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“Prognostications” – Part 2

Feb 14, 2021

~ Marilyn Murphy This is #2 of a series of posts in which I’ll prognosticate (I’m loving that word!) on what’s next for the WOW! Travel Club. Last week’s blog,…

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Kenya – Exceeded Even My Expectations! (Part 1)

Sep 23, 2019

September 22, 2019 I’ve just returned from a stupendous experience in Kenya. I knew it would be an extraordinary journey because, after all, I’d planned it! But I wasn’t prepared…

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Southern Africa – Scenery & Safari • April 29-May 12 or May 14-27, 2024

Jun 14, 2022

Four countries in one WOW! adventure... This trip is one that absolutely should NOT be missed - we'll be exploring South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana, AND Zambia! We will be taking...Read More

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Kenya | 2019 & 2012

Dec 10, 2018

Kenya – 2012 & 2019 Kenya offers THE consummate, idyllic safari. And, as we discovered in August of 2012 - there's SO much more than safari to be experienced here....Read More

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Botswana & Zambia | 2008

Dec 20, 2018

Botswana & Zambia - 2008 Our adventure to Africa focused on Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe, where the continent’s largest herds of elephant and hippo reside, providing no shortage of game...Read More

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New and Notable Travel Ideas

Sep 23, 2018

My notebook (and my brain) are BULGING with wondrous ideas for future travels. Between September 14 and December 21st of this year, I will have traveled to four different continents. I suppose…

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Where to next?

Jan 27, 2017

In early September of last year, I took an informal poll of potential destinations for future WOW! Travel Club journeys. The two most popular were Patagonia and South Africa as…

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A Dozen (or more) Reasons TO Travel!

Oct 14, 2016

  Last week I wrote about a bunch of reasons why some people should NOT travel. International travel, in particular, requires fortitude, patience, flexibility and open-mindedness. Plus, an innate curiosity…

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What’s Next for The WOW! Travel Club

Sep 16, 2016

A couple of weeks ago, my blog was devoted to “What’s Next?” I solicited feedback and ideas from WOWees (and wannabe WOWees) about places under consideration for future WOW! Travel…

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The Audacity of Hope

Feb 26, 2016

In 1985, a baby boy was born to a 15-year old unwed mother in a Nairobi slum called Kibera. It was a breach birth, during which she had received no…

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"Hanging" with my memories

Jan 30, 2014

I don’t love to shop – at least not near my home. But it’s different when I’m away. I’m always curious to see what treasures other travelers seek out on their…

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“Hanging” with my memories

Jan 30, 2014

I don’t love to shop – at least not near my home. But it’s different when I’m away. I’m always curious to see what treasures other travelers seek out on their…

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A Long, Long Way from Hope-Less

Jan 9, 2014

Somebody asked me recently, “When you see poverty in a place like Vietnam or Peru or India, how do you deal with it?” It’s a good question. [hr] This wasn’t…

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7 things you always wanted to know about safari… but were afraid to ask

Apr 4, 2013

An African safari is the stuff of dreams. Truly, a “bucket list” item for most people.   But what exactly happens on safari?   Is it dangerous?  Will I get…

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Ololomei Primary School gets “booked!”

Dec 26, 2012

Among the deluge of Christmas/Holiday email greetings, I was pleased to receive one from Chania Frost, Project Manager of Eco-Development for the Cheli & Peacock Community Trust – established by one…

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