The Duro Epic Saga 2023-25
It all started in April 2023 when I bought this rundown 6x6 Bucher Mowag Duro I “beauty” with no engine in Eswatini, snagged a Cummins 6BT all the way from China, and then tried to survive the conversion – first butchered by a crook in Pretoria, then half-heartedly patched together by PJM in Eswatini. Epic? Absolutely. Two years, countless headaches, gallons of oil, and more chaos than a circus, but finally… the beast – renamed Utopia Odyssey – now proudly squats in my workshop.
blog | Duro | 22/09/2025
Namibia with best friends from Belgium
This 3-week tour was planned years ago to celebrate my 60th birthday... then Covid came and everything was cancelled. Finally, the Bouillot family decided to come back in April 24 with their 3 grown-up children and their companions. From Etosha to Sossusvlei, through Ruacana, Epupa, Sesfontein, Puros, Ongogo, Damaraland, Spitzkoppe, Swakopmund, Moonvalley, Walvis Bay, Blutkoppe, Solitaire, Sesriem & the Namib-Naukluf Zebra mountains.
blog | safari | 24/04/2024
Angolan Expedition 2023
Another photographic expedition around Southern Angola from Ruacana and visiting Epupa falls, Iona NP, Tombua, Namibe, Fazenda Cabuta, Pedras Negras, Calandula falls, Musseleje falls, Kwanza falls, Fazenda Rio de Uiri, Egito beach, praya Azul, Binga Bay, Santa Maria lighthouse, Farol do Piambo, Mariquita point, Praya de Soba, Leba Pass and back to Lebango & Xangongo.
blog | safari | 06/01/2024
Angolan Expedition 2022
An adventurous 4-week exploration of Southern Angola from Santa Clara, Epupa falls, Iona NP, Kunene river mouth, fishing villages around Namibe, Leba pass, Tundavala fissure, Gobi forest, Cuemba falls, Cuanza falls, Calandula falls, Pedras Negras, Kissama NP up to the coast & fishing villages around Porto Amboim & Benguela.
blog | safari | 26/12/2022
Reunion Island
An amazing 3-week holiday in that very green volcanic island that offers multiple opportunities for nature lovers.
blog | safari | 23/09/2022
Photo exploration - Etosha waterholes
Waterholes of Etosha. The Etosha National Park’s waterholes each have their own character.
blog | safari | 19/06/2021
When a Dream Comes True... Magic New Zealand 2015 - Part II - South Island
Many years ago, I was already dreaming of far-away places... and New Zealand was surely on top of my wish list. That old dream came true when I flew to Australia for work last August...
blog | report | 05/11/2015
When a Dream Comes True... Magic New Zealand 2015 - Part I - North Island
Many years ago, I was already dreaming of far-away places... and New Zealand was surely on top of my wish list. That old dream came true when I flew to Australia for work last August...
blog | report | 30/10/2015
Home Affairs Galore
How would you feel if that was happening to you?
blog | experience | 15/05/2015
Attitude Galore - Namibia 2015
This story is based on real facts which happened during my last 8-week trip in Namibia, and I hope it will inspire you to follow your true path as well... I will write more about the photographic work that I have been doing there in future posts.
blog | story | 12/02/2015
Congo - Ebola - Drama Story
This is pseudo-fiction-real-life-drama around my last photographic assignment in Congo... which means that the story is based on real facts rearranged in a way they appear a bit more dramatic.
blog | story | 09/10/2014
Magic Spitzkoppe, Damaraland, Namibia
There is something magic about this group of bald granite peaks which stand out dramatically from the flat surrounding plains of the Namib desert.
blog | place | 05/02/2014
Avenue of the baobabs trees, Madagascar
The Avenue or Alley of the Baobabs is a prominent group of baobab trees lining the dirt road between Morondava and Belon'i Tsiribihina in the Menabe region in western Madagascar.
blog | place | 03/02/2014
Liuwa Plain - Zambia 2012 - Part 1
An exceptional wilderness at the end of the world...
blog | report | 06/12/2012
Madagascar 2010
This is a road book as we exclusively travelled by road on the island. It contains a lot of practical info for adventurers who wish to travel on their own, which in fact is quite easy and cheap!
blog | report | 02/02/2011
Madagascar 2010 - The Land of Contrasts
Prime images of an astonishing country with many happy faces and fascinating wildlife...
blog | report | 31/12/2010
Early morning with the jackass penguins
Spending a couple of hours with these amazing birds from night to sunrise is truly an experience!
blog | place | 25/06/2010