Author Archives: Flattop

Kingdom of Lesotho

I’m hiking in the remote mountain Kingdom of Lesotho (Le-sue-toe), a small mountainous country within the borders of South Africa. Approximately 2 million people live here, it’s one of the poorest countries in the world, and most of the people … Continue reading

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Apartheid and Soweto

Normally I loath going to museums. While I see their purpose and know many enjoy them, the majority I’ve been to I usually leave disappointed as they simply don’t do it for me. I set out for a day at … Continue reading

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Technology and People Part 2

Johannesburg has a reputation for being one of the most dangerous cities in the world. I’ve been here two full days and everyone I’ve encountered is super friendly. The hospitality and warmth seem genuine. A surprise for a place with … Continue reading

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Technology and People Part 1

I’m in Johannesburg, it’s my first day back in Africa and I’ve come head on with the reality of what brought me back here. On my walk to the mall in the hunt for a sim chip for my phone … Continue reading

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Headed Back to Africa

I’m heading back to Africa to finish a section of the trip I didn’t get to. (I leave Monday, Nov 19th.) For those that don’t know, just over three years ago while I was on a 12 month walkabout around … Continue reading

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