MARITIME LIONS
In Namibia, a group of desert lions have left their traditional hunting grounds for the Atlantic coast, to become the world’s only maritime lions. One …
ADVENTUROUS TRAIN JOURNEYS – PART II
ADVENTUROUS TRAIN JOURNEYS – PART II The Elephant Express, Zimbabwe The Route: Dete to Ngamo, ZimbabweDuration: 75 miles, 3.5 hoursThe Fare: $300 (for the train, not per person)The …
ADVENTUROUS TRAIN JOURNEYS
This article, “Adventurous Train Journeys” captured my imagination as a definite Bucket List. I have divided it into several blogs so as not to take …
CONSPIRACY AND CLOUD-SEEDING
Conspiracy and cloud-seeding: I am writing this blog as a reminder of the negative effect that conspiracy theorists in the United States have on science, …
LET YOUR GARDEN GROW
“Let your garden grow” is an interesting perspective on how we treat our immediate environment and, indeed, how we treat ourselves. Do we really think …
BRAKE DUST
Brake dust and tyre wear are significant sources of pollutants. Not the most exciting topic for a blog, but important from our health point of …
WATER
I have often thought that the next world war will be fought over water. Not territory, nuclear arms, dominant economies, exploitation of space, Antarctica or …
AMERICA AND EUROPE
I thought this was an interesting article that investigates the different approaches to life in America and Europe. Many of us often discuss/debate these differences, …
NOT HAWAII
There is a Pacific island nation that wants to be “Not Hawaii”. The Cook Islands is proving that sustainable tourism isn’t just possible – it’s …
GORONGOZA
The story of Gorongoza National Park in Mozambique is inspiring not only because of its beauty, its prolific animal population and the commitment of the …