I’m sharing a slightly unusual travel journal with three goals. To make it work, this discussion should stay in the travel journal section so we can find it easily and keep adding info to existing posts.
This journal is meant to help "newbies" discover these magical places.
We go to Southern Africa not just for the animals, but also for that soft light, the atmosphere, and those incredible wild campsites where you feel so at home... I’d love for you all to share your favorite spots here—those we miss so much.
The last goal is figuring out how to photograph them. Honestly, I’m not happy with my photos because they don’t capture the feeling I get when I’m there or that unique atmosphere.
I’ll start with one of the first spots that, for me, is one of the most beautiful in Southern Africa: Passarge Valley 2 in the Central Kalahari. There, you’re alone—completely alone. The next campsite is over 25 km away, and that’s a half-day of 4x4 driving. In front of you, there’s nothing but the CKGR plains with herds of springboks... absolutely stunning 😎



Taken in the Algerian Tadrart.







You’ve got to be ready for any wildlife encounters!

































Camping under the inselberg’s overhang, relaxing in the shade with this view...
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View of the desert (facing west) and nothing else—just contemplation and meditation... with drinks 😎.


















View from the front
View to the left
View to the left, later
To the right and behind
















Gongshan, Nu Jiang Valley (Yunnan)






Mamzar Park
Kite Beach – Solemio section
Waterfront Market, fish side
Fruit and vegetable side


Iranian mosque right in the city
Indian thali
Afghan bakery













