Exploring the Hillsborough River by Canoe

Hillsborough River

There’s more to Tampa, Florida, than Busch Gardens, beaches and shopping. Researching things to do during our days off in the area, we discovered that the Hillsborough River is a popular destination for canoeing and kayaking. The River flows from the Green Swamp near the origin of the Withlacoochee River (near Lakeland Florida) over 50 […]

Don’t Skip: Kratie, Cambodia

Sunset Cruise

Intro to Kratie, Cambodia Kratie may be the capital of the province of the same name, but it feels like a very small town. Set along the Mekong River in eastern Cambodia, Kratie seems quiet compared to larger, more touristed cities like Siem Reap, Phnom Penh and even Battambang.  Sadly, in its history, Kratie has […]

Orange River

We crossed the border back into South Africa at Vioolsdrift.  Our camp is near the border, and you can pretty much swim the Orange River between Namibia and South Africa from our camp.  I can get air time for my South African SIM card now.  We’re back in contact.  That being said, it’s been wonderful […]