Columbus Discovered What?
Just my take on the discovery.
Spotlight on Rio De Janeiro
Nicknamed the Marvelous City, Rio de Janeiro serves as the conduit to the heart of South America and the face of Brazil.
School Education in Venezuela Compared to The US
A short, yet interesting comparison story about educational systems in two very different countries.
Three Things to Avoid Saying in Latin America
There are a few phrases to avoid in Latin America.
Weather or Not?
Randy Pielsticker, Tour Director of the inaugural Vuelta Sudamericana, muses on the first few days of the world’s longest bicycle tour from Rio de Janiero to Quito.
Corruption: The Oil That Runs the Machinery
When in 2002 our newly created company Tour d’Afrique went public with the announcement of planning to create a bicycle race and expedition from Cairo to Cape Town, the main reaction from the public was reflected by a letter to the editor: “You have obviously not spent one day in Africa, because if you had you would realize the obstacles and corruption and would not even dream of such adventure”.
Deforestation: Easter Island vs. The Amazon Rain Forest
This will address the serious ongoing issue of deforestation as well as the consequences caused by it. In addition, I will present some facts that will support this theory, by discussing the collapse of the Easter Island’s past civilization, due to the mentioned issue. Also, this speech will express and compare the relationship of Easter Islands past tragedy, to our current situation taking place as we speak in South America. I will conclude by announcing my position on this issue as well as propose an idea on how we may be able to solve or at least rectify the status of this issue.
Impolite Things That Should Not be Done in North and South America
These are the impolite things that should not be done in North and South American countries.
Human Rights Gone Wrong in Colombia
Explosions. Raging flames of injustice. A village burns and dignity turns to ash, a starved little boy weeps in the middle of the night, forced to witness the rape of his mother and murder of his family before being taken away to a rebel camp. Welcome to Colombia, where constant constant fear and suffering characterise the lives of innocent civilians, and basic human rights are denied.
El Chupacabra Legend: Absurd?
The legend of the El chupacabra is it just another tale told by the fire, or does it contain fact???






















