Apr
16

Soweto, A Sprawling Urban Memorial of Complex History

Nelson Mandela's House in Soweto

​When you talk about South Africa, its apartheid past is not far away. In Soweto is where the struggle began. Soweto is a sprawling township that is t...

Apr
16

Experiencing Johannesburg | Uncertain Nelson Mandela Legacy

A Well-fed Cub Taking a Nap

Going to South Africa was a very last minute decision. Like many people, South Africa was not in our "bucket list," but our experience in Johannesburg...

Mar
05

Santiago, Chile, An Andes Destination to Discover

Strait of Magellan

You can't be but impressed by the backdrop of the Andes around Santiago, Chile. It's beautiful. I can imagine the beautiful vista in the early spring ...

Mar
01

Enjoy Exciting Rio But Be Cautious and Keep a Low Profile

Copacabana Beach

Rio de Janeiro is larger than life with iconic sights and fabulous beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema. We were in Rio to start our cruise around South ...

Feb
14

Discovering South America's History in a Nutshell, What Went Wrong?

Brazil, South America

Discovering South America is finding a continent so rich in natural resources and so diverse that you can't help but wonder, what went wrong...

Feb
11

Buenos Aires, Paris Elegance in South America

Sultry Tango

​You will have mixed feelings about Buenos Aires. The city was once called the Paris of South America with the wide boulevards and the French mansions...