🇬🇧 In search of lions, author Maja Roedenbeck traveled to the Ugandan savanna—and found 67-year-old Dutchwoman Petra Hogendoorn. A remarkable life spanning South Africa, the Caribbean, and Malta has made this free spirit at least as strong as the kings of beasts themselves.

🇬🇧 Because life in Australia’s Northern Territory is so hard and strenuous, it produces an incredible amount of art. Aboriginal art, of course, but also whitefella’s points of view. One of the best-known local artists outside the Aboriginal community is Carol „Kaz“ Randall, 66, from Katherine. During four days in the guest room of her stilt-supported tropical house, she gives me fascinating insights into her daily life, her marriage and the sources of her inspiration.