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Expediton ship review: Kapitan Khlebnikov
Voyage beyond Arctic ice into a land of legend aboard the world’s most famous passenger-carrying icebreaker, the Kapitan Khlebnikov. Words Roderick Eime. The fabled Arctic silence is shattered by spine-chilling, rapid-fire cracks as the metre-thick sea ice disappears beneath the ravenous hull. With each hungry lunge forward, the I/B Kapitan Khlebnikov consumes another “mouthful” of […]
Cruise ship review: Kapitan Khlebnikov
Cruise ship review: Kapitan Khlebnikov: “Voyage beyond Arctic ice into a land of legend aboard the world’s most famous passenger-carrying icebreaker, the Kapitan Khlebnikov. Words Roderick Eime.”
The Kids from Snowy River
The Kids from Snowy River: “There are many ways to explore and enjoy the great outdoors. One of the most rewarding is from the back of a horse.”
The Kids from Snowy River
The Kids from Snowy River: “There are many ways to explore and enjoy the great outdoors. One of the most rewarding is from the back of a horse.”
All Aboard!
All Aboard!: “Every boy loves a steam train and it seems girls are pretty keen on the noisy coal-fired monsters too.”
Biggles flies again
Biggles flies again Nothing beats the sound of a huge radial engine as it bursts into life. The raw noise immediately creates an aura of excitement and anticipation.
Back to nature with ecotourism
Back to nature with ecotourism Once upon a time, staying at a caravan park or campground was a hit-and-miss affair. Musty cabins, smelly shower blocks and grumpy caretakers are what many of us remember of caravanning in the ’60s, ’70s and even ’80s.
Calling Super Nanny
Calling Super Nanny Every parent has to deal with children’s “tanties”. Yelling, screaming and the occasional foul language are bad enough at home, but a nightmare scenario when travelling. Unruly children will spoil your own holiday and if you’re travelling with a group, can have adverse effects on your companions.
Mummy, I feel sick
Mummy, I feel sick The bane of any travelling parent has to be travel sickness. Some adults seem to be acutely susceptible to travel and motion sickness but it is especially so with children, mainly because they are unable to recognise the symptoms and do not know how to respond.
Lost and Found
Lost and Found Busy shopping malls, unfamiliar surroundings and crowded airports can be intimidating places. Losing kids in the middle of all that is downright nerve-wracking.
