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Bushveld spring, Mkuze Zululand

October 12, 2016 carmen

South Africa has been held hostage by a devastating drought for almost 3 years. The effects can be seen across the country but to me it is most obvious in Mkuze Northern […]

Exploring Durban – Inanda Heritage Route

June 25, 2016 carmen

Within a 20 mile radius from where I live in Umhlanga, the history of South Africa comes alive on the Inanda Heritage route. I’ve travelled across oceans and met various […]

Washington in 48 hours – My bucket list

May 11, 2016 carmen

With only 48 hours in Washington DC, I had a short bucket list of things I had to see which would capture the city for me. I believe this shortlist […]

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Underrated views between Virginia and West Virginia

May 10, 2016 carmen

Some of the most underrated views to behold in the United States, according to my humble opinion, can be found dancing between Virginia and West Virginia. As the West Virginian […]

Almost a Ghost Town, Thurmond, WV.

May 6, 2016 carmen

We drive along the narrow winding roads of West Virginia in search of the ‘Ghost Town’ of Thurmond. It has received this reputation due to its lack of citizenship. Last […]

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Small town America, continued

May 4, 2016 carmen

I have accidentally, slightly with purpose started following a bit of the West Virginia civil war trails as I explore small town America. I stop sporadically at places that look […]

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Small towns, West Virginia

May 3, 2016 carmen

I have been road tripping to the small towns of West Virginia and Virginia over the last few days. Coffee, craft beer and hunger pangs are generally the decision makers […]

Showing off the horses

May 1, 2016 carmen

Leatherwood is a historical farm in the town of Bluefield. The old farmhouse was built in in 1938.  Some of the land has been developed and forms part of the […]

Leatherwood Farm, Bluefield VA.

April 30, 2016 carmen

The long journey across Virginia has brought me to a small part of heaven. Every morning I wake up to the sound of birds singing their welcome to spring. In […]

Greyhound adventures

April 28, 2016 carmen

Don’t take a bus in America they said, especially not the Greyhound. It’s not like the South African version. Oh my heavens and the people on the bus, well just […]

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