Author: Philipp

Drakensberg
Africa, Places, South Africa

Drakensberg

If you would look at the pictures without reading the headline you would place them everywhere but South Africa. This is one of the reasons why one must see the Drakensberg once in a lifetime. Furthermore the area around it is so colourful and rich in variety that this treasure is a […]

Jeqe Bread
Food

Jeqe

Jeqe is a traditional type of bread in South Africa and to describe it they sometimes call it steamed bread. However, you will definitely love it as much as we did. What you need for one loaf of Jeqe: 950 grams flour 130 grams sugar 60 millilitre oil 1 package […]

Sani Pass
Africa, Lesotho, Places, South Africa

Sani Pass

Looking for a little adventure in a magic landscape? Drive up Sani Pass on your own. As long as the weather is fine, you have a 4×4 and your passport with you. Because at the top of the pass you are already in Lesotho where you can have a hot […]

Mutton Bunny
Food

Mutton Bunny

Austrians often go for a kebap on their way home from late night clubbing – same to Durbanites in South Africa with the so called “mutton bunny” or “bunny chow”. Basically it is made from half a loaf of bread with the inside scooped out and then filled with Indian […]

Umvubo
Food

Umvubo

Umvubo is a traditional Xhosa meal.The main ingredients are maize meal, water and sour milk. It has two important qualities: It is a filling meal and it cools the body on hot days. As there often were and are no refrigerators in South African homes they ferment the fresh milk […]

Hole in the Wall
Africa, Places, South Africa

Hole in the Wall

Constant dripping wears the stone, they say. At Hole in the Wall waves pounded years over years against the cliffs and caved them. The result is a rock formation where waves runs through the hole. Situated in a magnificent bay this spot is definitely worth a visit.

Mdumbi Beach
Africa, Places, South Africa

Mdumbi

Mdumbi is an insiders’ tip for surfers. But also if you are not into surfing you should go there. The coast is beautiful and you can do other things like hiking or kayaking. Furthermore it is a very quiet area. Apart from a few accommodations and a tiny restaurant there […]

Kubu Island
Africa, Botswana, Places

Kubu Island

Kubu Island consists of granite rocks and is located in the Makgadikgadi Pan, which is a large salt pan. Furthermore the Island is covered with the astonishing baobab trees. The combination of a granite rock island covered with baobab trees located in a salt pan makes this place to one you […]

Herd of elephants
Africa, Botswana, Places

Chobe National Park

If you are into safaris you shouldn’t miss Chobe National Park when you are round this way. However, not only the game is worth a visit. The landscape on it’s own will take your breath away.