Girl meets Indian Ocean- Impressions from the “Rainbow Nation” (2)
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Girl meets Indian Ocean- Impressions from the “Rainbow Nation” (2)

We left Howick and spent the last couple of nights for us in South Africa in St Lucia with the aim of exploring the Isimangaliso Wetland Reserve. The road trip to St.Lucia was scenic and beautiful. I loved the sights of the Jacaranda tress scattered all over the hilly roads. We were told upon our arrival…

Sleepless in Howick- Impressions from the “Rainbow Nation” (1)
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Sleepless in Howick- Impressions from the “Rainbow Nation” (1)

On the 18th of July the world celebrated the 100th birthday of the great inspirational leader, Nelson Mandela. Madiba lived a remarkable life; a life devoted to fight for black rights, and campaigned against the laws that kept white and black people apart (apartheid) that led him to be imprisoned for 27 years. A worldwide…

The German President & I: ZEF at the Villa Hammerschmidt Open Day 2018
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The German President & I: ZEF at the Villa Hammerschmidt Open Day 2018

Little did I know when I decided to work with Black Soldier Flies that they will take me on this breathtaking journey. Seldom do you get invited to take part at an event in an official presidential palace and even more seldom do you get  invited to take part at an event in an official…

Ento Nation Podcast: The Lady of the Flies
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Ento Nation Podcast: The Lady of the Flies

I am back again with an update and a new link this time 😃 You will not only read about my research but rather get to hear my voice talking all about our research with the Black Soldier Flies. I was the Ento Nation’s podcast guest this week and I enjoyed conversing with the Cricket Man….