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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 > Destination Guides (Other) Favorite travel spots: 7 of 29
Puerto Natales in Fiordland ChilePuerto Natales in Chilean Patagonia is the starting off point to see the finest mountain and lake scenery in South America.Torres del Paine National Park is one of the "in places" to go in South America, rivaling Machu Picchu as a "must see" destination. While Torres del Paine is the big local... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Energy Issues Comparing fossil fuels and alternative fuels: 4 of 16
"Fossil fuels are oil, natural gas, and coal. They pollute the air we breath, contribute to the greenhouse gas warming of the planet and make the US dependent on imported oil""Burning of fossil fuels produces potent greenhouse gases which cause global warming""Renewable energy sources need to replace nonrenewable ones to redu... More..
Travel > South & Central America Best travel destinations in Brazil: 1 of 4
Glitzy Rio de JaneiroIn January 1502 a Portuguese explorer Gasper de Lemos sighted the magnificent granite domes and white sandy beaches of Guanabara Bay. He mistook the inlet for a river mouth, which he named Rio de Janeiro.The settlement here has since blossomed into the world's most spectacular city with, in the metro area... More..
Travel > South & Central America Travel destinations: Iguazu Falls, Argentina: 1 of 4
Iguacu Falls ... the Niagara of BrazilClaimed to be the largest waterfall in the world, Foz do Iguacu (igh-wha-soo) is the next best tourist attraction in Brazil, after Rio de Janeiro. The falls are found on a tributary of the mighty Parana River close to where the three countries Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay meet up. The f... More..
Travel > Australia & South Pacific Australia: More than kangaroos and great beaches: 4 of 15
How About Almonds?McLaren Vale some 30 kilometers south of Adelaide city, capital of South Australia, is noted for its fine wines, particularly Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. It is also a haven of almond groves. In the spring time the valley is a mass of almond blossom with rows and rows of almond trees next to th... More..
Travel > Australia & South Pacific Places to visit in Australia: 12 of 43
McLaren Vale region wineries, South AustraliaA visit to Australia should always include a winery tour. This is easily done from the state capitals Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth. Winery tours are also a favorite pastime of the Aussies, who enjoy excursions into the countryside to sample the local produce, often taking ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Freshwater Fishing Freshwater fishing tips: 4 of 12
Angler's Kitchen in ChileWhy cook on vacation?Leave the kitchen behind!Enjoy your precious two weeks vacation by sampling exotic dishes in foreign lands.When you are traveling for an extended period, being able to make coffee or a hot meal when you feel like it is a bonus. Moreover, it can be educational and satisfying to be ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Fly Fishing How to get started with fly tying: 2 of 6
It is not necessary to spend a lot of money to get started in fly tying.Maybe $25 would do the trick to buy a few feathers and gear needed to create two fabulous flies that will catch trout and salmon anywhere in the world.What are the odds and ends that you need?At the local dime store you can buy a little hobby vice that sc... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Energy Issues U.S. renewable energy policy: Solution for a crisis: 1 of 3
The price and availability of transport fuels (gasoline, diesel and aviation fuel) and similarly that of electricity, is of great concern to everybody.During the past year we have seen the price of oil rise from $50/barrel to peak at over $140 /barrel only to drop back to the $40 -50/barrel range again now the global financia... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 Barack Obama: His environmental and energy policies: 1 of 3
Now that the Federal Election is over and the dust has settled, I can say that in my opinion the best man for the job of US President has won the contest.Now is the time to ponder over proposed and possible US environmental and energy policies.I do this as a concerned outsider, a New Zealander, resident in Australia where we ... More..