10 ways to schmooooze a policeman

Posted on January 20, 2012 by V & A

After almost a year of thorough research and extensive in-field testing through Africa, here are 10 suggestions for easing your way through border posts and sweet talking your way past the traffic police stops, hopefully without having to give anyone a “soda”, the latest way of asking for a bribe in some parts of Africa! Continue reading →

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South Africa – We’ve arrived in Cape Town!!!

Posted on November 15, 2011 by V & A

London to Cape Town

BA 0043: Boeing 747 – 11hrs 30 mins

Moving House: Land Cruiser – 10 months 5 days

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Namibia – Wonders will never cease…

Posted on November 6, 2011 by V & A

As we drive south through Namibia, the gravel roads wind through rugged hills which give way to flat desert and then to dunes. Namibia has unique geology and incredible natural sites.

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Namibia – Animal Theatre

Posted on November 6, 2011 by V & A

Namibia is one of our favourite countries. We had been there 12 years ago, driving its rough roads in a brave Ford Fiesta which we put through its paces. This time we were better equipped in a 4×4 and were looking forward to exploring more of this vast country with so many incredible things to see and so few people. With a population of around 2 million in a country almost four times the size of the UK, this makes for about 2 people per sq km!

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Namibia – Apple Moose

Posted on October 22, 2011 by V & A

We were already breaking rule number one of driving in Africa: don’t drive at night. Continue reading →

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