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      The Ebenezer Stone: A Miracle Hidden in Plain Sight on the N12

      Posted on June 12, 2026 by ericswanepoel

      If you have ever driven the N12 between Oudtshoorn and De Rust, chances are you have flown right past one of the most remarkable, hidden-in-plain-sight monuments in the entire Klein Karoo. […]

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      A Two-Hour Safari

      Posted on June 12, 2026 by ericswanepoel

      Not every adventure needs a week of leave, a fully packed pannier setup, or a destination hundreds of kilometres away. Sometimes, the perfect escape is sitting right on your doorstep. […]

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      The Line in the Sand: The Southernmost Battle of the Anglo-Boer War

      Posted on June 2, 2026 by ericswanepoel

      If you turn off the N2 outside Riversdale and point your wheels south onto the R305 toward Stilbaai. […]

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      The Silent Architect of the Garden Route: Remembering Adam de Smidt

      Posted on March 27, 2026 by ericswanepoel

      In the sprawling history of the Garden Route, one name echoes louder than any other. Bain. Thomas Bain, “The Man with the Theodolite Eye,” is rightly celebrated as the genius who carved roads into mountains that many deemed impassable. […]

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      Gysmanshoek Pass: The Whispering Ox-Wagon Trail

      Posted on March 27, 2026 by ericswanepoel

      Connecting the lush green corridors of the Overberg near Heidelberg to the stark, sun-drenched landscapes of the Little Karoo, Gysmanshoek Pass is a passage through time. […]

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      The Art of the Roadside Braai – Braai Equipment

      Posted on June 3, 2026 by ericswanepoel

      A lot of good things in life start with the letter B. Bikes, Braais and Beaches are three of our favourites. But combining a braai with a bike ride? […]

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      Vloedbos

      Posted on September 18, 2025 by ericswanepoel

      Nestled in the heart of the Overberg between Caledon and Bredasdorp lies the picturesque and beautiful Vloedbos, just 45 km from Hermanus along the R326. […]

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      Fascinating History of the “Sugar Bridge”

      Posted on September 16, 2025 by ericswanepoel

      The old bridge over the Buffeljags (Buffelsjags) River is a fascinating little landmark with a few colourful stories attached. The bridge, built between 1845 and 1852. […]

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      Micro Adventures

      Posted on September 1, 2025 by ericswanepoel

      “It’s a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don’t keep your feet, there’s no knowing where you might be swept off to.” – Bilbo Baggins […]

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      Kom-se-Pad: ’n Verborge Juweel

      Posted on September 1, 2025 by ericswanepoel

      Daar is paaie wat jy ry om van punt A na punt B te kom. En dan is daar paaie wat jy ry bloot vir die ervaring. Kom-se-Pad, diep in die Knysna-woude, is laasgenoemde. Ek het onlangs weer besluit om my motorfiets se wiele daarheen te draai. […]

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      • The Ebenezer Stone: A Miracle Hidden in Plain Sight on the N12
      • A Two-Hour Safari
      • The Line in the Sand: The Southernmost Battle of the Anglo-Boer War
      • The Silent Architect of the Garden Route: Remembering Adam de Smidt
      • Gysmanshoek Pass: The Whispering Ox-Wagon Trail
      • The Art of the Roadside Braai – Braai Equipment
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      • A Two-Hour Safari
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      • The Silent Architect of the Garden Route: Remembering Adam de Smidt
      • Gysmanshoek Pass: The Whispering Ox-Wagon Trail

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