Sneak Peek of South Africa, Lesotho & eSwatini

It was my first time in the sub-Saharan region, which was special. I had already traveled to the southern hemisphere three times before but in Oceania.

The plant and animal diversity was phenomenal, and the contrast with Norway was great. The highlights for me were, besides the famous places like Cape Town with Table Mountain and Cape of Good Hope, Stellenbosch, the Garden Route with the Tsitsikamma National Park, the Drakensberg, the National Parks, especially Kruger National Park, and the Panoramic Route with the God’s Window, the Blyde River Canyon and the Mac-Mac Falls. With four safaris, the trip was also really bushy at the end. The two smaller countries were also fascinating because completely different.


The other side of the coin is the many visible environmental impacts, especially plastic waste, and the monocultures. There we have to think seriously as citizens of the earth. If you like short videos, my personal YouTube channel shows some insights: https://www.youtube.com/@lukasstahli/featured

Overall, Southern Africa was more than worth a trip – Thank you!

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March – South Africa

My friends, it’s time for the southern hemisphere. This is where the water area dominates, and the big five are at home. I’ll not be able to blog during my time in South Africa, and I’ll update you at the end of March 2023 after my return.

Till then, have a great time and enjoy the end of winter and the beginning of spring!

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Anticipation

Anticipation is one of the most beautiful feelings. Why? Because we are excited about what lies ahead. For me, it’s Africa now, South Africa, to be precise. It will be my first time in the southern part of the African continent.

I’ll keep you updated about my next adventure! Stay curious!

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The power of memories

In upper school, I had to read a book and give a presentation, and I held a shy presentation about the life of a moose in Lappland, close to Kiruna, Sweden. Now, as I’m curving through the snowy forest landscape of Norway, I remember that story, which calms me immensely.

It’s usually the little stories that are the most precious!

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Amid three national parks

On & off track

The place is magical. It’s in the middle of three national parks, although Norway is a whole national park.

Sometimes, pictures and videos say more than words. Here are some inspiring web pages and videos of where I am and what I’m surrounded with:

I hope you will find some inspiring videos and articles!

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Norway, why do I love you so much?

I asked myself why I love this region, this country so much. I guess because of the geography, the mystics, and marvelous nature. Here is my short list:

  • Quiet moments in nature, because you have enough space to be completely alone with Mother Nature.
  • Contrasts – rough cliffs, fjords but still soft fjells and colors
  • The sky lights very differently, and so the range of colors is large
  • Mid-night sun and polar nights
  • Legends and mysticism
  • Closeness to nature
  • Northern lights

These are just a few reasons why. Scandinavia attracts me, what about you?

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