020

This epic road trip through Africa, in a high-clearance 4×4, took myself and two companions six weeks to travel through seven African countries. The objective was to drive from Cape Town to Zanzibar island off the coast of Tanzania, and back again, an epic distance of more than 12,000kms (7,500 miles). It was a daunting … More Africa Overland – An Epic Road Trip from Cape Town to Zanzibar (and Back)

Drawing of a man taking a break on a jungle walk

Revisiting My Old Backpacking Days – My Sweaty Visit To Kuching

February 18, 2020

Today, I like decent hotel rooms and charming restaurants with delicious local specialities, and splashing out some money on cool activities. Back in 2012, I was on a shoestring budget, staying in mosquito-ridden hotel dorms and eating cheap pineapple curry from local diners. My electronics didn’t work, and my bag packing skills were atrocious. When … More Revisiting My Old Backpacking Days – My Sweaty Visit To Kuching

Sketch of ice blocks floating in Jokulsarlon glacier lake

Iceland Ring Road – The Ultimate 2 Week Road Trip

September 2, 2019

Travelling to Iceland is a journey to some of the wildest, most breathtaking scenery in the world.It’s an arctic circle island where glaciers meet volcanoes, creating otherworldly landscapes. Geysers blast boiling water out of portals in the earth, glacier ice washes up on ink-black beaches, and rushing waterfalls fall off geometric columns of basalt. This … More Iceland Ring Road – The Ultimate 2 Week Road Trip

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Conquering Sigirya, Sri Lanka’s Historic Rock Fortress

May 1, 2019

Sigirya, an ancient fortress situated on the top of a colossal 200-metre high column of rock, is sometimes considered the eighth wonder of the world. It’s a geological wonder, a fascinating archaeological site, and a challenging hike, all rolled together. Sigirya is the must-see destination in Sri Lanka. Simply put – it’s amazing. Getting to … More Conquering Sigirya, Sri Lanka’s Historic Rock Fortress

Sketch of dambulla cave wall art

Dambulla Cave Temples – The Ancient UNESCO Caves of Sri Lanka

April 4, 2019

Dambulla temple is Sri Lanka’s best preserved cave temple complex, one of the country’s fantastic UNESCO world heritage sights. It’s a decent climb to reach the caves, but the reward are five sanctuaries with outstanding wall fresco paintings, images of past kings and queens, and many golden statues of the Buddha. There’s a sense of … More Dambulla Cave Temples – The Ancient UNESCO Caves of Sri Lanka

Sketch of an elephant with colourful clothing

2 Weeks in Sri Lanka – An Itinerary Full of Action

March 25, 2019

Sri Lanka is a country that is constantly offering hidden surprises, and for those who travel here, it feels like your own private discovery. There are the crumbling ruins of ancient civilisations, baking in the midday sun. Friendly tuk tuk drivers who are thrilled to discuss the latest cricket match. Fields of glossy tea leaves, … More 2 Weeks in Sri Lanka – An Itinerary Full of Action