Monthly Archives: December 2022

WHAT ARE THE CHANCES THAT THERE ARE EXTRATERRESTRIALS? From: “The Meaning of Human Existence” by Edward O. Wilson WHY MICROBES RULE the GALAXY Beyond the Solar System there is life of some kind. It exists, experts agree, on a t … Continue reading →

A wave of covid-19 reveals flaws in China’s health system It is better than it used to be, but still needs reform Dec 19th 2022 ECONOMIST  Within the next month, China’s medical institutions will face their “darkest hour”. This warning by … Continue reading →

Hydrogen hype is rising again—will this time be different? Investors have been excited, and disappointed, before Nov 14th 2022 ECONOMIST  By Vijay Vaitheeswaran: Global energy and climate innovation editor, The Economist, New York Guzzlers of fizzy drinks in Brisbane could be … Continue reading →

The Taliban and Isis are in a battle for control Economist Dec 3, 2022 An insurgency has once again started in Afghanistan – and this time, the Taliban is the target. Since the Americans left Kabul last year, high-profile Taliban … Continue reading →

Egypt Central & Red Sea Dec 11-14Observations on Egypt 1. People. Accusing of being predatory with a bad rep, my impression of Egypts is very positive. Like most Muslim countries, the people are very nice and always try to help … Continue reading →

Eritrea Jan 16-20, 2023 Described as the North Korea of Africa, it has been ruled by the same dated autocrat for over 30 years. Involved in a civil war from 1960 to 1991 and another with Ethiopia that just ended … Continue reading →

Egypt Dec 6-15, 2022 I flew from Banjul, Gambia to Istanbul with the intent on continuing on to Addis Ababa. I had a 24 hour layover in Istanbul, but was denied boarding my ADD flight as I needed an e-visa. … Continue reading →

Somalia Jan 8-10, 2023 Somalia – Coastal and Northern (Mogadishu, South Galkacyo) Borders: Ethiopia-Somalia, Somalia (sea border/port),Somalia (sea border/port) Flight Ethiopian Airlines ADD-MGQ 08:55-11:05. Make sure to arrive at the Addis Airport International Terminal with lots of time to spare because … Continue reading →

SOMAILILAND This is a “country” that you don’t want to miss as it is so unique. A fundamentalist Islamic state with an e-money system that has to be experienced. Easy to do on your own by personal tour. Land border … Continue reading →

DJIBOUTI Djibouti is safe, some parts easy to do independently and some you need a guide if you are not an excellent driver with 4×4.  Djibouti is expensive and few things to do, but pleasant enough for a couple of … Continue reading →