In brief: Our safaris at three noted wildlife areas in Botswana were very different from the most common type, driving - partly because water is so vital at this dry time. Botswana is rich in…
Two diminutive tribal lands, eSwatini (Swaziland) and Lesotho, have persisted as independent countries within the country of South Africa. Though poor, they offer much of interest to visitors. Lesotho The Kingdom of Lesotho High perches…
In brief: Kruger National Park is a huge park that has fostered native African wildlife since the late 19th century, with some friendly faces like these. The Kruger National Park of South Africa was established…
The waterways and bays along the coast of eastern South Africa contrast markedly with the inland plains and mountains, almost like another country with its own delights. Kosi Bay Kosi Bay is a quiet spot…
In brief: A look at three of the places within the mountain range of South Africa that curls 1100 kilometers from the north of the country to the southwest. They're called the Dragon Mountains –…
Most of our six month stay in Montevideo, we traveled outside the city or lived like other residents. At times, we acted like tourists again - visiting or re-visiting notable places in the city, and…
Near the end of our six month stay in Uruguay’s capital, we revisited the old (and relatively) new downtown to see what we might have missed and also looked back at some of our neighborhood's…
THE WELSH Our final visit to Argentina ranged from the natural to the historical to the prehistoric. As for historical, in the mid-19th century Argentina welcomed immigrants to populate and ranch the northern Patagonian coast.…
FORTINS AND FORTALEZAS Two forts from the 18th century, both named for saints (Teresa and Michael/Miguel), enlivened our visit to the northernmost coast of Uruguay, just shy of the Brazilian border. Both forts changed hands…
One of our greatest enjoyments is to explore the natural world where we are. That was a big reason for driving along the coastal landscape of eastern Uruguay, with its inland lakes and wetlands (in…