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Madikwe Safari Lodge,
Madikwe Game Reserve
South Africa
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White Rhino in
Madikwe Game Reserve
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Explore Paris with
ParisTripTips.com
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Chef Labius at Madikwe Safari
Lodge
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Braai in the Boma with
traditional singing and dancing
at Madikwe Safari Lodge
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Mimosas and pancakes in the
bush with CC Africa
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On Safari with CC Africa at
Madikwe Game Reserve
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Zebras in Madikwe Game
Reserve
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Where Are We?
Viv and Jill are in beautiful and exciting South Africa.
Check out Viv's blog for regular updates on all the places WJ is visiting. Click here for the blog
and check back often for photos and tales from amazing locations throughout South Africa.
The first week in South Africa we did 10 game drives, a sunrise hot air balloon ride in
Pilanesberg National Park and Sun City saw us flying head first down a mountain at 140km/hr
for a thrilling ride on the world's longest zip line. The most fantastic safari experience we had
was while staying at CC Africa's Madikwe Safari Lodge in Madikwe Game Reserve.
More in depth details and photos will be featured in upcoming newsletters.
View a few photos from the beginning of the trip here...
South Africa Webcams:
Cape Town - http://www.capetownwebcam.com/live_webcam.htm
Cape Town - http://www.kapstadt.de/lifecam.htm
www.africam.com
Garden Route - www.midafricam.co.za
http://www.coolwebcams.net/south_africa.html
As South Africa is such a long flight from the west coast of North America, we decided to test
and review a few products that are supposed to keep us healthy and comfortable on the flight.
We will have a full report on those products and a variety of others in future newsletters, but
we'll start by naming a couple that we're most excited about:
Fox River Socks - we've each got 10 pairs and love them.
GSeat Lite - fantastic for plane, car and safari rides. Would of had very sore bums without
them with all the sitting we've done over the last few weeks. No sore tailbones, backache or
sciatica problems - love this product.
Freshette - a female urinary device to let you pee anywhere without exposing yourself to the
world. No worries about dirty toilets, finding a bush or squatting for the world to see and
mossies to bite.
Email us your travel tips and let us know what's not to be missed - activities, towns,
where to get great food and anything else you can think of. We want the inside scoop
and you're the best resource!
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Travellers' Tips
Now is the time to plan that perfect vacation for 2007. Make note
of the travellers' tips below:
Julie recommends 4-B restaurants:
There are several of them in Montana and New Mexico. They have great food and
outstanding service. Their homemade tomato soup is addictive! Every time we're in
that area we have to look for a 4B so we can stop in for a bowl of soup.
www.4-bs.com
You can also order their famous tomato soup online for home delivery.
Disabled Travelers Guide - www.disabledtravelersguide.com Nancy and Nate Berger
and their travels around the world. Nancy is in a wheelchair. They wrote a book and sell
it for US$26. Offer a full refund if you're not satisfied for any reason. A must have for
any disabled person who wants to travel the world.
The 3rd Int’l. Women’s Peace Conference is July 10-15 in Dallas. Open to all
around the world. Please look at the website and pass the word.
womenspeaceconference.org.
If you're heading to Stockholm, Sweden and want reasonably priced
accommodation, consider staying at Castanea Hostel. One of Stockholm's most
central hostels with prices starting from 24 Euro/night. Only 150 meters from The
Royal Palace. A perfect starting point for your Stockholm adventures…
www.castaneahostel.com
Renada from Germany writes ~ While U.S.-based travel sites like Expedia, Orbitz,
and Travelocity might give you the lowest fares on domestic flights, they aren't
necessarily the best bargain sites for European flights. In fact, they're not even in the top
five, according to a study conducted by Consumer WebWatch.
Instead, sites like Airstop (www.airstop.com), the German version of Expedia
(www.expedia.de), Opodo (www.opodo.de), and the Belgian version of Travelprice
(http://travelprice.cwtonline.be/fr/home.asp?cnt=air) had a much higher percentage of
lower fares to Europe when compared to their U.S. counterparts.
Love to scuba dive? Take a look at WJ's new scuba dive page in the activities
section.
Air Transport Portal of the European Commission -
http://ec.europa.eu/transport/air_portal/security/rules_liquids/index_en.htm
Department for Transport - UK - http://www.dft.gov.uk/
Transportation Security Administration - http://www.tsa.gov/
AfriTours Adventure Centre - Budget and Youth Travel.
http://www.backpackers-ritz.co.za/afritours/index.html
Participate in Creating a Better World, One Couch At A Time
What is CouchSurfing?
