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Make Trackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03444806017814395314noreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703315455977794084.post-87455354621281843092020-04-18T15:04:00.002+02:002022-08-11T22:20:28.265+02:00The Covid-19 virus 2020 lockdown. What stays open?Information for Countries, businesses and economists.<br />
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<span style="background-color: #e06666;"><span style="color: black;"><u>A special note</u></span> </span>for economists and the media. <span style="background-color: #999999; color: black;">D</span><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: #999999;">uring the Covid-19</span><span style="background-color: #999999;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: #999999;">lockdown,</span></span> the economy does not 'stop'. <u>Some</u> sectors close down and.<br />
other sectors of the economy continue!<br />
Economists and the Media, love to use the words "re-start the economy".<br />
It's false to say this. <br />
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The Tourism / Travel and Hospitality sector is the worst hit,<br />
during and after the lockdown. Yes, some countries, rely only on tourism.<br />
Other countries like France and Italy, have big production (food) and<br />
manufacturing (engineering) sectors.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: black;">Note: After a 1 to 3 month 'lockdown' period, there is a </span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">6 month to 1 year or 2 year period of 'safety </span>restrictions' in place.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: black;">People and businesses have to learn to survive and adapt.</span></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0px; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black;">Most businesses had to learn to be flexible.</span></div>
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<u>What stays open during a lockdown? Who keeps working?</u><br />
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The Economy is open. (It's only 'slowed' down)<br />
Many industries, factories, shops, etc. stay open and millions of<br />
people go to work everyday. There are many essential industries, for example:<br />
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- All basic municipal services continue.<br />
(eg. Water, gas, sewerage, and waste removal services)<br />
- All power stations / electricity companies open<br />
- The Oil and Gas industry fully operational.<br />
- The Mining industry open. (Copper/aluminum etc.)<br />
- The glass and plastic industry (Coke/ Perrier bottles etc.)<br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">- All petrol stations are open</span><b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="background-color: white;">- <span style="color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Ports and borders stay open for trade (goods)</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman";"></span><span style="background-color: white;"></span>- Airports run at 10-15%<br />
- Trains and public buses run at 30% <br />
- Private Taxi and Ambulance services work<br />
- Hospitals, clinics and laboratories open.<br />
- Police, fire departments and security companies.<br />
- All postal agencies open<br />
- Banks are open<br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">- All pharmacies are open</span><b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">- Pharmaceutical manufacturing industry</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">- The Alcohol/ wine industry</span><br />
- Newspaper and tobacco agencies open.<br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">- Media companies, Television and Radio stations.</span><b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">- Telecom / Telephone companies open.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"> </span><br />
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-u05T_jdm8Zs/Xphj7OKjGcI/AAAAAAAABFU/eyuPIxeTB1UsR7gtDieBCRAcmdcki-hEgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Cleaning%2Bstaff%2Bare%2Bno.1.jpg" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; clear: right; color: #0066cc; float: right; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; orphans: 2; text-align: center; text-decoration: underline; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><img border="0" data-original-height="683" data-original-width="1024" height="212" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-u05T_jdm8Zs/Xphj7OKjGcI/AAAAAAAABFU/eyuPIxeTB1UsR7gtDieBCRAcmdcki-hEgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Cleaning%2Bstaff%2Bare%2Bno.1.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">- The Agriculture / Farming sector.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">- All Agri equipment service/ repairs open</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">- All supermarkets/ food shops open.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">- The Transport/ Logistics sector open</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">- The Tech/IT industry open</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">- The Timber and paper industry</span><b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">- Garages/tyre repair shops 80% open</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">- Building/ Construction industry 30% </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">- All veterinary staff work</span><br />
