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A collection of travelogues from all around Namibia…
Travel Tips
10 photos to take in Namibia!
A good photo instantaneously compels one to pause and unknowingly drift into that beautifully portrayed image of being captivated by wonder. If you have never travelled Namibia and have been contemplating that holiday for several months now… it’s not too late. In the...
Where can I grab a scoop of ice cream in Namibia’s capital city?
I love this time of the year, as it is a time to reflect, to create new goals or to simply welcome change. It is also a time to unwind, spend time with loved ones and fully immerse oneself in nature. And of course it is summer, which obviously serves as the perfect...
4 tips to connect with locals in Namibia
Namibia’s dazzling natural beauty that never fails to ooze heaps of inspiration is something most visitors look forward to. However, it is often the connections that people form, or yearn for, that makes them want to return or simply never leave. A connection is often...
Ecology & Nature
What makes a Jackalberry tree in Namibia so special?
Charmingly bedecking the savannas of northern Namibia is the Jackalberry tree, Diospyros mespiliformis. Omwandi is its local name in the O-regions of the country, and it is also referred to as African ebony. It is an evergreen to deciduous tree as it sheds its leaves...
People & Culture
Do you know about this gorgeous jewellery from Namibia?
The onyoka is a unique piece of jewellery made from mussel shells and it is often seen decked stunningly around most aawambo women’s necklines during joyous occasions or even as they run errands in northern Namibia. This necklace is worn to perfectly match their...
Stories & History
Do you remember playing carrom or finger board in Namibia?
Some would refer to it as finger board, but as for my brothers and I, it was simply carrom board. Recently, as my Dad and I were in search for our stored winter items in the garage I stumbled upon a few pieces of this game and instantly reminisced about the many great...
Miscellaneous
How would you create your story in Namibia?
Imagine lounging at the pool at one of the Gondwana properties. You have found a nice spot, where you get a bit of sunlight, but not so much that you pass-out of heat exhaustion. On the little table next to you is a well-deserved ice-cold beverage, which you deserve...