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This is Turkana – Africa’s Jade Desert Lake

michnus — Mon, 06 Dec 2021 23:58:44 +0000

We knew this stretch of our planned journey could potentially end our trip. “There are two routes from Kenya to Ethiopia or vice versa. The main road through Marsabit which is about interesting as watching paint dry and the most popular with travellers. And then there is the route which […]

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The Best UPSHIFT ONLINE – 2019 Adv motorcycle photos

michnus — Thu, 16 Jan 2020 11:59:41 +0000

The best adventure dualsport motorycle travel photos of 2019 all in one magazine UPSHIFT ONLINE 41st edition is pure bike candy for the eyes. It is a collection of some of the most beautiful photographs from the stories they hosted in 2019. We are very honoured that they included us […]

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Images from an Africa journey

michnus — Wed, 21 Feb 2018 03:40:05 +0000

Images from each East Africa country we visited on our way from South Africa to Europe. Where else than in Africa can you kiss a Giraffe? Africa is an incredibly diverse continent with a lifetime worth of travel. These few images are from each country our journey took us through […]

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Namibia – Caprivi. 2010/12/10

michnus — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 16:02:57 +0000

In the corner of Zimabwe, Zambia and Namibia this small piece of heaven is part of the Okavango, Zambesi Kwando and Chobe rivers . The smell and fresh air after a heavy thunderstorm is the kind of memory that embeds into the brain forever.

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Egypt- In search of the old Egyptians part 3. 2012/10/25

michnus — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 14:22:27 +0000

With a 200% deposit on a Carnet de passage just for Egypt we knew the slow wheels of bureaucracy in Egypt will test our patience. The day we landed in South Africa while Elsebie went to book into hospital for her knee, I went to the Egyptian embassy in Pretoria. […]

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Egypt..in search of the old Egyptians. Part 2. 2012/04/25

michnus — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 19:13:12 +0000

After our stint in Ethiopia having to beg, kick and kill for petrol, we thought petrol would be an easier commodity to come by in Egypt. Well as it turns out, the Arab spring protest had a huge influence on the supply countrywide. Petrol in Egypt normally cost around R3-00 […]

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Egypt..in search of the old Egyptians. Part 1 2012/04/25

michnus — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 18:49:01 +0000

Penning our experience with Egypt took me some time. It’s got more to do with the aberrant manner of Egypt. Take caution not to become cynical about Egyptians and try and see the real Egypt and people. But let me tell you the story and you can decide for yourself. […]

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There’s a special heaven for Sudanese Part2 10/04/2012

michnus — Sun, 29 Jul 2012 20:23:50 +0000

We have lost so much time with waiting for spares we had to make up some distance through the northern part of Sudan on our way to Egypt. The days were still as hot as hell and we kept riding to early mornings and then again in late afternoons. Our […]

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