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-u05T_jdm8Zs/Xphj7OKjGcI/AAAAAAAABFU/eyuPIxeTB1UsR7gtDieBCRAcmdcki-hEgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Cleaning%2Bstaff%2Bare%2Bno.1.jpg" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; clear: right; color: #0066cc; float: right; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; orphans: 2; text-align: center; text-decoration: underline; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"></a><span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">- All Prison staff work</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">- The Lottery keeps going </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times new roman";"><span style="background-color: white;">(<span style="color: black; display: inline; float: none; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Don't forget all the thousands of cleaning staff that work everyday)</span></span></span><br />
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Every country is different and Economists know exactly how many<br />
people are employed in each sector.<br />
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NB: In a health 'pandemic' lockdown:<br />
1st Line Workers = All hospital, health care / medical staff.<br />
2nd Line Workers = Farmers, agricultural workers, food/ beverage<br />
manufacturers, Police and fire departments. transport, truck drivers, food retailers, pharmacies.<br />
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School and University students got their lessons via telephone, email<br />
or Skype. (So, most teachers and professors still worked)<br />
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<br />Make Trackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03444806017814395314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703315455977794084.post-18168748060075258882020-04-15T19:45:00.000+02:002020-04-20T12:44:56.784+02:00The 2020 Covid-19 Virus outbreak in Europe and what we can learn.Important information, during the Covid-19 virus outbreak in Europe.<br />
March 2020 in France. Population 67 million.<br />
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This info can help other countries that are not as badly infected or affected yet.<br />
<u>Note</u>: Experts predict more virus outbreaks in the future.<br />
Countries have to be prepared and we can all learn alot from this crisis.<br />
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A 'health' lockdown or shutdown of a country, is a very serious matter.<br />
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- 1st the borders are closed to travelers and tourists. (Not closed for trade)<br />
- Creches/ day care centers, closed, (open for 1st line workers children)<br />
- All schools and Universities closed.<br />
- Restaurants, bars, hotels closed.<br />
- All non-essential business and shops close.(eg. toy shops, jewelry stores etc.)<br />
- All concerts and sport events cancelled.<br />
- All church / religious/ social gatherings stopped.<br />
- All old age homes closed to visitors.<br />
- All prisons closed to visitors.<br />
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The first weeks of a pandemic are chaotic, for hospitals and emergency services.<br />
At the start, it's not very clear which businesses or services are essential<br />
or not essential.<br />
- People are unsure if they have a job or not.<br />
- Some employers give staff, the option of 1 month's leave, etc.<br />
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Most countries have to call the Army, to help.<br />
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<u>Next post</u>: What stays open?<br />
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<br />Make Trackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03444806017814395314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703315455977794084.post-25370875343078799252016-11-20T23:57:00.002+02:002020-04-15T14:25:25.876+02:00Is 'Duty Free' at the airport really cheaper than a normal supermarket?<br />
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Other than Cigarettes, the question is, is 'Duty Free' really cheaper than a<br />
normal supermarket?<br />
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My theory is that you can get wine cheaper at a supermarket than at 'Duty Free'.<br />
Many 'Duty Free' shops have been exposed to be not much cheaper.<br />
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Please, let us know what you think..<br />
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<br />Make Trackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03444806017814395314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703315455977794084.post-64379804768629703442016-11-20T23:49:00.000+02:002020-04-15T14:25:45.450+02:00Tourists visiting South Africa. What to buy and take back with you?<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Indian Spice Market, Durban</td></tr>
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For tourists coming to South Africa with Dollars, Pounds or Euro's,<br />
