July 4, 2018

Namibia’s National Parks: Where Do All the Skeletons Come From?

Namibian journalist Dirk Heinrich explore the infamous and tumultuous desert coastline, its secrets and epic natural phenomena. Explore the hidden wonders of yet another 'park on the fringe', be regaled by epic stories of survival and enthralled by the wildlife and nature that not only survives but thrives in one of the least-explored, most enigmatic and mysterious corners of this majestic land, the Skeleton Coast.
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August 28, 2018

Half A Century At Hotel Schweizerhaus

Hotel Schweizerhaus is family-owned in the third generation. Owner Heidi Snyman, née Anton, born in Namibia, was five when her parents, both from Germany, bought a “Swiss-looking” house in Swakopmund, which is how Hotel Schweizerhaus got its name. Later the Anton’s added the café, which Heidi’s father, a master baker, made into the icon it is today. She grew up in the family business, a witness to her parents’ commitment and sacrifice in running it.
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April 5, 2020

The first German surrender of World War I was signed under a tree in Namibia

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] Text Le Roux van Schalkwyk [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] About 3 km north of Otavi, close to the railway line, is a rather unimpressive gravestone-like structure, […]
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March 7, 2023

Rewind to 1993: Those were the days

Discover Namibia's captivating journey in tourism from 1993 to 2023. Witness the remarkable growth from 181,000 to 1.6 million holiday tourists and the rise of over 2,500 accommodation establishments. As the country recovers post-pandemic, it faces the critical choice between mass tourism and sustainable practices, preserving its delicate environment while promoting exploration for all.
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