Namibia Tourist Attractions: Our Self-Drive Safari Route

Masha and Rob smiling for a selfie on top of a massive red sand dune overlooking a white clay pan at Sossusvlei, exploring top Namibia tourist attractions.

This was my second trip to Namibia, but my first time actually seeing it from the comfort of a car. In February 2010 I was out in the Namib Desert with the Project Athena team, running the Namib Desert Challenge. It’s a five-stage, 220 km (136 mile) self-supported ultramarathon. Everything I owned for the week … Read more

Scary Road Trip in South Africa

road trip in South Africa, Mthatha, cities to avoid South Africa, lessons learned in South Africa

South Africa is a land of breathtaking landscapes, exquisite wines, and so much more!  However, our four-week idyllic trip turned into a very scary road trip in South Africa. Cape Town’s charm amazed us and the serenity of the Wine Route was enchanting.  We were wondering why so many people fear taking a road trip … Read more