take full advantage of the exchange rate. It's in your favour.<br />
Many things will be cheaper for you in South Africa, even Dental care.<br />
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Food and drinks in restaurants is 3 times cheaper.<br />
Food and alcohol in supermarkets is 2/3 times cheaper.<br />
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-Cigarettes at a supermarket or at the 'Airport Duty Free' are much cheaper<br />
than in Europe.<br />
-Gold and diamond jewelry. (A good investment)<br />
-Buy the world famous Gold Krugerrands. 'A gift that keeps on growing.'<br />
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-African art and curios. (There are many African craft markets)<br />
-The ostrich leather products (shoes, bags, wallets etc)<br />
-Spices at an Indian spice market or in supermarkets.<br />
-Witblits, Mampoer, Amarula Cream Liqueur and many other liqueurs.<br />
-South Africa has some of the best Brandy's in the world.<br />
-Supermarkets have great prices for bottles of South African wine.<br />
-Dried fruit and nuts (Guava roll's, etc.)<br />
-Dried meat products. Eg: Biltong, dry sausage etc.<br />
-Books, Music CD's, DVD's.<br />
-All the Aloe products. (Great quality and cheaper than in Europe)<br />
-All basic medication is cheaper, eg: Strepsils, headache, cold and flu tablets etc.<br />
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<u>Fact</u>: Music is cheaper.<br />
One song on ITunes in South Africa costs around R9.30<br />
(0.70E) <br />
ITunes in Europe is 1.20Euros for one song.<br />
So, you are paying around R20.00 to buy <u>one</u> song in Europe!<br />
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Happy holidays!<br />
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<br />Make Trackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03444806017814395314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703315455977794084.post-65919365726089083332016-11-20T18:06:00.003+02:002020-04-18T15:24:43.580+02:00South African Expats, what to buy in South Africa and bring back with you?<br />
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All the SA Expats, spending your hard earned money on trips up<br />
and down, back and forth... to see family, etc.<br />
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Make your trips back home, count.<br />
Buy and bring things back, which are cheaper.<br />
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Most people think that you earn 'BIG money' overseas. Ha. Ha. <br />
So, you should all be returning as 'Dollar Millionaires'.<br />
But, that's not really the case.<br />
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Fact: The average person in Europe does not really earn a lot.<br />
Eg. average school teacher earns roughly 1.300 EUR p/m.<br />
The 'middle class' in Europe is actually poor, many people are in debt and<br />
don't have much savings. The cost of living is very high.<br />
Don't forget, they pay a lot in EU charges, taxes, insurance, MOT, etc.<br />
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<u>Fact:</u> The cost of living in Paris is <span style="font-size: large;">100%</span> more than in Johannesburg.<br />
(www.expatistan.com, - The cost of living index, 2016.)<br />
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People in supermarkets in Europe also buy the 'no name' products to scrape by.<br />
For example: Beef is <u>very</u> expensive and most people can only afford chicken<br />
or pork.<br />
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Because of many high EU regulations and taxes, 1.00 Euro, can not buy<br />
you a coffee in a café in Europe, now.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bunny Chow. A real South African lunch for around 1.50euros.<br />
A <span style="font-size: 12.8px;">crepe with chicken and cheese in a restaurant in France, 8.50euros.. </span><br />
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Some examples: 20 Nov, 2017. - Regular Headache tablets<br />
<span style="font-size: medium;">(only 8 tablets in a pack) </span>in France is 2.20euros. Nov, 2017<br />
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A pack of<span style="font-size: large;"> 50x </span>headache tablets (Grand-pa or Compral) <br />
in South Africa is R45.00<br />
A rough exchange conversion.. 1.00Euro is equal to 17.00 Rand.<br />
This means... 8 tablets in France are R34.00 WOW!<br />
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Books and paper are very expensive in Europe.<br />
Basic notepads / school exercise book cost around 3.00euros in a supermarket.<br />
That's R50.00 for a 80 page paper notepad!<br />
In South Africa you pay around R7.00 an school exercise book.<br />
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150g Tick & Flea Powder for dogs in France 8.50euros = R120.00<br />
150g Tick & flea Powder for dogs in South Africa R45.00<br />
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400g Peanut Butter (Smooth) in France 4.50EUR = R76.50<br />
400g Peanut Butter (Smooth) in South Africa, is around R27.00<br />
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Yes, exchange rates, import duties, etc. are constantly changing.<br />
