I Went Looking for the Ocean… and Found a 200-Year-Old Secret
There are days when you set out with no real agenda, just a quiet plan to find a stretch of coastline
where you can hear the ocean properly. […]
About:ericwanepoel
Posts by ericwanepoel :
Thomsons Folly
This is the Story of the Knysna Boer-War Fort. A largely unknown historic site in the bustling tourist town of Knysna. […]
The Ebenezer Stone: A Miracle Hidden in Plain Sight on the N12
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. […]
A Two-Hour Safari
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. […]
The Line in the Sand: The Southernmost Battle of the Anglo-Boer War
If you turn off the N2 outside Riversdale and point your wheels south onto the R305 toward Stilbaai. […]
The Silent Architect of the Garden Route: Remembering Adam de Smidt
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. […]
Gysmanshoek Pass: The Whispering Ox-Wagon Trail
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. […]
The Art of the Roadside Braai – Braai Equipment
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? […]
Fascinating History of the “Sugar Bridge”
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. […]