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Meanderings of a working travel agent

Category: Places Closer to home

Africa is calling me back

To see a lioness stalking her prey is thrilling and yet some part of you always wants the poor antelope or zebra to get away

Published August 24, 2011
Categorized as Africa, Places Closer to home, Wildlife Tagged Africa, game viewing, Lions, South Africa

I ♥ NYC

New York was full of surprises.

Published August 16, 2011
Categorized as Places Closer to home, Travel and food Tagged Crowds, Food, New York, Shopping, Times Square, Upper West Side

Roots – Malta style

Despite being covered in tattoos and only having one tooth – Chris is truly the best taxi driver in Malta.  We had decided not to take any of the shore excursions in Malta as this was a very special stop for myself and my sister.  She was born there back in the 50’s (not sure… Continue reading Roots – Malta style

Published June 24, 2011
Categorized as Adventure, Cruising, Places Closer to home, The nitty gritty

In our own backyard

I had the bear spray firmly tucked down the back of my shorts – just in case – and couldn’t quite believe I was doing what I said I would never do…. hiking in the mountains in bear country. Well Jasper that is. And I am glad I did. What a paradise. I am so… Continue reading In our own backyard

Published August 3, 2010
Categorized as Places Closer to home

Previous posts

  • Roly poly is lost
  • All about the view
  • Wait for it
  • Bring on the dogs
  • Oh to be famous!
  • Remember when?
  • Sit me down
  • Queues and cannibals
  • A wayward Robo-cop
  • A load of horse
  • Dressing up
  • Light the candles
  • Sleepy head
  • Help me with a title
  • New flavours
  • The curse or blessing of tech
  • New travel rules
  • To test or not to test
  • Cool runnings
  • Comb your hair

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