You're probably here at CouchSurfing to find a free place to stay or people to hang out
with while you are traveling. After your first experience of either surfing or hosting,
you'll find out that what you get out of it is so much more. We help to create a better
world by opening our homes, our hearts and our lives. We open our minds and welcome
the knowledge cultural exchange makes available. We create deep and meaningful
connections that cross oceans, continents and cultures. CouchSurfing changes not only
the way we travel, but how we relate to the world!
http://www.couchsurfing.com/
Cool Website: Pamela Thompson Freelance Photographer -
http://www.alaskaserendipity.com
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Paris Things To Do
Smoke Free At Last!
Some very good news for all non-smokers who live in France or love to visit this
magnificent country. Starting February 1, smoking is forbidden in France in all public
places, offices, shops, metro trains and every place that is open to the public. Only in
bars and restaurants will smoking be allowed for one more year, with smoking and non-
smoking sections still in effect. In 2008 smoking will be banned in all bars and
restaurants everywhere in France, just like in Ireland and Italy, who are successfully
following this new European trend.
Paris Trip Tips
You are invited to join Paris Trip Tips for a fabulous week-
long guided trip to Paris the week of
September 16 – 23, 2007.
September Tour Web Page Here
Past trips have been enormous successes,
and they can’t wait to return with you this time!
The trip includes:
- 7 nights and 8 days in the City of Lights
- Lodging in a beautiful and centrally located boutique hotel
- All breakfasts and dinners
- All transportation in Paris
- All excursions (wine tasting, bakery visit, Versailles)
- Daily in-depth walking tours of Paris’s historic neighborhoods.
They only accept up to 8 travelers in order to
make the trip personal and truly memorable.
Make your plans soon if you want to secure
a spot.
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Recommended Tour Companies
Worldwide Scuba Diving Thailand ~
Scuba Diving Thailand unlocks an underwater paradise for scuba diving trips. They are
able to offer you scuba diving activities in Thailand in the following locations: Diving
Phuket, Scuba Diving Koh Tao, and Scuba Diving Pattaya.
You'll find a great diversity of scuba dive sites from reefs, wall dives, drift dives, wreck
dives, with hundreds of diverse dive sites to explore with crystal clear waters averaging
with a temperature of 29c!
Trip Options Include:
- Thailand Scuba Diving Options Liveaboards Thailand from Phuket, and Khao Lak
- Thailand Scuba Diving Trips Phuket, Koh Tao, and Pattaya
- Thailand Scuba Diving Courses Phuket, Koh Tao, and Pattaya
- Thailand Go Pro Courses Phuket, Koh Tao, and Pattaya
- Thailand Scuba Diving Packages for Phuket, Koh Tao, and Pattaya
- Thailand Scuba Diving Special Offers for Phuket, Koh Tao, and Pattaya
Visit their website for full details...http://thailand.scuba-4u.com
Explorations in Travel
Their goal is to create exciting travel opportunities for adventurous travelers.
If you're looking to get off the beaten track, experience a new culture, be outdoors and
active, volunteer, practice a foreign language, have fun and learn about our world, have a
look at their selection of out of the ordinary travel opportunities.
Visit their website for full details...http://www.exploretravel.com
Equinox Expeditions
Equinox Expeditions is planning a women's van exploration of Southcentral and Interior
Alaska July 8-14. They already have women signed up, and would love to find several
more women adventurers who appreciate a hot shower and bed to sleep in every night.
http://equinoxexpeditions.com/women.html
Contact: Karen Jettmar
Equinox Wilderness Expeditions
2440 E. Tudor Road #1102 Anchorage, AK 99507
http://equinoxexpeditions.com info@equinoxexpeditions.com
(604) 222-1219
Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Fun ~
Introducing R Family Philly Weekend
March 10 & 11, 2007
R Family Vacations proudly presents our first land-based weekend in gay-friendly
Philadelphia.
If you live in Philadelphia, take SEPTA over to r hotel — if you live on the northeastern
corridor, jump on Amtrak— or, if you live in the region, drive into our favorite gay-
friendly city. It doesn’t matter how you get to Philadelphia, just make sure you come and
join us.