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<u>Things to buy in South Africa and bring back with you:</u><br />
<u></u>-All basic Cold and Flu medication, is cheaper<br />
-Tick & Flea powder for dogs<br />
-Game Naartjie powder sachets (hard to find in Europe)<br />
-Pro-vita Crackers (Not available in most countries in Europe)<br />
-Peanut butter<br />
-Chutney. <br />
-Kiwi Shoe polish (Cheaper and bigger selection in SA.)<br />
-Spices for food. (Larger selection of spices in SA.)<br />
-Dried fruit and nuts (Guava rolls. etc)<br />
-Books (Big book shops in SA have great specials)<br />
-Paper notepads and school exercise books<br />
-Aloe products. (Bigger selection and cheaper in SA)<br />
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You should all be buying and collecting Krugerrands when in SA.<br />
(Customs allows you to have around 5 coins on you.)<br />
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Amarula Cream Liqueur 700ml, is now available in the big Carrefour<br />
Supermarket in France for around 11.00euros.<br />
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<br />Make Trackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03444806017814395314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703315455977794084.post-9679047784611904872016-09-24T00:52:00.001+02:002020-04-15T14:22:25.981+02:0013 Things to pack for a round the world trip. Travel kit ideas No.11<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Other than your passport and your wallet, there are some items, <br />
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2. Slip slops<br />
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5. Sun cream<br />
6. A torch<br />
7. A bandana<br />
8. A small multi-tool/ pocket knife<br />
9. International travel plugs/adapters<br />
10. Travel neck pillow<br />
11. Odorless insect/mosquito spray<br />
12. A clothes line/washing line<br />
13. Poncho / raincoat<br />
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<br />Make Trackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03444806017814395314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703315455977794084.post-45217639030876877122016-03-26T10:03:00.003+02:002018-02-26T00:01:43.932+02:00Amazing tourist accommodation ideas. <br />
Different types of accommodation for tourists.<br />
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<br />Make Trackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03444806017814395314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703315455977794084.post-59734116950785767572016-03-13T20:04:00.001+02:002018-08-27T22:07:35.163+02:00Some 'travel headaches'....you will encounter when visiting other countries.<br />
Travel problems.<br />
Here are just some 'headaches' one will experience when travelling around the world.<br />
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- 12 different wall plugs in use around the world!<br />
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- Driving on the other side of the road, can be difficult for many.<br />
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-Your cellphone may not work in a another country and you have<br />
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In remote areas of many countries, there is <u>no cellphone signal,</u> at all.<br />
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-Many would say that language is a barrier/headache.<br />
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-The sizes of clothes and shoes are different in many countries.<br />
For example: A large T-shirt in France is a medium in South Africa<br />
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<br />Make Trackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03444806017814395314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703315455977794084.post-87016216657012852742016-03-05T15:55:00.002+02:002016-03-10T00:00:53.281+02:00Travel gadgets. Kit ideas No. 11<div>
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The Sfork. The ultimate camping utensil. A knife, fork and spoon, all in one.<br />
My Sfork goes everywere with me.<br />
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1# In many places at backpacker hostels, a double room is cheaper<br />
than a single room or even a dorm bed. If you share it with a friend.<br />
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2# When eating in a restaurant with fellow travellers,<br />
they will always say, "Just pay in what you've had."<br />
or they also like saying, "Oh, we'll just split the bill at the end."<br />
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<u>Fact</u>: This just sounds good, but does not really work.<br />
E.g:-You had 2 beers and someone else had 2 bottles of wine.<br />
-Many people forget what they had, so they put in less.<br />
-Most don't consider the <u>tip</u> at the end for the waiter.<br />
-Many get drunk and even leave without paying.<br />
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<br />Make Trackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03444806017814395314noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703315455977794084.post-975725125702836442014-11-14T04:07:00.001+02:002018-02-26T00:06:58.871+02:00Travel flight saving tips. Post No #3<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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-Remember flights around Xmas/ holiday times are double the normal price.<br />
