My Itchy Travel Feet | The Baby Boomer's Guide To Travel

Saturday's scene: Nature paints a pretty picture

January 10, 2009

I photographed nature’s artistry while on a four-wheel-drive adventure in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado.

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Saturday's scene: South African drink

December 13, 2008

I captured this scene of a mother lion and her cub while on an early morning game drive in Madikwe Game Reserve, South Africa.

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Visit your local travel clinic before traveling to a remote part of the world

October 23, 2008

Lions, tigers and elephants dance in our dreams as Alan and I prepare for our South African safari. But, we’ve been working on this trip since last spring when we started a series of hepatitis shots. Since then, we’ve been inouclated for yellow fever (a requirement for entrance into Brazil where our trip ends), taken [...]

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Anticipating a South African Safari

October 2, 2008

 
About two weeks ago, a precious brown box appeared on our doorstep from BK Africa. When Alan and I opened it later that evening, months of planning materialized before our baby boomer eyes. Underneath a layer of leopard print tissue paper, we found a mini-flashlight, Deep Wood insecticide towelettes, a South African Plug Adaptor, itinerary and [...]

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What is an AdventureUs.com Outsider?

August 23, 2008

Have you noticed the blue postage stamp at the top of My Itchy Travel Feet’s sidebar? It’s a link to my page at AdventureUs.com. The adventure travel website has invited me to be an Outsider, another name for featured correspondent. I’ll be sharing posts from My Itchy Travel Feet as well as more of my [...]

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Extreme Adventures, are you ready?

July 22, 2008

Ok, I admit it. When National Geographic Adventure Magazine arrives in my mailbox, I read every word. Now, I know that climbing Mt. Everest is not in my future, but a baby boomer can dream. Right?
Well, if you’re seeking the ultimate adventure, Abercrombie & Kent has the perfect selection of tours for you. Expeditions range [...]

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