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The psychology of the open road
The road, with its unhurried pace and open-endedness, helps disentangle stress and reset priorities.
Mariana Balt
Birding for the barely interested
Many casual travellers find that simply pausing to notice the local feathered life adds depth to their journey.
Mariana Balt
Traditions that travel with you
We still use the ambisieblokke (ambition blocks) instead of ablusieblokke (ablutions) at campsites and fondly mark Vlentersburg (Ventersburg) and Parasburg (Karasburg) on our routes.
Mariana Balt
How to travel without leaving a trace
Rubbish deserves your attention. Pack it in, pack it out.
Mariana Balt
DIY travel itineraries using offline tools
Planning on paper lets the journey evolve without the buzz of constant alerts.
Mariana Balt
Waterways, warthogs and wonder: A journey into Botswana
If our trusty 1998 Nissan 2.7 Turbo Diesel 4x4 can handle it, any vehicle with decent ground clearance should too.
Mariana Balt
Unusual places to sleep under the stars
By choosing one of these unusual retreats, travellers trade the ordinary for a unique stay under the stars.
Mariana Balt
Journey through Southern Africa's untamed landscapes
The appeal of a self-drive safari lies in slowing down. Travellers wake to soft light filtering through canvas walls, not the beep of a hotel alarm.
Mariana Balt
Driving into stillness with mindfulness behind the wheel
Each kilometre becomes an invitation to be present, to meet the landscape with attention rather than distraction.
Mariana Balt
Another milestone for iOlogue Media as The Travel Thread takes flight
Mariana has explored the continent from bundu-bashing trails to the finest luxury destinations.
Charlotte Hayes
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