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-A flight on a Mon, Tues, Wed is normally cheaper than <br />
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-A return ticket is normally cheaper than a one-way ticket.<br />
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-Buying a ticket many months in advance will be cheaper than buying it<br />
a few weeks before you go.<br />
-Be careful, if you must change a ticket, it can cost money.<br />
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<br />Make Trackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03444806017814395314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703315455977794084.post-79752427991589803142014-07-04T22:36:00.000+02:002018-02-26T00:08:47.597+02:00Travel 'saving tips'. Post No.1 <span style="background-color: #cccccc; text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span>
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1# If you need an 'inner sheet' for your sleeping bag?<br />
-Don't buy one. Just take an old cotton sheet, fold it to the size <br />
you need, cut and sew it up yourself.<br />
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2# It's a good idea to have a small mosquito net.<br />
But hey are not cheap -Try making your own.<br />
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Make Trackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03444806017814395314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703315455977794084.post-57454169872837204692014-03-02T08:59:00.000+02:002016-08-22T17:07:15.703+02:00Cut your water bill, buy up to 100%. Install a rain water tank.<br />
A great DIY project. <br />
Save money and reduce your dependency on Government.<br />
- No house should be with out a rain water tank.<br />
Cut your water bill by between 50 - 100%, just by putting a rain water tank <br />
or two, under your roof.<br />
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Place tank on a flat base. It helps having a 'good, clean' roof and Clean gutters.<br />
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Your rain water will not have the added chemicals the municipality<br />
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FACT: Most Municipalities in the world are struggling to supply every home.<br />
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A plastic 5000 liter tank is around R3000.00.<br />
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Connect the gutter, down pipe to the tank lid and after <u>one</u> good rain<br />
your tank is full. Cut your bills and save water.<br />
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<br />Make Trackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03444806017814395314noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703315455977794084.post-63615498555341734862014-01-12T12:19:00.002+02:002016-03-05T01:36:33.649+02:00The Desert Tour. Self drive Karoo and Namibia, Dec 2013South Africa and Namibia. Dec 2013, We took a road trip through the Great Karoo to the<br />
Kalahari and then to the Namib Desert and Fish River Canyon.<br />
A photographers dream.<br />
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Above, the Namib Desert near Aus, Namibia.<br />
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Ja, it's real... a commune just south of Upington<br />
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Above, Fish River Canyon, lunch time.<br />
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Karoo jacuzzi, Williston<br />
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The dirt roads in the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Nat Park and in Namibia<br />
are generally great. Wow!,. its hot.<br />
Only once you've felt the 'real heat' here do you have<u> true</u> respect<br />
for the region and the people who survive there.<br />
The swimming pools in most of campsites, saved us.<br />
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<br />Make Trackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03444806017814395314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703315455977794084.post-25060521447102978482014-01-12T10:53:00.002+02:002016-03-09T22:49:11.258+02:00Around the world in Rocky Sandals. Travel kit #10<br />
I bought my first pair of Rocky Sandals in South Africa, 1992<br />
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Make Trackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03444806017814395314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703315455977794084.post-7731529224017985442013-07-14T14:59:00.003+02:002013-08-18T14:12:31.643+02:00Mystical Ireland <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Summer in the Republic of Ireland, June 2013</div>
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Photo: Tralee Bay area<br />
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A small country with a very long history.<br />
I think one could virtually drive around the whole of Ireland<br />
with only 1 tank of fuel.<br />
At first, we got 'lost' in Dublin, then drove across Ireland and <br />
spent time in the 'Ring of Kerry' area and then went along the South <br />
and East coast.<br />
Camping in Ireland can be tough, but we did it.<br />
