Riding like the real gauchos, off the beaten track through the pristine north of Patagonia. What an adventure through the Patagonian steppe!
Mission snow leopard
From a homestay in Ulley at 4,500m altitude overlooking the Zankar Ridge – a mountain range of more than 6,000m adorned in eternal snow – I will look for the mystical ‘mountain ghost’, the snow leopard. A predator that lives in harsh conditions of the highest peaks of the Himalayas and is so rare and little spotted that it is on the bucket list of every wildlife enthusiast.
I am a Nomad; Botswana is my homeground!
The African continent continues to delight and Botswana is one of my ‘old time favourites’. A modern Nomad, that’s me. Who’s following in my footsteps?
South Vietnam and Cambodia, an unforgettable experience
My image of Vietnam years ago was shaped by the cinema films and news items of the past. To be honest, it was difficult to form a picture of contemporary Vietnam. Time for a new experience!
Mauritius, a dream destination
Last September I made a reconnaissance trip to the beautiful tropical island of Mauritius on behalf of Untamed Travelling. 25 degrees, palm trees, tropical flowers, white beaches, a turquoise ocean with crystal clear water and a lovely welcome cocktail, I have to blink twice with my eyes but it’s really true, I’m in paradise!
Special South Africa
Trees Piersma explored the lesser-known North Cape with ten travel agents. With tough 4WD rental cars they travelled from Upington to Cape Town, via Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Augrabies Falls National Park, Namakwaland, the Cedar Mountains, Kagga Kamma, Paternoster to bustling Cape Town.
Kwazulu Natal in three days
Monday morning, 7:55 a.m. The usual morning mood. Phone. Already?! It’s Joseph. What’s so early! South Africa? Who… I? Er, yes. I can…
Surprise!Prior to a travel show in Durban I have three days to discover Kwazulu Natal.
Iceland, land of fire and ice
Yes, we can go again! After just three hours of flying, my husband, I and our two globetrotters, aged 8 and 10, end up in magicIceland, the land of fire and ice.
The Baltic States ‘Around the Clock’
The Baltic States are an as yet unknown travel destination for many. With an unshakable code yellow and only two hours of travel for me reason enough to go out and investigate. It exceeds my wildest expectations; what I find is a wonderful combination of culture and nature. I discover historic cities and deserted beaches, deep forests, picturesque lakes and birds of teeming wetlands. Without corona stress!