Take a tour of the Constitution Center, enjoy a world-famous Philly cheesesteak, and
enjoy R Family’s special brand of fun and entertainment during our exciting weekend
March 10 getaway.
As low as $149 per adult and $99 for kids.
(kids under the age of 2 are free)
R Family Vacations
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Product Testing & Reviews
Freshette, PeeZee, Whizzy,TravelMate, PMate ~
EuroSurge ~
GSeat Lite ~
No Jet Lag ~
Fox River Socks ~
Flight Spray ~
Plane Clean Air Filter ~
Full coverage and reviews of these products and more in WJ's March
Newsletter
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Hot Travel Deals for 2007
Check out the latest terrific travel deals and more...
Save money on your next flight with Expedia.com
Free nights, up to $100 in resort credits, and more at select top tropical resorts
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COOKING & ART CLASS ~ HOW TO WRITE, ILLUSTRATE &
PRODUCE A FAMILY COOKBOOK
MARY MARQUISS AND THE EVOO COOKING SCHOOL OFFER THE
CLASS: COOKING AND ART ON MARCH 11, 2007
FROM: 11 AM – 3 PM.
AT THE EVOO COOKING SCHOOL IN CANNON BEACH, OREGON
DURING THE CULINARY ARTS FESTIVAL
MARY WILL STEP YOU THROUGH THE BASICS OF WRITING,
ILLUSTRATING AND PRODUCING A FAMILY COOKBOOK AND
LUNCH WILL BE CREATED BY CHEF BOB NERONI.
COST INCLUDES INSTRUCTION, ART SUPPLIES, AND LUNCH: $79
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE CLASS OR TO REGISTER GO TO:
WWW.EVOO.BIZ
E-mail: info@evoo.biz
Call: 1-877-436-3866 or 503-436-8555
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Advice For The New Parent! Helping You Reduce The Risk of SIDS
Best and Safest Place for Your Baby to Sleep...
Canadian Paediatric Society has issued these safety guidelines
- Sleeping with an infant or letting an infant sleep alone on any type of couch, recliner or
cushioned chair is dangerous.
- Babies up to one year old should sleep on their backs in cribs meeting Canadian
government safety standards.
- Their sleeping area must be free of quilts, comforters, bumper pads, pillows and pillow-
like items.
- Having the crib in the parents bedroom is protective against SIDS.
- Infants should not be placed on waterbeds or air mattresses, even for temporary
sleeping arrangements.
Crib, not beside mom, safest place for baby to sleep
By Lorrayne Anthony, CP
TORONTO (CP) Many new parents may think their bundle of joy is happiest snuggled between
mommy and daddy in the family bed, but Canadian pediatricians say the safest place for baby
is in a crib. Babies who sleep in adult beds are more vulnerable to the risks of unexpected death,
said Dr. Denis Leduc, one of the authors of recommendations published this week in the journal
Paediatrics & Child Health by the Canadian Paediatric Society.
The safest scenario is when the baby is placed in a crib in the parents’ bedroom.
If the crib is in the parents’ room there seems to be an increased safety factor. Preliminary
results from a study of cases of sudden infant death syndrome in Quebec between 1991 and
2000 showed that 81 of the 443 cases occurred in sleep environments that were identified as
unsafe.
Click here to read the rest of the article:
http://www.canadianparents.ca/CPO/InTheNews/2004/12/07/769917.html
CanadianParents.com
Where is the safest place for my baby to sleep?
The safest place for your baby to sleep is in the room where you sleep. Place the baby’s crib or
bassinet near your bed (within an arm’s reach) to ease breastfeeding and to bond with your
baby.
From the American Academy of Pediatrics. Visit their site for more info: www.aappolicy.org
Click here to read the rest of this article:
http://www.healthychildcare.org/pdf/SIDSparentsafesleep.pdf
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Write An Article For WAVE Journey
If you love to travel, enjoy writing and want to share your thoughts with others, take action
and write an article for WAVE Journey and we'll publish it on the site. You may include up to
eight photos.
Send your submissions to editor@wavejourney.com
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Do You Want To Meet Other Women Travellers?
If you would be interested in meeting other women travellers either in your own hometown or
visiting them in their own hometown, send us an email and we'll help you connect. Whether
it's for coffee, dinner, sightseeing or if you have an extra room or couch to offer for a night or
two...
Email WJ at: tips@wavejourney.com
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We would love to hear from you for any reason. Contact us at:
info@wavejourney.com
www.wavejourney.com
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