I was pleasantly surprised - campsites everywhere, <br />
very organized and safe. It's hard to believe, Ireland even has <br />
'beautiful white sandy beaches' with surfers.. yes, its true.<br />
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Photo: A pub in Dingle<br />
Make Trackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03444806017814395314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703315455977794084.post-18683622358889945432013-04-01T13:24:00.001+02:002016-03-26T09:10:40.101+02:00Be prepared. Every traveller should have..... Kit ideas No.#9<br />
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<span style="background-color: #d5a6bd;">"The better prepared you are, the more enjoyable your trip."</span><br />
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Every traveller should have a small First Aid Kit and a small Sewing kit. <br />
That said, I've meet many young guys who can't sew a simple button on a shirt.<br />
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No picture of a sewing kit with a small pair of scissors.<br />
WHY? They get confiscated at most airports by airport security.<br />
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(Airports around the world have 'tons' of confiscated scissors /Swiss Army knives.)<br />
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<u>NB:</u> Check what you are allowed to carry on you, in your carry-on bag and<br />
in your check-in bag when flying.<br />
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It's important to have your own small First Aid kit.<br />
<u>Tip</u>:- Don't buy a first aid kit. Make one-up one your own.<br />
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-Every car owner should have jumper cables and a strong tow rope in their car. <br />
Most people don't.<br />
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I respect the 'Preppers and Survivalists', laugh at them if you will, but they are <br />
organised and have <u>half</u> a plan, which is more than most of us can say.<br />
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How many of us have a 'Bug out bag' or a '72hr emergency kit' in your home?<br />
This is the ONE bag you grab when there is a fire/emergency etc.<br />
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="background-color: #e06666;"><u>International Red Cross, </u></span><span style="background-color: #e06666;"><u>Fact 2013</u></span></span><span style="color: #cc0000;">: </span><span style="color: #cc0000;">- </span>In disaster situations world wide,<br />
it takes an ave of 72 hours before a rescue team can get to you.<br />
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Check-out sites like 'Bug out' and 'SHTF.'<br />
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<br />Make Trackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03444806017814395314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703315455977794084.post-70169245577565780792013-04-01T12:43:00.000+02:002014-11-14T03:35:05.524+02:00To 'check-in' your luggage or not? Kit idea No. #8I'm looking into the idea of flying with 'carry-on' luggage <br />
only and not having any 'check-in' luggage at all. <br />
Please note that rules and laws do change. <br />
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For carry-on luggage on international long distance flights <br />
you are allowed to also have a laptop bag and a hand bag with you.<br />
Check out a site called <a href="http://www.onebag.com/">www.onebag.com</a>, for some good ideas.<br />
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Though it is <u>true</u> that stuff from your 'carry-on' luggage is also <br />
stolen, in the airport, at security or even during the flight.<br />
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<u><span style="color: #cc0000;">FACT: A report from leading air carriers shows that</span></u>:- <br />
- An ave of 1 in 3 passengers on every flight will have <br />
their 'check-in bags' lost, pilfered or damaged.<br />
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There are some problems with having only 'carry-on' luggage.<br />
- Every airline has different 'carry-on' rules.<br />
- Each airport has a different set of security rules.<br />
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<span style="color: red;"><u>Prohibited items you may not take</u></span><span style="color: #674ea7;"><span style="color: red;"><u> in your 'carry-on' bag</u>:</span> - </span><br />
-NO bottles of water<br />
-No gel-insoles in your shoes<br />
-NO matches, nail file, multi-tool, scissors<br />
-NO small pocket knife, pliers, tools or screwdrivers<br />
-NO liquids or gels or toothpaste over 100ml<br />
all liquids/gels must be stored in clear 100ml containers,<br />
kept in a 'clear zip plastic bag' and then security checked at customs.<br />
(You are responsible to make sure you have the clear zip bag.)<br />
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-You are allowed to carry large sewing/knitting needles. (Weird...)<br />
-Oh, you may carry your own spoon and fork.<br />
