Ivana
Sossusvlei, Dune 45 and Big Daddy experience – visiting the core of the Namib desert
There are no words known to humanity which can be used to describe the magnificence of icebergs and sand dunes. Looking at the majestic shapes of such extreme almost alive...
Reaching the Namib desert lodge
My first contact with the Namib desert was while traveling from Windhoek in order to reach the lodge in Hardap region near Solitaire, one of the base camps for activities...
Dressing up for the desert
My favorite dress code, which easily topples every single possible occasion I can put some sort of specific clothes on, is the one for the Arctic circle. Dressing up for...
The oldest desert in the world
One of the crucial moments which made me choose Namibia as a destination for my solo trip was realizing that by entering the Namib desert I would be visiting the...
Why Namibia?
When? Most of those who desire to visit african countries – including and especially Namibia – are guided by the animal activity, as the safaris are extremely popular with the...
Preparations for the trip to Namibia
Being someone who does not shy away from the colder regions, and basically thrives in such conditions, I surprised even myself with this one. It was the time to see...
From the Arctic to Namibia
This was the thought train which choo-chooed me to Namibia. Ice. I love ice. Greenland. Google: “list countries least population density” Results: Greenland. Mongolia. Iceland. Namibia. (…) :noticing a pattern:...
Across the mongolian steppe to Elsen tasarkhai sand dunes
Frozen landscapes I am extremely oriented towards “bad weather”. I love it when it’s cold and gloomy, as it makes the scenery even prettier compared to the one glowing under...
“If you drink their water, respect their customs”
I’ve seen a lot of sights and traveled many miles Shook a thousand hands and seen my share of smiles I’ve caused some great concern and told one too many...
Alone
The consistency of our thoughts, assumptions and opinions is tested on a regular basis; sometimes we have the grace of getting the trials delivered in a gentle and subtle way,...