Big-wave surfing in Cape Town
It’s midwinter in Cape Town. It’s cold, grey and been raining for days. Swells from the Southern Ocean have gathered momentum and are pounding the coastline; it’s so rough that ships are confined to...
View ArticleIn photos: ragged-tooth shark diving at Aliwal Shoal
In winter, ragged-tooth sharks congregate at Aliwal Shoal on the KwaZulu-Natal south coast to mate (check out the 10 best dive spots on the African coastline). I went to dive in late August to check...
View ArticleFree-diving allows you to dive like a dolphin
When you were a kid, did you ever take a really big breath in the bath, pinch your nose, close your eyes and sink under the water? Do you remember the quiet as sounds became muffled, the shifting...
View ArticleCapturing Africa’s underwater wonders
‘Smiling’ sharks, playful seals, and mysterious wrecks: Africa is home to some of the best diving in the world. Here are some of my photographs taken from around these shores over the last few years....
View ArticleHow to organise a whitewater rafting trip down the Zambezi River
Ever dreamed of experiencing the beautiful Zambezi River as first hand as it gets? Here is a guide (based on a recent whitewater rafting trip I did with Safari Par Excellence) to the basics of planning...
View ArticleRafting down the Zambezi versus the everyday grind
I recently travelled to Livingstone, Zambia, to experience a three-and-a-half day rafting trip down the Zambezi River. Along with four other budding rafters and an incredibly knowledgeable and...
View Article3 of the best snorkelling spots in Dahab, Egypt
When in Egypt you have to be amazed by the pyramids and stand small in front of the temples at Aswan, Luxor and Gisa. However, on the Sinai Peninsula I found a completely different world in the laid...
View ArticleHow to buy a kayak
You’ve seen them out there, sleek vessels silently cutting across the horizon. Others serve as islands of fun for kids and, if you ask me, everyone should have a kayak. Types of kayaks Before you rush...
View ArticleTop 10 sailing spots in Southern Africa
It’s interesting to see that besides the Volvo Ocean Race, sailing seems to have become a honeymooners-only activity. Scores of newly-weds visit aquarelle streams and lustrous deep blue oceans while...
View ArticleA wetsuit that prevents shark attacks: too good to be true?
Anybody who has spent an extended period of time surfing is familiar with the fear. It doesn’t matter how clear the water is or how deep you are. It doesn’t matter how fit you are, or what board you’re...
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