June 20, 2019

Spoiler Alert: this article contains information regarding the awesomeness that is Tokyo. When considering a visit to Tokyo, I strongly recommend that you make sure you have a child/dog/delicious monster et al waiting for you back home, since the temptation not to return may get the better of you.

April 18, 2019

Evaluating Your Ability - Let’s assume, for the moment, that you’re a babe in the woods and have never ventured beyond your back garden. The HI-TEC GARDEN ROUTE WALKING FESTIVAL is the perfect event to change this, with dozens of walks for all ages and abilities, so now is the time to pack your backpack and hit the trail! In this second HI-TEC BLOG, I’m going to give you some pointers on both packing for the hike as well as what to expect on the trail.

March 26, 2019

South Africa’s Garden Route is a place of unequalled natural beauty and as an outdoor space, it rates as one of the best wild playgrounds in South Africa in which to hit those trails. It doesn’t matter whether you are an endurance trail runner, a multi-day hiking hero, or just a weekend ambler out for a leisurely stroll … this is undoubtedly the place you want to boot up in.

February 27, 2019

South Africa’s only walking festival is becoming the ‘not-to-miss’ event on the Garden Route over the Easter Weekend. Home to our country’s most famous trails and hikes, the festival celebrates the region’s iconic walks and appeals to adventure lovers while offering an exciting programme suitable for everyone in the family, from kids to seasoned hikers.

February 19, 2019

The funny thing is that when you get into this “ME-MENTALITY” whereby I’m travelling alone, I’ll have a lot of time in my head to ponder and build idealistic expectations- I’ll unintentionally get myself into a frame of mind that is rather self-centred. This attitude is problematic when people bail, plans are turned on their heads and you are left living a nomadic life of uncertainty. ​

February 08, 2019

I’m not going to be all Zen about giving you a lecture regarding “self-growth” or “finding oneself” when you venture off with solely the shoes on your feet and a small backpack. Although, there is plenty of truth to that this type of travel basically requires you to just GO and be open to the wild world that is waiting for you on the other side.