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My Firefighter Days: When we were allowed to burn houses

While travelling around Kenya and staying on an amazing farm near Nakuru and the famous Lake Nakuru National Park, I came across this 2.5m high charcoal kiln. It is said that memories are unlocked...

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The African Big Rain, Flood Risk and Flooding Disaster Preparedness

The African continent is famous for its droughts and heat, but a few times a year, there is the Big Rain. It often overwhelms parched lands and riverbeds, and can destroy roads, bridges, and any...

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Big Temperature Drop Preparedness – High Altitude Africa Trail Run at Afriski, Lesotho

What is preparedness? Disasters, vehicle collisions, medical emergencies? Yes, for sure. It's also about thinking through simple elements such as the big temperature drop that can happen when the...

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link to How Do First Aid Kits Expire? An easy look at two very different first aid kits

How Do First Aid Kits Expire? An easy look at two very different first aid kits

I'm a huge believer in first aid kits. It's a type medical insurance. The thing is that first aid kit elements expire in different ways and at different timings. How do first aid kits expire? ...

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link to LifeStraw Water Filter Easy Instructions, Review, and Limitations: Is it right for you?

LifeStraw Water Filter Easy Instructions, Review, and Limitations: Is it right for you?

For this episode, I explored the popular LifeStraw by Vestergaard. Should you buy one or many? That depends. I share the strengths and weaknesses. It's top strength is as a lightweight emergency...

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link to Finding your Peaceful Bench – Exploring Canada’s Westport and Brier Island

Finding your Peaceful Bench – Exploring Canada’s Westport and Brier Island

For this episode, I was in the Nova Scotia village of Westport on Brier Island. It's a part of Canada I love visiting because of the tranquility, the ocean, the great people, and there is so much to...

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