Blogs
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I was born to be a duchess: A run of very bad luck
Blogs“Out of the gloom a voice said unto me, ‘Smile and be happy; things could be worse.’ So I smiled…
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From my hide: A menagerie of tales to kick off the new year
BlogsStill in Britain, for the first time in about 500 years, Britain’s famous Kew Gardens has opened to the public…
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Invasives and Natives: January in the indigenous garden
BlogsSummer sunshine and plenty of rain have worked their magic, transforming my garden into a kaleidoscope of colour.
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Tent Travels: Navigating Naude’s Nek and rediscovering Lower Pitseng
BlogsI often think the remote and undeveloped Eastern Cape mountain region is one of South Africa’s most under-valued potential tourist…
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I was born to be a duchess: Lights, camera, action
BlogsThere was quite a bit of work to be done, but six weeks seemed more than enough time in which…
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From my Hide: High in the Himalayas, a birdy friend…
BlogsAll I have to say regarding the upcoming New Year is, Khotso! Pula! Peace and Rain!
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Invasives and Natives: Mother Nature has her own Christmas tree
BlogsMimuops caffra, a dune forest dweller, is one of our protected trees
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I was born to be a duchess: I spent the rest of the trip in my pyjamas
BlogsNow here we were, with a 150km of waterless bush between us and the Chobe and here were two white…
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Some warm and fuzzy post-Christmas animal stories…
BlogsDavid Holt-Biddle has some warm and cuddly stories, and some amusing ones, for Christmas time.
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From my hide: How to ‘kill two birds with one stone’ this Christmas
BlogsNever mind bikes, you can now buy an electric scooter for your favourite youngster. Again, I always thought scooters were…
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Invasives and natives: Crimson harbingers of Christmas
BlogsFlame lilies are starting to flower - and so is the invasive red sesbania.
