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BATHROOM NIGHTMARES

This is one place you cannot avoid on a camping trip. When you have to go you have to go, but it can be a pleasant or a horrific experience. We came up with a routine that works for us when we are camping, but yet again this is something that you more or less have to work out what is your family’s needs. We choose not to pitch our tent to close to the ablution blocks for mainly two reasons: there is a constant foot traffic to and from the ablution block past your camp and well, unintentionally so, there emanates a bit of a smell from time to time. These are things that bother us, but other families may have other needs for the choice of pitch. Off to the bathroom then. Over time I have come up with a plan to avoid dirty surfaces on my bathroom… Read more >

VYF DINGE WAT JY MOET DOEN VOORDAT JY DIE PAD VAT

Die vakansie seisoen is vergete al agter die rug en ons is in week ses van die inperkingstyd (lockdown sê net soveel lekkerder) en met leepoë bekyk ek die kalender om te sien wanneer kan ons tog ‘n wegbreek plan maak. Kom ons kyk wat ons kan doen om die onttrekkingsimptome op hok te hou. Gaan jou voertuig na Gaan die ruitveërs na, want daar kan onverwags ‘n bui reën val. Vul die water vir die ruitveërs aan en gooi maar ‘n ou sepie in, want daardie een gogga het mos die vermoë om reg in jou gesigveld te kom blerts. Loer ‘n bietjie of jou spaarwiel se druk nog reg is. Stoor dokumente Stuur al jou belangrike dokumente wat jy op jou reis gaan nodig hê na jou e-pos adres sodat jy toegang daartoe het. ‘n Mens weet nooit wanneer jy dit gaan nodig kry nie. Gaan al die… Read more >

5 EASY TO FOLLOW RULES FOR SOLO FEMALE TRIPPERS

Solo travelling may not be for everyone, unless you like your own company and enjoy everything by your own-some lone-some and do not want to consider anybody else. If this describes you – go for it! However, there are a few things that you need to get in place to make the trip, not only for yourself but also those that you left behind, easier and comforting. Sticking to these five easy rules can make a huge difference to a solo trip experience. Read on! Rule 1: Start off on a good foot or will that be a good tyre? Before you spread your wings and leave home base, check your car’s tyre pressure. This can easily make or break a trip. It is also a good habit to form to check the overall conditions of your tyres on a regular basis. Rule 2: Keep hydrated, especially during summertime. Know… Read more >

GOOD NIGHT, SLEEP TIGHT

Shopping for a mattress can be daunting as there are many choices out there and of course each manufacturer will say that they have the ultimate solution and every traveler will convince you that his choice is the best, but what is your choice?

DO YOU HAVE A TRAVEL ADDICTION?

Sometimes I wonder if it is only me that spend a lot of time on the internet researching some new destination or is there some other travelers that also get caught up in this. I hope that there is somebody out there that have the same symptoms and it is not only me ….. So, what are the symptoms of a sure travel addict? I do not know, please help me with this one. After pondering a while on this question I came up with the following as sure signs that you are a travel addict: Maps and the globe are part of your life. If you hear about a place and you are not sure where it is, you go and find out to satisfy your curiosity. Google Earth is fascinating, and you easily get lost in that space. You probably know how Tracks4Africa work as you use… Read more >

DO YOU NEED A VACCINATION FOR YOUR DESTINATION?

Vaccinations is a personal choice however there are some that is compulsory like Yellow Fever and for which a card is issued to confirm that you have been vaccinated. If you cannot show your Yellow Fever card after you have visited a high-risk area you stand the chance that the health authorities will probably give you one on the spot! I have seen this happening at Lungi Airport in Sierra Leone, so I rather play safe and get the vaccination at home. Getting vaccinations depends largely on where you plan to go and if you plan a prolonged stay and the destination that you are going to visit. Under destination this includes remote and poorer areas where health precautions is not as up to date compared to a formal five star hotel in a first world country. Am I a high-risk traveler? Destination – Developed countries = lower risk… Read more >

GETTING THE HANG OF TYRE PRESSURE

I am a Landy wife so I am sort of “expected” to know the right tyre pressure for the job or shall I say the terrain I am tackling to get me out of trouble when needed. So, here I go! First of all, there is a little (or bigger) sticker pasted on the inside of your door frame on the driver’s side that displays all kinds of figures. Make time to read and understand what it is telling you, it can make life a lot easier than a random thumb suck figure! Note ladies: these figures are recommended by the vehicle manufacturer in order to assist your driving pleasure and eradicate tyre problems. When you throw into the tyre pressure mix different surface types – sand, thick sand, pebbles, shaled surfaces, tar – the pot gets a different mix altogether. Another factor that adds a little salt to the… Read more >

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