<br />Make Trackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03444806017814395314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703315455977794084.post-66918148651970102792013-01-16T08:52:00.003+02:002013-01-16T08:52:54.773+02:00Colourful Portugal<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Make Trackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03444806017814395314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703315455977794084.post-50708762477386640992012-12-27T13:57:00.000+02:002018-02-26T00:17:51.688+02:00Go off the main track and discover some 'secret places'. South Africa.<br />
<span style="background-color: #f4cccc;">The Northern Cape.</span> <br />
South Africa's largest, undiscovered and untouched Province.<br />
-Totally overlooked by the local and international tourist. <br />
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The Northern Cape, the 'real secret' province.<br />
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Some highlights include:- <br />
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1. Visit the diamond town of Alexander Bay.<br />
2. See the 300.000 plus seal colony, at Kleinzee.<br />
3. See the worlds largest desert floral garden. (July and Sept)<br />
4. The Windmill Museum, at Loeriesfontein.<br />
5. Riemvasmaak hot springs, next to Augrabies Falls Nat park.<br />
6. Verneuk Salt Pan, near Brandvlei. <br />
7. Kalagadi Nat Park, one of South Africa's best self-drive, safari parks.<br />
8. Lamberts Bay, The crayfish capital and famous bird colony.<br />
9. The Richtersveld Nat Park, South Africa's most remote Park.<br />
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The Northern Cape is a photographers dream.<br />
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Most tourists only drive up and down along South Africa's Southern <br />
and Eastern coastline. <br />
They totally miss the West Coast and our real desert areas <br />
in the true heart of the country.<br />
The people who survive in these parts are extra tough.<br />
Try visit the town of Hotazel, comes from the name 'Hot as Hell'.<br />
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Make Trackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03444806017814395314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703315455977794084.post-23005014053856509172012-12-27T13:04:00.002+02:002014-07-04T22:53:04.988+02:00Unique places to see in South Africa.<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: black;">Special places in South Africa that most tourists, </span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: black;">both local and international </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: black;">never get to see.</span><br />
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<u>Just some of the many special attractions in SA:</u> - <br />
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1. The Baobab Bar. (The only pub inside a tree, in the world).<br />
Next to Tzaneen, Limpopo, near the Kruger Park.<br />
2. Put your car on one of only 3 river pontoons for cars in South Africa. <br />
(Kei River, the hand drawn pont at Malgas and Sendelingsdrift, border Namibia.)<br />
3. Go to Die Hel ('The Hell'), near Oudtshoorn.<br />
4. See the 4000 plus penguins at Betty's Bay.<br />
(Near Hermanus)<br />
5. The Bakgabeng Plateau. With over 800 rock art sites.<br />
(Close to Makhado, Limpopo).<br />
6. The mineral hot springs at Tshipise, Limpopo.<br />
7. See the red sands of the Kalahari dessert in the Northern Cape.<br />
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Take the small roads and try do something different.<br />
All these spots are just a off the main, busy,<br />
tourist routes and all accessible with a normal car.<br />
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Make Trackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03444806017814395314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703315455977794084.post-8964002423112601852012-12-18T02:08:00.000+02:002016-08-22T17:15:55.621+02:00To travel with a tent, or not? Travel kit idea No #7<u><span style="background-color: #fce5cd;"></span></u><br />
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<u><span style="background-color: #fce5cd;">Should I travel with a tent or not?</span></u><br />
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Carrying your own home on your back is not for everyone.<br />
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Its hard work and not so glamorous, but can be practical, especially in <br />
expensive National parks or if you're in expensive countries.<br />
-Backpackers try save on accom costs, so they have more money for seeing and<br />
experiencing the country.<br />
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For example: -Many parts of South East Asia are very cheap, <br />
so you don't need a tent. <br />
- Australia, NZ and USA and Western Europe can be called 'expensive', <br />
so a tent can you save money. <br />
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I travelled round the world with a small tent.<br />
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<span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: red;">-VE's</span>:- Can be a 'bit uncomfortable' (Hard stoney ground = Sore back.)<br />
- The weather is a 'Big factor'<br />
- Extra weight to carry<br />
- Your packing space is limited.<br />
- Location of sites (Sometimes there no campsites close by.)<br />
