eSwatini July 2025
We exited Kruger via the Crocodile Bridge gate and immediately found a nearby restaurant Marula padstal for really good food at very reasonable prices. It was a real contrast to…
Kruger National Park
After Isambane, we headed into Kruger National Park proper. After 3 days where every decision had been made for us, we were on our own for the next 3 days…
South Africa – July 2025
We decided to start our trip to South Africa with an overnight in Sydney so we didn't have any stress about the 1:45m connection from Queenstown to the Johannesburg flight,…
Almaty, Kazakhstan
We said farewell to Karakol and began the long drive to Almaty. We chose to go over the Kegen border point. It closes from October to about May each year. …
Karakol, Kyrgystan
The next morning we walked out of the apartment to see if we could find our pre-arranged driver. He found us – 2 tourists pulling suitcases probably made it easy…
Dushanbe and Bishkek
Dushanbe is a very pleasant city. It felt like we could be somewhere in Europe. The Plane trees, parks and roads all contributed to that feeling. It was also very…