Stories
Snippets of my adventures as I explore the world around me. Here are a collection of my hiking stories, my travels and my mind's meanderings.
Seven days hiking the Via Alpina | Part 2
Spending a week immersed in the mountains and dining on local food offers such a lovely peek into life in Switzerland.
Seven days hiking the Via Alpina | Part 1
And so begins our seven-day trek along Switzerland's Via Alpina trail between Engelberg and Griesalp.
Hiking over Surenenpass | Via Alpina
The fourth stage of the Via Alpina hike is a long stretch from Altdorf to Engelberg. My path takes me across Surenenpass from canton Uri to canton Obwalden.
Hiking the Via Alpina | Elm - Richetlipass - Linthal
The third stage of the Via Alpina hike is a long leg from Elm to Linthal. My path takes me across Richetlipass and through Glarus's geologically rich area for scenic views.
Hiking the Via Alpina | Linthal - Klausenpass - Altdorf
A steep hike through Braunwald, dinner by a glacier, and a scenic ascent up one of Switzerland's most striking mountain passes: Klausenpass.
Hiking over Foopass | Via Alpina
Starting the Via Alpina across Switzerland from Sargans to Weisstannen valley, and up over Foopass at 2 223m.
McGregor Village Life
Village life in McGregor has gone unchanged: days are filled with walks in the hills, the Saturday morning market and warm meals with friends.
Girls’ night outside in the Alps
Four girls, two tents, one bottle of wine and too much spaghetti: and so our girls’ night outside in the alps begins.
Mornings in McGregor
I travel back to my home town McGregor in South Africa to walk the dirt roads, visit old friends, and wander through the hills that shaped my love of wilder places.
Hike-friendly S’mores Recipe
A sweet and sticky snack to enjoy in the great outdoors: the all-time favourite S’more. Hiking-friendly edition.