Category Archives: Planning and Packing

Updated Blog

Posted on April 12, 2023 by debbie

It has been an interesting few months with the blog. First, the email system didn’t want to work, so emails were not getting through. Apologies if you sent an email and there was no response. Then our hosting company was … Continue reading →

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A Solo Adventure Approaches

Posted on May 1, 2023 by debbie

The excitement is growing! You see, my first grandchild was born in Australia just before Christmas and I am going to meet her next week! I am going by myself, which is kinda weird. I have travelled alone for business … Continue reading →

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Australia Gets Closer

Posted on May 9, 2023 by debbie

I packed my bags on the weekend and decided to check a bag. I did not realize how heavy children’s books are! The small pile of five books is heavier than I imagined, so a checked bag it is. The … Continue reading →

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Cell Phones and Travelling

Posted on May 12, 2023 by debbie

I hum and haw about taking my cell phone with me to Australia. Since I am visiting family, I don’t really need a phone. Who am I am going to call? The only reason to take one is to communicate … Continue reading →

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A Week and Counting

Posted on October 3, 2023 by debbie

One of the trips we had to cancel during the pandemic was a Madagascar/Namibia tour. We were very disappointed not to go then. We are a week away from making that sojourn to Africa, this time going to Namibia and … Continue reading →

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Debbie’s Clothing List

Posted on October 6, 2023 by debbie

We are travelling very light for this trip and I have spent much time pondering what clothing to take. We have a mixture of travel – safari, desert, city, tour group touring. My go to clothes are linen and merino … Continue reading →

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The Ethics of Travel, revisited

Posted on October 8, 2023 by debbie

Murray originally posted this in 2012 and we thought it was appropriate to revisit it as we are headed to areas very different than where we live. Several years ago Dive Training Magazine (July 1999) published Ten Guidelines for Travelers. … Continue reading →

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Packing – Notes for our Africa Trip

Posted on October 9, 2023 by debbie

I discussed the clothes I am taking to Africa, but I haven’t mentioned any of the miscellaneous stuff one has to take. Here are a few random thoughts. Murray and I each have a soft sided carry on bag for … Continue reading →

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Murray’s Africa Packing

Posted on October 10, 2023 by murray

I had a special request from an over packer to put my packing list in the blog. I stopped packing my rubber boots in case it rained in 1988. They sit in the basement pining to leave the continent on … Continue reading →

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The Ethics of Travel, part two

Posted on October 11, 2023 by debbie

Below is the second half of Murray’s post from 2012. In 2001 the United Nations adopted a resolution drafted by the World Tourist Organization entitled ‘The Global Code of Ethics for Tourism’.  It outlines 10 points that, if implemented, will … Continue reading →

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