Photo journal: Namibia, get here before the rest of the world finds out about it

27 January 2018

Last Updated on 16 November 2024

You know that feeling when you’re in a beautiful place and you’re suddenly overcome by the moment? Nearly moved to tears by the sheer wonder of what you’re seeing, overwhelmed by a feeling that there’s no where in the world you’d rather be, a sense that you are truly living and a sort of premonition that this is a memory you’ll revisit for your entire life? I live for this feeling. It’s why I spend every cent on flights to far-flung destinations. I get this feeling when I’m standing at the top of a mountain or staring up at something I’ve seen a million times in my dreams or when a serendipitous series of events lead me to an experience I never could have planned.

I have to say, I lived in this constant state of bliss the entire time I was in Namibia. It’s filled with more jaw-dropping, heartbreakingly beautiful spots than you’d ever believe, and still it’s empty of tourists. You never need to push through crowds at a viewpoint for the chance to take a single photo, you don’t have to pay hundreds of dollars to visit natural wonders, and you never have the sense that you’re getting anything other than the real, raw Namibia. This is a magical place that I doubt I’ll ever stop talking about with a sort of mystic awe, and all I want to do is share it with people. Go quickly, before the rest of the world finds out about Namibia.

Mama elephant teaching the baby to drink from the hole

Cal preparing to walk back down the mountain

Looking for a way to preserve your Namibia memories? Craft your digital scrapbook with Mixbook.

And read my article about Namibia on We Are Travel Girls:

10 REASONS NAMIBIA SHOULD BE AT THE TOP OF YOUR BUCKETLIST

brooke beyond

Hey, I'm Brooke and I'm obsessed with getting off the beaten path, exploring backcountry gems & travelling beyond the ordinary! I left Australia 5 years ago after finishing a PhD in Biomechanics & have been travelling the world full-time ever since (joined by my life/climbing partner, James). Whether it’s road-tripping through Mexico, climbing alpine peaks in the Andes, scuba diving in the Red Sea, or tackling epic via ferrata in the Dolomites, I hope this blog will inspire your future adventures & help you find wonder in every corner of the globe. xx bb

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Marijke Viljoen

13 December 2019

Hi Brooke,

I searce for some partner Visa help, and came across your post. Thx a mil, it was really helpful.
I’ll be lodging our Partner visa 309, offshore, in my beloved country NAMIBIA.

You made me homesick seeing the lovely places you visited in Namibia and you captured every moment so beautiful.
Hope you’ll visit again.

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brooke brisbine
Marijke Viljoen
19 December 2019

Hi Marijke, thanks for your lovely message! So happy to hear you found the posts helpful.

I loved Namibia so much, I certainly hope I get the chance to go back and visit again 🙂

Best of luck with the visa!

-Brooke

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