Posts by Month: November, 2009
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(Excerpt from "Slow Mail with Love," by Gene Little)Dear Mom and Dad,Yesterday [evening], as we were... |
Can you imagine what the plains of Africa would look like from the back of an elephant or from the i... |
As with any country no one can really say if it is safe or not, and in fact there are areas that are... |
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Africa is the largest continent on the planet and has many countries and places to travel to, many s... |
Fighting, famine, corrupt leaders and oil are only a few of the causes of unrest in Africa. Even out... |
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Experts agree that a trip to Africa is relatively safe. Your reason for traveling might come into q... |
Unsafe drinking water is a real problem for poor, underdeveloped countries in the world. Sadly, ev... |
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You’ve read Hemingway’s accounts of the hills of Kilimanjaro located in Tanzania, seen the antics of... |
Since the dawn of creation, the human being has been a very mobile creature. As the population evol... |
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African land rover tours feature countries like Botswana, Egypt, Kenya, Libya and many other places ... |
The Land Rover vehicles are synonymous with Africa. If you ask anyone associated with the terrains, ... |
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A safari is a great way to explore the great continent of Africa. But should you choose the South, ... |
Africa is the second most populated and the second larges continent following Asia. It has 11.7 mil... |
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Africa is a beautiful country and an astounding location for a memorable vacation. However, safety i... |
In Africa, a continent that has vast differences between countries and peoples, one thing is shared ... |
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Traveling to Africa isn't any more dangerous than traveling anywhere else. You just need to use com... |
The rising cost of food and fuel begin a rage within many people of Africa. Commodity prices are low... |
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Africa is the second largest continent in the world, and consists of 53 countries. The Mediterranean... |
Drinking water is water of sufficiently high quality that it can be used or consumed without immedia... |
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Political unrest in Africa has caused oil disruption in Nigeria in 2007, food supply problems in Ken... |
Are you planning a trip to South Africa? There are some strict requirements adhered to by South Afr... |
It was June 1956. We were ready to return to Africa. Sixteen months had been spent visiting our fami... |
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The land rover is a vehicle that is identified with Africa. The land rover is one of the vehicles t... |
If you have been thinking about taking a trip to Africa, African Charter is the right place for you ... |
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Back before January 2007, passports were not a requirement to travel to other countries. However, no... |
Again, I had to lift out the spent cartridge with my finger and then reload my rifle. When the herd ... |
Looking for adventure with non-stop attractions? An African safari allows you to view wildlife and a... |
Where will you go on your African safari? Kenya and Tanzania are two of the most popular places to ... |
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The thought of traveling to different countries always comes with pause and fear of traveling safely... |
I had sent Jacob with my shotgun around in front of the herd to shoot in order to scare the buffalo ... |
Safe is a relative term. When traveling, one's personal safety is a factor of how much risk one enjo... |
Google the term how to lose weight and the results are nearly 24,000,000. Do you want it to ha... |
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Would you like to take a vacation in Africa and explore Botswana, Zimbabwe, the Kaokoveld, Zambia, a... |
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The year was 1954. Lewis Hedges and I decided to go buffalo hunting in the Kumoso Valley in Burundi.... |
You worry about drinking water wherever you are. In 2007, a study indicated a child died each minute... |
My interest in African painting was piqued in the early 1950's when budding African artists swarmed ... |
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Like it or not, we live in a global economy where every nation’s action has a impending positive or ... |
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Wondering about great places to travel in Africa? Perhaps its a place you hadn't thought about trav... |
Passport regulations vary between different African nations, so it's best to investigate what requir... |
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The word safari conjures up no end of exotic destinations such as Masai Mara, Ngorongoro, Tanganyika... |
Whether the drinking water is safe or not would depend on where you were in Africa. In many parts o... |
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Gus had contacted about 8,000 ham radio stations and it was time for him to leave. He and I left Mwe... |
A bad economy and civil unrest have a cause and effect relationship. In Africa, there has been signi... |
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Africa is a continent of 46 nations in various stages of political, social and economic development.... |
We left for Bujumbura, the capital city three hours away, to get Gus' license. Gerald Bates, the Dir... |
In 1952 mail came only once a week to Burundi. Mail day was the high point of the week and that was ... |
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Africa has many countries within its boundaries. There are several countries within Africa that are ... |
Many farmers think that small livestock is what makes country living worth living. Most dreams... |
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At the end of my last post, we were staring at a leopard in the middle of the night. After about 10 ... |
This article, Senior Health Issues and Care gives food for thought and points out many problems faci... |
The day came for me to pick up Gus the renowned ham operator from North Carolina. I had never been t... |
If you are planning on going on an African safari, you will have many questions and need to make man... |
This world has amazing places that most people visit through books, TV, or the computer. One is the... |
Communication by ham radio was popular before the debut of the internet, Sometimes the messages exch... |
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To be sure, not all of Africa is immersed in political unrest and violence, but part of it is. Wher... |
The Water Safety Plan put into effect by the Water Research Commission provides a structured system ... |
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What a question, "Is it safe to travel to Africa?" That is like asking, "Is it safe to swim in the M... |
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This recipe for pineapple, raisin muffins sounds like a winning combination. First the simple ingred... |
If you are considering traveling to Africa, it would be best to do some research on the politics the... |
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Is water in Africa safe to drink? The answer may depend in what part of Africa you are in. Millions ... |
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Where is my Christmas letter? That is a familiar question. You see, for several years I ... |
Africa is full of beauty, wild animals and a vast array of things to see. But to truly see Africa, y... |
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If you are looking for total adventure and the vacation of a lifetime, think about going on a safari... |
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This is the first post on my brand new website: www.myafricantravels.com. And this is proof positive... |
What is the best way to stop memory loss? Is it a mental or physical problem? Fitness programs... |
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Slow Mail with Love
Letters from Africa Tell the Story

By: Gene B. Little
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252 Pages
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