go! - South Africa - June 2020

In this issue

Join us on a road trip around the Erongo Mountains in Namibia and explore a landscape of house-sized boulders, hidden shelters full of rock
art. The Trans-Siberian Railway offers an almost mythical journey across nearly a quarter of the planet. Potjiekos is a real South African
tradition. This month we feature six new recipes that are fun to make and packed with flavour.

View From Here James Lowe

The big wave surfer turned geology lecturer tells us about visiting some of the most remote places on earth, and why he always carries a sarong.

4 mins

The introvert's guide to B&Bs

Choosing the right place to stay when you travel is important, says Elsabé Brits, especially if you have issues with strangers and small talk.

5 mins

Destination Erongo

Join us on a road trip around the Erongo Mountains in Namibia and explore a landscape of house-sized boulders, hidden shelters full of rock art and so much open space it feels like you’re the last person on earth.

10+ mins

The way the warren wind spins

Copperton is a barely-there town in the Northern Cape. Will its once-profitable mine reopen? Will the solar and wind farms around it be enough to help some of the farmers through the merciless drought? And what about a time before Copperton existed – does anybody still remember?

10+ mins

From Siberia With Love

The Trans-Siberian Railway offers an almost mythical journey across nearly a quarter of the planet, through frozen forests and across icy lakes, in a landscape that was once off-limits to anyone who wasn’t doing time in a gulag. Come experience the train trip of a lifetime.

10+ mins

A Life Rooted In Nature

It’s late afternoon in the Bushveld north of Thabazimbi, near the border with Botswana. Retired banker Willem Frost opens the door of his Land Cruiser. Get in, we’re going to look at some trees.

7 mins

Going solo

Christoff Els decided to start 2020 with an ambitious adventure: a six-day cycle tour from Beaufort West to Ceres. But was he may be too ambitious?

8 mins

Memories of Mali

Some time back in early 2006, Toast Coetzer’s phone rang. On the line was Bun Booyens, the founding editor of Weg. (The first issue of go! – the English sister title of Weg –would only be published later that year.)

4 mins

No Panic In This Disco

These days, a new Land Rover is the preserve of the rich and not-so-famous. The new Discovery Sport is out to change that perception. It’s the cheapest new Land Rover available and it’s more capable than you think…

4 mins

Barberton rocks!

Barberton is known for its gold rush history and the unique geology of the surrounding mountains. Come meet the people who call this fascinating townhome.

8 mins

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go! - South Africa Magazine Description:

South Africa’s number one travel and outdoor lifestyle magazine. We pay our own way and tell it like it is. We drive back roads and speak to real people, giving you practical information about affordable destinations in southern Africa. Each issue is crammed with excellent photography, honest gear reviews and delicious recipes to make at home or in the bundu. Whether you’re looking to escape for a weekend or a month, your journey starts here.