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I would like to think of myself as a full time traveler. I have been retired since 2006 and in that time have traveled every winter for four to seven months. The months that I am "home", are often also spent on the road, hiking or kayaking. I hope to present a website that describes my travel along with my hiking and sea kayaking experiences.

ZIMBABWE TODAY

Middle East and Africa | Out for the count Zimbabwe’s flawed election ensures that its pariah status endures Emmerson Mnangagwa won a majority of the votes. Or did he? She’s read it all beforeimage: epa Aug 31st 2023 | HARARE ECONOMIST  The … Continue reading

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TASMANIA   Australia – South – Coast (Adelaide, Port Augusta, Nullarbor) Visited by: 1964 nomads 2 4 2 3 2 2 3 2 51 +−  Leaflet | NomadMania OSM Maps, © OpenStreetMap contributors   Hide all items Show all items Show new items Show unchecked items Show checked items Enter … Continue reading

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IMMIGRATION TIPS

1. Do Your Research. I first check the IATA service center for visa rules, forms that may need to be filled out (most often a health form) and when Covid was an issue, the vaccination or test requirements. Often a … Continue reading

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LADAKH

In this fragile landscape, Ladakh’s ecolodges help sustain a way of life These five properties aim to provide eco-friendly and sustainable stays in this mountain region dealing with overtourism and environmental decline. The Stok Palace Heritage Hotel, in Ladakh, India, … Continue reading

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Australia – Western Australia – Kimberley, Pilbara, Gascoyne (Broome, Exmouth, Karratha) Visited by: 681 nomads 2 2 2 3 4 6 12 9 3 7 11 +−  Leaflet | NomadMania OSM Maps, © OpenStreetMap contributors   Hide all items Show all items Show unchecked items Show checked items Enter … Continue reading

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PROTEIN

How much protein do you actually need? Consider these factors. Protein is the nutritional craze of the moment, but it’s difficult to separate the hype from reality. So we asked nutritionists to weigh in. A bowl containing various sources of … Continue reading

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MARY

As the sun sets in Medjugorje, Bosnia and Herzegovina—a hot spot for Virgin Mary sightings—devotees of diverse faiths and nationalities gather to pray. How the Virgin Mary Became the World’s Most Powerful Woman Mary barely speaks in the New Testament, … Continue reading

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ENRIC SALA

2030: THE OCEANS Sala, founder of Pristine Seas, explores a Palau reef in 2014 THE HEALING SEA  TIME MAGAZINE AUG 2023 In a quest to preserve the zones that let oceans thrive, ecologist Enric Sala heads for the South Pacific By … Continue reading

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HOW the NETHERLANDS FEEDS the WORLD

  THIS TINY COUNTRY FEEDS THE WORLD The Netherlands has become an agricultural giant by showing what the future of farming could look like. The great indoors provides optimal growing conditions for lettuce and other leafy greens at Siberia B.V. … Continue reading

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CONSTELLATIONS

5 famous constellations that (almost) anyone can find From Andromeda to Ursa Major, these cosmic landmarks dominate the sky. Learning how to spot them will turn you into a star gazer. The Andromeda constellation, also known as the Chained Maiden, … Continue reading

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