From Beaches to Peaks: A Road Trip through KwaZulu-Natal, Lesotho, and the Free State Part 1

The Drive Down We woke up early one hot December morning, and got ready for a very long day of driving. Down the N3 from South Africa’s cosmopolitan metropolis of Johannesburg, to the barely tamed eastern coast of KwaZulu-Natal. We were 4 – Tayla and I in the back, Tayla’s grandma, Abbie in the passenger … Continue reading From Beaches to Peaks: A Road Trip through KwaZulu-Natal, Lesotho, and the Free State Part 1

Travel Guide: Metz

It’s pronounced Mess! This city has been traded between France and Germany many times over the centuries, and both cultures have left their indelible mark on the city. General Impressions We visited Metz almost by accident. Our host in Luxembourg cancelled on us on short notice, so in order to avoid paying for a Luxembourgish … Continue reading Travel Guide: Metz