Boats & Hippos
It feels like so long ago, but we drove through Botswana a few months ago on the way to and from our wedding in Victoria Falls. Botswana was the first time we wild camped and the first time we saw … Continued
An African Pleasure
Namibia … 3rd Time’s a Charm! On Friday, September 6th, Freek called us and said the car was ready. We were honestly in shock. In silence, we hopped in an Uber to MitsPro. Coons: “Should we go to Namibia?” Kourtney: … Continued
PJ Part 4 — Every Setback is a Setup for a Comeback
That’s what we keep telling ourselves anyway. With our allotted time in South Africa expiring soon, we tried one last attempt to get PJ on the road. Just needing head gaskets and facing numerous delays getting them in Joburg, we … Continued
A Zimbabwe Wedding Story
June 20, 2019 was one of the best days of our life! Our wedding was more incredible than either of us imaged! We had a beautiful, stress-free day and we would do it again in a heartbeat! We 10/10 recommend … Continued
Is it Possible to Overstay Your Welcome?
Pre & Post Wedding We arrived in Johannesburg, South Africa the morning of July 11th and headed right to our hostel, the Westmoreland Lodge (little did we know… this would become our second home). This place was beautiful, safe, and … Continued
PJ In Africa Part 3 — The Saga Continues
Just in case you missed them, you can read Part 1 & Part 2 here. We arrived in Winburg on Tuesday, August 13th expecting to stay one night and be on the road the next day. PJ had other ideas. … Continued
Owning a Car in Africa — Our Firsthand Education with Murphy’s Law
Did you buy a jalopy? Coons’ grandfather posed this question to us at an extremely poignant time. He may be in his 90’s, but he’s still got it. Neither of us knew what the term meant (a dilapidated old vehicle), … Continued
Buying a car in Africa — How Hard Could It Be?
We’re not quite sure where the dream (OK… obsession) started – it may have been on a cramped chicken bus while the reggaeton drowned out our thoughts, or the umpteenth time we picked up our backpacks, or maybe the second … Continued