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Travel

Nigerian departure time pressures & shifting priorities in Dubai

August 8, 2010
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I’m stretched out on the grass as I lap up a little luxury in Dubai before touching down in Nigeria.After months of waiting, the final weeks leading up to my departure became a whirlwind of activity. Travel can have a funny way of helping you prioritise and see things more clearly when you know you have a limited time

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Wonderful Murals of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

July 5, 2010
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One of the things that I enjoy in Winnipeg was the abundance of murals. I found myself continually surprised by bright visions. Located throughout the downtown and surrounding areas, they ranged from the large scale and epic, to the small, fun and quirky. On a visit to Kanora in neighbouring state Ontario, they seemed to share [...]

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Canadian/US Border Protection: Racist attitudes & stereotypes

June 29, 2010
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Inside I am absolutely fuming. I try my best not to let it show but I can feel the stiffening anger moving to my face. Chest puffed, the female border security officer at Emerson, Canada barks, “No, you walk with us now.” This is no more than 10 seconds after the order to get in the [...]

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Winnipeg Manitoba: Observations from the other Canadian City

June 21, 2010
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When the lady in customs recalled how she thought her elder daughter went to the same elementary school as a Wedderburn, I got an idea of what I was soon to be dealing with.  The “city” of Winnipeg itself is, well…allot more “country” than I expected. The roads aren’t as busy, the drivers more patient [...]

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A Relaxing Plunge: “Unplanned” travel to Winnipeg

June 11, 2010
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Continually moving dates on my Nigeria departure have me frustrated. The latest delay, (combined with a manic four months at work,) have put me over the edge. Sick of waiting for it to materialise I’ve booked my next travel fix. They say “a change is as good as a holiday” right? Well, I’m going to [...]

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Travel: An Innate or learned desire?

June 6, 2010
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Last year was an amazing year of travel, and I know there is a return trip to Africa to come. Still, my travel and adventure fix has not been met. Let’s face it, this can be addictive stuff. I’m itching to get that flight to Nigeria, or simply jump onto the next opportunity that arises. It [...]

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Elation

May 27, 2010
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Elated adj full of high spirits, exhilaration, pride or optimism; very happy. Exhilaration rushes through me as we close out the teleconference with pleasantries. I realise it’s actually happening. Five months of campaigning, planning and negotiating. Five months of attempts to curb my passion and enthusiasm in favour of pragmatism. Five months of possibilities and [...]

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Nigeria; Travel Stories & Adventure Snaps

February 19, 2010
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Despite thinking of it constantly, I’m aware of not talking about my trip to Nigeria too often. I’m determined not to turn into the mind numbing person who solicits groans from their audience as they ask if we want to see their holiday photos yet again. I decide I’ll only talk about the trip when [...]

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