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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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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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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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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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Pre Nigerian Departure Musings

October 6, 2009

As I’m writing this post I have less than 24 hours until my departure for Nigeria. I’m feeling excited and pure anticipation has me tingling. A little apprehension started to creep in over the last few hours. (And it’s not just the 38 hour transit ahead.) A lot has happened over the last two weeks. [...]

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IBM Corporate Service Corps Nigeria; 22 days & counting!

September 9, 2009

The adventure begins! My trip to Nigeria has become very real over the last fortnight. Flights are booked. Teams assigned. I’m vaccinated to the nines and raring to go! My initial bouncing out of my chair excitement hasn’t subsided as I eagerly wait for my departure. I head off on the long trek from Melbourne, [...]

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