Around the World

Home and Abroad. Our travels and lives in many places.


Around the World  / As Much As I Am  / Work
Danish Refugee Council 60th Anniversary Video
September 25, 2016

At times, every once in a while, you are reminded that there are some things that make you realize what it is that matters. I am proud to have been …


Around the World  / South Africa
Kagga Kamma Vlog
September 25, 2016

Trucks, BBQs, bushman paintings and a debate on who the professional is.


Around the World  / Kabul
Coming back to Kabul in a dust storm
July 17, 2016


Family  / Funny  / Our Life  / Travel
What is jetlag and… where’s the car?
July 5, 2016


Afghanistan  / Demon Days  / Opinion  / Work
Protected: The Ignorance of Idiocy
June 14, 2016

I held a discussion-presentation today. It's one I've done a hundred times. Kidnappings in Kabul have been on the increase, and so far there have been three female NGO workers kidnapped …


360  / Oregon  / Our Life  / Sport & Hobbies
A Most Pleasant Outdoor Experience Indoors
May 10, 2016

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360  / Birthdays  / Coquille  / Oregon
Theta S… best 2016 Gadget
May 4, 2016

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360  / Around the World  / Frequently Infrequent
16 Weeks Later – Together Again
May 4, 2016

Having gotten married in December last year, I left for work only to be reunited with my wife 16 weeks later in Coquille %CODE1_RES%  Post from RICOH THETA. #theta360 - Spherical Image …


Afghanistan  / Travel
Afghan Traditional Furniture
April 25, 2016

As we finalize the chapter of our loves that is Afghanistan, we have been considering getting a few pieces of Afghan traditional furniture pieces. Right now, we'd have to decide …


Around the World  / Holidays  / South Africa
Knysna Elephant Park
January 2, 2016

Cobus surprised the kids and me with a trip to the Knysna Elephant Park, about an hours drive away. As with many of his surprises, he advised on wardrobe do's …


Afghanistan  / Around the World  / Travel
Rugs 2015
January 1, 2016

Our choice selection of rugs which caught our eye in 2015. So far, only one of these has made it into our home... not counting the birthday rug for Jolynn. [easymedia-carousel …


Around the World  / As Much As I Am  / Family  / Holidays  / Our Life  / Travel
Our 2015
January 1, 2016

2015 was a big, crazy, slow, and insanely fast year! Married, 24 December Engaged - 13 May Cobus visits 11 countries in 12 months! (Afghanistan, Denmark, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Pakistan, Qatar, South Africa, UAE, United States, Yemen) Jolynn takes 2 trips …


Out and About
Sunset in George, SA: 30 December 2015
December 31, 2015

After a hot and humid day, ended with a trip to the beach to cool of in the late afternoon, a wonderful sunset capped off the day. Sent from my Sony …


Cobus  / Family  / Funny  / George  / Lindsay  / South Africa
Gray Hairs
December 29, 2015


Christmas  / George  / Holidays  / South Africa
Christmas 2015
December 25, 2015

This was a big holiday for us....big kids (amazing how much they grew in six months!!!) and a marriage! Here are a few pix. [easymedia-slider-two med="2394"]

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