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<span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: red;">+VE's</span>: - The main benefit - Saves you money<br />
- Camping can be HALF the price of a bed in a hostel.<br />
- Allows you to have options.<br />
E.g.-If you're stuck - Just camp in the bush or park for free. <br />
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- I recommend the Coleman Bedrock, 2 man, It weighs 2,5Kg.<br />
The best, a tent with only one pole! Perfect for the RTW traveler <br />
with space for your bag and smelly boots..<br />
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<span style="background-color: #93c47d;">Extras:-</span><br />
- If camping, you should have foam ground mat.<br />
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Don't waste your money on those 'self-inflating mats'.<br />
(They get damaged, especially at the valve.)The army use the foam type.<br />
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- It's important to have a light, but warm sleeping bag. <br />
You also use a sleeping bag in hostels as a blanket.<br />
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<u><span style="background-color: #eeeeee;">2012 Fact:</span> -</u> In a survey of out of 100 bedrooms at an average hotel, around<br />
20 rooms were found to be infested with bedbugs.<br />
<br />Make Trackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03444806017814395314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703315455977794084.post-17068758323377904252012-10-31T22:09:00.003+02:002016-03-05T15:57:33.961+02:00Travel camping, Kit idea No # 6Camping pillow idea....<br />
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A pillow is a luxury. You could just put a folded jacket under <br />
your head instead, but you may not sleep well.<br />
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I've tried many camping pillows, the small 'fold-up in a bag' type,<br />
the blow-up air pillow and you just don't get proper head and neck support. <br />
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This new design gives you better support. Memory Foam.<br />
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Just cut a 1/3 of a piece off.<br />
This 1/3 piece is all you need, or cut it to the size that you want.<br />
Remember you only need enough for your head and it must be small, <br />
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Tip: Make a small pillow slip/cover, that's easy to wash.<br />
<br />Make Trackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03444806017814395314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703315455977794084.post-22983286296595193292012-10-31T12:55:00.000+02:002012-11-04T20:46:47.776+02:00Portugal is 'a must see'.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A small 'easy to travel' through country with terrific history. </div>
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Very colourful streets, friendly people and great food.</div>
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I found it very safe and with good campsites right across the country.</div>
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<br />Make Trackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03444806017814395314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2703315455977794084.post-56147246540994598642012-07-02T19:49:00.000+02:002014-11-14T05:00:15.329+02:00How green are you?<br />
Green and Eco are 'new words' thrown around very easily today. <br />
We all need to think of the environment and play our part at home and when we travel.<br />
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<u>How green are you at home?</u> - <br />
-Are you off the grid or on the grid (dependant on Eskom)?<br />
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People are appliance hungry, using a microwave, <br />
dishwasher, fridge and electric kettle, etc, We cannot build <br />
power stations fast enough to keep up with demand.<br />
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-Do you use a solar hot water heater or use an electric geyser?<br />
(Your electric geyser is around 40% of your electricity bill)<br />
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-Do you have a gas stove or cook with an electric stove?<br />
-Are all your light bulbs in the house, energy saving bulbs?<br />
-Do you have rain water harvesting tanks, to be less dependant on <br />
the chemical processed municipal water.<br />
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-Do you make sure you have no alien invasive plants on your property<br />
and only plant indigenous.(Indigenous plants use and need less water.)<br />
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-Do you have solar panels for electricity?<br />
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<u>When you travel: </u>- Green tips on the road are the same for at home.<br />
-Leave only footprints behind. Walking is the best way to discover a place.<br />
-Rent a bicycle<br />
-Use less plastic and buy local<br />
-Try recycle<br />
-Use the same water bottle, and just refill it with tap or boiled water.<br />
-Save water. Shower instead of bath<br />
-Do a beach 'clean-up'<br />
(Smokers your cigarette butts belong in the bin)<br />
-Eat less meat and seafood<br />
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