Monthly Archives: July 2010
On My Itinerary: Jambo, Nairobi!
Note: I did not take this picture. Picture of Nairobi Bus Station. We’re arrived safe and sound in NAIROBI, sometimes known as “Nairobbery” but the volunteer organizer, Jamie-lee, this peppy blond New Zealander, said it is all media hype (though … Continue reading
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Wanderings: traveling light to Africa
I’m fairly swamped today with last-minute preparations/ cleaning/ deadlines/ etc. before we take off for Africa, but I’m pretty impressed with our minimalist packing. This is an entire week of clothing (well, we each get two pairs of pants or … Continue reading
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On My Itinerary: we’re driving to Chicago
Hark. We’re driving to Chicago. In a car. From Baltimore. I don’t know why this is such news, considering I did this route many times between St. Louis – New York during college, and Chicago- New York during graduate school, … Continue reading
Filed under North America, On My Itinerary, Wanderings
In the Suitcase: Voltage
Several years ago I purchased a nifty universal power adaptor. It came with various shapes and sizes of plugs in an all-inclusive little box. It allowed me to plug in anything I owned, such as a camera battery charger, and … Continue reading
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In the Suitcase: Best times to book flights
USA Today featured a great article about the best time to snag the best deal on a flight. For example, you’ll need to book a flight for the Fourth of July at least 2 months in advance for the best … Continue reading
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Cool Tools: Registering with the State Department
My travel health advisor (the one who injected me with yellow fever so I won’t get it abroad) mentioned a Cool Tool: the State Department registry. You register yourself and any upcoming trips with as much information as you’d like … Continue reading
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Cool Tools: Mom’s Minivan!
Oh no! It’s summertime and you have to pile the kids into the car for a roadtrip to Grandma’s. And your car doesn’t have a newfangled DVD player anchored to the ceiling! What are you going to do! Or perhaps, … Continue reading
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