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There are over 54 million Scouts worldwide, with 173 national organizations governed by the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM). Getting ready for that big day when you join them and have to go to Camp can be a bit of an ordeal. But if you are prepared, then it shouldn’t be such a … Read more

  THE first thing you want to do when you reach your holiday destination is to juice up your phone, camera and iPad. So you put the plug in and it doesn’t fit. If you’re from the UK, you suddenly find that there are two or three round holes in the socket. So what’s going … Read more

Bedding down for the night after a day of camping This post contains affiliate links that I earn a small commission from at no cost to you.  WITH MOST people opting for a staycation this year, what better way to escape the office or home than by going camping. Remember what you learnt as a … Read more

  Whether you are going to Blackpool in England or to the Cocoa Island beaches in the Maldives, you will need to make sure you have all the right gear to enjoy your beach holiday. Anything missing from your bag like suntan lotion may incur an added expense to your trip. As an Amazon Associate … Read more

ABOUT ME I never thought I’d be sitting in a top sushi restaurant bar in Tokyo a few years back eatng raw fish and enjoying it  A treasured moment – not to be forgotten. But getting there required a lot of planning, time and effort. And it wasn’t easy. LET’S MAKE IT STRESS FREE Travelling … Read more

Fill her up and get set for your holiday experience When you go on your holiday, you may ask yourself the following question. What type of luggage should I take? Do I want a hard-shell or soft-side piece of luggage on wheels? Do I want baggage with or without wheels? Maybe I don’t need a … Read more

 Wherever I lay my hat, that’s my home Get ready for a short break THERE’S no need to panic but we’ve got to get our gear into a suitcase pronto as we’ve got an early flight. So what do we pack? Top of the list has to be medications. Without them we’re in serious trouble. … Read more

Going on holiday can be one big mad rush. I remember going on a trip to Paris and I’d left the shampoo at home. It was on the table and was supposed to go into the suitcase. How did I forget it? I suppose I was more concerned about checking my tickets and passport in … Read more

PRESENTS ARE COMING… You have packed your bags but what presents are you going to give your relatives living abroad. How about something to remind them of home if they are expats or souvenirs reflecting the country where you live. Here is a selection to whet your appetite. BREAKFAST AND AFTERNOON TEA Buy a collection … Read more