April 10, 2013

What do you love about Namibia

Text Ginger Mauney Photographs by Paul van Schalkwyk and Ginger Mauney I can think of many things I love about my adopted country Namibia. Wide, open […]
January 21, 2024

Romantic and authentically grounded at Brigadoon

I love places with history and with people who have grown in it. I found such delights during a recent stay at Brigadoon Boutique Guesthouse in the heart of Swakopmund, Namibia’s coastal holiday metropolis. This well-known boutique guesthouse is now part of Ondili Lodges and Activities, a proudly Namibian company which implements its vision of sustainability and low carbon footprints through its range of low-impact, environmentally friendly establishments.
March 10, 2025

A castle of love and legends

That is what the story of Heinitzburg Castle is all about – the enduring love of one man for one woman in the 19th century, and the love of one woman for a 110-year-old castle in the 21st century. It is also a story of family, dedication and history. This is the essence of Hotel Heinitzburg.