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Packing for RTW and long term travel

November 21, 2012 19 steve

Just how much stuff do you need for a year away? Or even an indefinite trip? Remember that whatever you take you’ll have to carry and keep safe, so packing minimal is the best option in almost every department.

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Spotters Guide to People on a Group Tour

June 28, 2012 11 steve

After years of travel, both independent and on group tours I’ve seen dozens of tour groups passing by, and have learned to quickly identify a few key members.

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Travel memory : My worst ever tour group

June 26, 2012 29 steve

In 2006 I went to Southern Africa on my first overlanding tour. Starting in South Africa we visited Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Namibia.The animals and scenery were wonderful. The same couldn’t be said of my truck mates…

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Unusual foods I’ve eaten around the world

March 16, 2012 0 steve

A list of those unusual foods which I've been silly enough to try, some of which were terrible and many of which were surprisingly delicious

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Packing for RTW and long term travel

Spotters Guide to People on a Group Tour

Travel memory : My worst ever tour group

Unusual foods I’ve eaten around the world

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How to apply for a Chinese visa in Hong Kong

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