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I am a travel writer based in Adelaide, South Australia.
My favorite parts of the world to travel and write about are Latin America, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Details can be found on my website at "mylinks" on RHS.

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Travel > South & Central America Travel destinations: Belize: 2 of 16
Belize - A Hazardous Heaven Belize itself can be a heaven on Earth. The country possesses some of the world's last tracts of native rain forest which team with orchids, parrots, toucans and exotic animals. The extensive barrier reef of coral islands is a Caribbean paradise now developed for the sun and sea loving European to... More..
Sports & Recreation > Fishing (Other) Reasons to support catch and release fishing methods: 1 of 8
This is a good topic for discussion. My view of the matter is that it primarily concerns the common sense of the angler, and that it is very much area specific. Personally, I would never fish a stream that was legally regulated as "catch and release" , because this idea is not within my belief system. On the other hand, I ca... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Climate Change Debating whether global warming is a threat or just media hype: 21 of 164
Global warming is not a threat. Nor is it happening at the present time. Relax! The world is not coming to an end. Don't be frightened of global warming. It is good for you! Global warming is like a shower of rain falling on your vegetable garden. It is good stuff and should be welcomed, when it happens, which is not always,... More..
Travel > South & Central America Travel destinations: Mexico: 1 of 7
"Monarchs of the Mountain" (A visit to the Monarch butterfly sanctuary in the mountains from Morelia, Mexico) Does the idea of climbing to 3500 metres altitude to visit a butterfly sanctuary seem bizarre? To me it did. My previous butterfly experience was limited to the back garden when declaring war on the Cabbage White. Al... More..
Travel > Travel Diaries & Adventures (Other) The most beautiful places you've traveled to: 11 of 76
Chile's Southern Lakes Crossing Which is the most beautiful lake in Chile? Of the dozen or so major lakes in Chile's "Southern Lakes District" travelers invariably score Lago Todos Los Santos as tops. It differs from the others by being hidden deep within the mountains. It is surrounded by much virgin forest, in contrast to ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Climate Change Is nuclear power the answer to global warming?: 3 of 19
Understanding this question is a problem unto itself. Nuclear power is an important option for the generation of base-load electricity in countries where it is sensible to use it, and when all relevant factors are considered. Global warming is a non-problem for mankind and we should not worry about it. The measured amount of... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Energy Issues Is solar energy a viable solution to reducing oil dependence?: 1 of 6
No, solar energy is not the solution to reducing US oil dependency. Considerable progress has been made in the development and use of solar energy world wide over the last decade. This is a good thing and no doubt will continue. But where does solar energy fit into the overall energy crisis problem? The production of oil in ... More..
Travel > South & Central America Unique South American travel destinations: 1 of 6
Fiordland Cruise Chile's wild west fiordland coast is a fascinating region of unique natural beauty. Virgin territory abounds and yet you can enjoy the sights from the comfort of a luxury cruise ship. Every Saturday evening the ship "Terra Australis" sets off with up to114 passengers from the Chilean port of Punta Arenas on ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Climate Change Are you concerned that governments may use climate change policy to limit your lifestyle choices: 1 of 6
Yes, I am very much concerned about proposed, planned and already enacted climate change policies of state and federal governments. They are an example of the maxim that government policy based on bad science produces bad policy which results in bad outcomes. Not only will these climate change policies limit, either directly... More..
Personal Finance > Stock Market Investing in mining: 2 of 11
This past year may be you have lost a packet by having investments in banks, auto or finance companies and are now licking your wounds? Are mining companies any better? The global financial crisis has taken its toll with mining companies too. Firstly, there has been a rapid collapse of many commodity prices due to the worldw... More..