We got scammed in Cape Town
We got scammed. That’s what you’re supposed to say. They took advantage of us. We let our guard down. And it is part of the human experience. We’ve all had a…
Riding the Tazara Train through Africa from Tanzania to Zambia
The start of our “year” of travel was a ride on the Tazara train from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Kapiri Mposhi, Zambia. Below is our journey, in photos. The train…
Asante Tanzania
We’re on a train through and out of Tanzania and as I watch its beauty roll by, I’m filled with affection and gratitude. A year is a long time, but…
Carry On Packing for 6 Weeks in Africa
Many of my dear friends know I have a fascination that borders obsession with packing; specifically the ‘minimal carry-on only’ style of packing. It is a rather strange fixation that…
Believing in (and talking about) Healthcare as a Human Right
So many in the US look around right now and don’t like what they see. From the way people treat one another to their own economic situation, it feels like…
Healthcare Reform Harms People of Color
The US Congress has been focused on healthcare reform for the better part of 2017 and once again, the plight of people of color is being forgotten and ignored. I’m a family…
Medicare for All: What’s In a Name?
The Americans most satisfied with the current healthcare system are those with government sponsored health insurance. So why is it that whenever it is proposed that such a system be expanded to the…
Top 5 Things To Do on Safari in Tanzania
Trip: October 2016 Below is our Top 5 Things To Do on Safari in Tanzania, which included visits to Lake Manyara and Serengeti National Parks and Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area, part of the Just Carrying…
Top 5 Things To Do in Cuba
Trip: January 2014 Below is our Top 5 Things To Do in Cuba, after visiting Havana, Viñales and Trinidad, part of the Just Carrying On – Top 5 Things To Do series. These…
Top 5 Things To Do in Panama
Trip: May 2015 Below is our Top 5 Things To Do in Panama, after visiting Panama City, Bocas del Toro and Boquete, part of the Just Carrying On – Top…