Tag Archives: South Africa

Searching by bike for truth and reconciliation amid the minefields of Angola

Posted on October 26, 2014 by problogic

A pretty compelling blog post title, if I do say so myself. It is deliberately so, as the Kindle book I just finished is just that – compelling. Normally, when one reads a book about bike touring, it is an … Continue reading →

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Weaving Durban into words – a marvelous urban anthology!

Posted on August 28, 2013 by problogic

I cannot praise the book Durban in a Word highly enough. It is hands down the best collection of short stories and essays I have ever (ever!) read…and they are all about one quite amazing city and its residents – Durban (eThekwini), … Continue reading →

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Pleasant large city names

Posted on August 26, 2013 by problogic

I realize that attractive or appealing large city names are subject to individual tastes and the opinion of the beholder, but I thought I would list some of my favorites to gauge the reaction of those reading this post. Often, … Continue reading →

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