

The Waterfall at Jubilee Creek
When we were still bright-eyed youngsters in school, reading at least one Dalene Matthee book as part of the Afrikaans syllabus was part...


Photo Alphabet
A long, long time ago in a land far, far away, i watched a television show and saw how someone used her photo hobby to create letter...


From One Hole To Another
There are two holes in the stories that follow. First of all, there’s the Hole-in-the-wall, a magnificently carved stone on the Wild...


It's All In The Beans
Who thought about it first? Who took berries from a coffee plant, extracted the seeds, roasted it, ground it and brewed it with water?...


Quick Guide - Kruger National Park
As summer in South Africa is yielding to autumn and winter, a truly South African winter holiday comes to mind. The Kruger National Park...


Q Is For "Quintessential Karoo"
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines “quintessential” as perfectly typical or representative of something. What is more quintessential...


Cape Town - Two Oceans Aquarium
Aquariums are special places. It’s where children of all ages (1 to 100) are introduced to a part of our world that many will never see...


S Is For "Sand Dunes"
Sand dunes are some of my favourite things along the coast. Of course, climbing a sand dune is not my favourite thing, but going down is...


Knysna Elephant Park
For those of us who grew up reading Dalene Matthee’s books, the Knysna forest is synonymous with elephants. Who can forget the struggles...


My 10 Step Training Schedule For The Annapurna Circuit
Last year we decided to tackle something we’d dreamed about for many years: hiking in the Himalayas. Being an ordinary desk-bound woman...