I am an academic and academics are always looking for ways to fund their research and outreach. Our bread-and-butter employment…
When you travel abroad you have to expect mysterious medical challenges. Within 3 days of arriving in Botswana, my exploratory…
When coming to Botswana, a big question is, “what about malaria?” Malaria is here for sure, but what is the…
Last week, I got to do my first field work in the wilds of Botswana. I am working with a…
One of my colleagues caught a puff adder outside the herbarium at work yesterday. What’s a puff adder you might…
Because my visit to Botswana exceeds 6 months, I need to apply for temporary residency. The very thought breeds images…
You cannot go outside in Maun without shoes. Well, I exaggerate. Obviously you can, and my children often do (they…
Like internet and phone service, electricity is a prepaid utility in Botswana. Who knew! It’s actually very convenient. Unlike the…
I got a speeding ticket driving to Lake Ngami. I was going along (as we all do) and saw the…
Water is a worthy topic, especially in the desert during a drought. It’s also a worthy topic when you are…