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Owl sculpture at the Owl House in Nieu-Bethesda

Towns of the Karoo: Nieu-Bethesda

1 July 2025

At the end of my road trip through the Karoo, I spent two nights in the tiny, quirky town of Nieu-Bethesda -- famous home of the Owl House.
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The Dutch Reformed church in Philippolis

Towns of the Karoo: Philippolis

20 June 2025

On my way to Graaff-Reinet, I stopped off for a couple of days in the Karoo town of Philippolis. I really enjoyed it and wish I could have stayed longer.
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2Summers in downtown Joburg wearing her Caraci jumpsuit

15 Years of 2Summers in Joburg

18 June 2025

I started 2Summers 15 years ago this month. In recognition of this milestone, I reminisce about one Joburg blog post from each of the past 15 years.
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Comrades Marathon runners cross the finish line.

A Comrades Marathon Spectator Survival Guide

13 June 2025

I drove to KZN to watch the Comrades Marathon -- the Ultimate Human Race. Here is a day-by-day account of my experience and survival tips.
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A salesman at Makotis unrolls a beautiful piece of fabric.

A Taste of Joburg: Makotis Fabric Store in Northcliff

5 June 2025

I recently went to the Northcliff branch of Makotis, an iconic Joburg fabric shop. It's a great option for those who don't feel like trekking to town.
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Greylene the Suzuki Jimny drives down Sani Pass.

Greylene the Suzuki Jimny Conquers Sani Pass

30 May 2025

Thorsten and I drove Greylene, the Suzuki Jimny, up Sani Pass, the most famous border post between South Africa and Lesotho.
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Heather watching sunrise in the Great Karoo on her Inventure.

An Inventure in the Great Karoo

27 May 2025

I spent five days on an Inventure in the wilderness of the Great Karoo, disconnecting from all devices and reconnecting with myself.
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Heather and Thorsten at Phophonyabe Falls in Eswatini.

Exploring Eswatini and the Barberton Geotrail

22 May 2025

Back in December, Thorsten and I spent three days at Phophonyane Falls in Eswatini and re-entered SA via the Barberton Geotrail.
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Panjaro, the male spinning champion of Spin Wars XL, performs a routine at the competition.

Spinning: South Africa’s Craziest Homegrown Motorsport

11 May 2025

I've never had any interest in motosports. But spinning, a uniquely South African phenomenon, has captured my imagination.
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Thorsten looking out at the view at Kokiville Homestead

Mpumalanga, Part 2: Glamping at Kokiville Homestead

5 May 2025

At the end of our holiday road trip, Thorsten and I spent three days glamping in a tipi at Kokivlle Homestead.
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New 2Summers logo

It’s 2Summers. Hi.

30 April 2025

After four months of inactivity, 2Summers is back. Here's why I disappeared and what I've been up to.
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Lisbon Fall on the Panorama Route in Mpumalanga

Meandering Through Mpumalanga: The Panorama Route

28 January 2025

We spent three days in December seeing the sights along the southern Panorama Route in Mpumalanga province.
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