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Out of my flat

My panic about finding somebody for my room soon made way for a frenzy of …
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30 days until I go to Africa

I fly a month today and the panic is setting in. The panic is not …
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Learning the calls of 150 animals

Very appreciative of Tamsyn, a previous Syiafunda ranger, for lending me her recordings of animal …
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Congratulations on following your dream

This week there was no more secrecy about my handing in my notice and heading …
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I’m leaving to become a safari guide

I'm incredibly sad to be leaving the Science Museum Group, I've been there for almost …
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Study permit awarded

This week the trip got little bit closer, the South African High Commission awarded me …
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My dream safari hat

I'm feeling like a five year old on Christmas Eve, so incredibly excited, probably more …
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Technology in the bush

Currently making my choices of what digital gear I'm going to need in the bush. …
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Running in the African bush

Whenever I go running all my troubles simply drift away, whether it’s running along the …
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The price of living your dreams

I've just totted up how much this trip is going to cost me. Actually that …
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Read the small print James

I didn't follow the instructions for the study permit to the letter. They don't accept …
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Sunshine on a work day

Tough having to be at work on a Sunday when the sun is out for …
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