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A Walk around Ondangwa
The dusty, concrete cities of Ovamboland surely aren’t on many travelers’ lists of must-see places. And, aside from the odd Peace Corps volunteer or independent traveler en-route the Kunene Region from Etosha National Park, the endless floodplains of Namibia’s northern…
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Visiting |Ai-|Ais National Park in Southern Namibia
In the indigenous Nama Language, the word Namibia means “land of nothing.” The vast country in southwestern Africa received its name because of its seemingly infinite landscapes that extend toward the sky, as far as the eye can see. Yet, amidst…
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Visiting the Sossusvlei Sand Dunes in Namibia
Sossusvlei is a place where the vastness of Namibia’s desert is both overwhelming and achingly beautiful. It is a hyperbole of nature. One of my favorite places in the world. In writing this guide to Sossusvlei, I wanted to convey…
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The Skeleton Coast in Namibia: What to Expect
Some refer to Namibia as ‘The Land God Created in Anger’. And after a year of traveling extensively around the country, I find it easy to see why. Namibia is a place where desolation manifests in exquisite beauty. It is a…
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On Loss and Overcoming Obstacles
This evening, when the sun began to set and the temperature dipped below 100 degrees, I decided to take a break from sitting in front of the fan and mustered my energy to step outside for a run. I figured…
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When the Rain does not Rain
Summer has arrived in Namibia and with it, soaring temperatures. The days here are excruciatingly hot and the sun shines with such ferocity that it seems to drain every ounce of my energy. When I walk around, I am perpetually…
