You're Not in Steeler's Country Anymore
About Samantha
For our final projects this semester we were assigned to do an integrative project that would encompass the things we've learned in the past few months. Some of us chose to do games, some made videos, and others used a straw building activity as a metaphor for building a nation. I was impressed with how creative our group was, at the am…
Hello everyone--Welcome to my blog! This is where I will take you along on my journey throughout Southern Africa and where I will share my thoughts, challenges, and thrilling experiences. I'll be spending some time in South Africa, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe and hopefully you can learn about these incredible places with me as I go.
For now, check out my travel plan. Here you will be able to follow where I am and when. This will most likely change, but I'll update where I am on the…
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Keetmanshoop, Namibia
So while in Namibia we took a short trip to the south where we examined community-based resource management. It was exciting that we've now seen nearly every corner of Namibia. Also, while l…


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Okahandja, Namibia
For one of our last development classes we went to GreenSpot organic farm in Okahandja. Manjo Smith, who runs the farm, gave us a thorough tour of the property before serving us a delicious or…


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Windhoek West, Namibia
For our final projects this semester we were assigned to do an integrative project that would encompass the things we've learned in the past few months. Some of us chose to do games, some ma…


New blog entry posted
Windhoek West, Namibia
Namibian artist Shishani recently released a new music video about the beautiful city of Windhoek. Inspired by Alicia Keys and Jay-Z's "Empire State of Mind," the video gives a glimpse into …


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Windhoek West, Namibia
So throughout my trip I've blogged about the places we go, museums and historical sights we get to visit, and all the speakers we hear from, but I realized I never really talk about the bigge…
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- Beaver, Pennsylvania
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Washington, Washington D.C.
- Dakar, Senegal
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Soweto, South Africa
- Khomasdal, Namibia
- Brandberg West Mine, Namibia
- Khorixas, Namibia
- Swakopmund, Namibia
- Walvis Bay, Namibia
- Livingstone, Zambia
- Hwange, Zimbabwe
- Cape Town, South Africa
Silas Thanks for posting this! I lived in Namibia for 2 years and couldn't remember the recipe for these amazing treats! I plan on making this for my family!
re: Fat CakesSilas Thanks for posting this! I lived in Namibia for 2 years and couldn't remember the recipe for these amazing treats! I plan on making this for my family!
re: Fat CakesJennifer Frank My son has a history project due on Namibia in a couple of weeks. he gets extra credit if he brings a food sample from the country he's been assigned. I think this will make an interesting food sample to bring for his class. Thank you! :-)
re: Fat Cakesloyiso oh my gosh this was my bedroom.. it has changed completly now..wow amaized
re: My bedroomloyiso makakule omg you still have the pic.. that's awesome . I miss you guys ,its been a very long time. we miss you
re: LoyisoBowe family Hi we miss you the bowe family
re: Inhoek FarmQwendoline I'm also frm Inhoek. When wl u visit us again?
re: Inhoek FarmGranny J I am very moved and extremely proud of the young lady that you have become. Your understanding and compassion for people in this country makes me feel even more proud that you are my granddaughter!!!! Luv U!!!
re: Inhoek FarmMarci I love your pics... So cool that you are getting to see this. Love you.
re: photo from 28 August 2012Janice Sam I am glad you are having such a great experience! Sounds really exciting and that you are learning alot about the country. Miss you and love you. Granny J
re: Politics...SighAnn Wow, i'm really interested to hear what poverty looks like over there, I bet it will really put things into perspective. I can't believe the corruption of the water companies and the government!
re: KliptownAnn Sounds amazing!
re: First Sights of South Africa