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The Old Roads of Summer Holidays
A morning walk that led me into Nostalgia
Nov 5
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Yawning Crows and the Start of Summer
You know summer’s on its way when the butter melts before it reaches the toast, and the garden hose feels like it’s breathing steam.
Nov 2
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Life in a Small Town: On Freedom, Stillness, and a Life That’s Just Enough
We often talk about freedom as something grand, the ability to travel, pursue opportunities, and reinvent ourselves.
Oct 22
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The Artist Inside Me (Apparently)
What happens when you start something with no idea what you’re doing — and love it anyway.
Oct 12
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Walking, Thinking, and Breathing in Swellendam
Lately, I’ve been visiting friends in the beautiful old town of Swellendam. I came here with a simple goal: to hike the trails around the town every…
Oct 1
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On the Dirt Road to Darling
When wrong turns lead to wildflowers, bugs, and sweet surprises.
Sep 22
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Print Travels Too
On the resilience of local newspapers,paperbacks and print media's comeback.
Sep 7
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Avant-Garde in Cape Town: Inside Zeitz MOCAA
Exploring Africa’s Largest Contemporary Art Museum
Sep 4
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Bohemian on the Bay
Kalk Bay: Where fishermen, artists, and dreamers share the same street
Aug 28
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Hello from the Other Side
Notes on returning home and winter in Africa.
Aug 12
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