We made it to Spain…with some glitches…
I don't know where to begin. The 25-hour trip from Nelspruit, South Africa, to Barcelona, Spain, was fraught with some issues, most...
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Off we go to Spain…Yesterday’s stressful holiday rental situation…
We'll be leaving Marloth Park this afternoon to head to the MQP (Nelspruit/Mpumalanga/Kruger Airport), which is about a 75-minute drive on...
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One day and counting…Reflecting on our almost six months in the bush…
Almost six months have slipped through our fingers here in Marloth Park, South Africa, a place that has become much more than...
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Two days and counting…Current updates on a layover in Doha, Qatar…
We are watching the news and the Qatar Airways website for updates on the situation in Doha. Here’s a breakdown of the...
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We’re back!…Three days and counting…A little concerned about Doha, Qatar layover….
Yesterday morning, Rita and I had a fantastic "girl's breakfast" at Stoep Cafe in Komatipoort. We had a lot of catching up...
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Hidden gems in South Africa…
Top Hidden Gems Across South Africa 1. Waterfall Bluff – Eastern Cape A breathtaking coastal waterfall that plunges directly into the ocean—one...
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A little bit of luxury to make some travelers swoon…
From this article at Travel & Leisure online magazine: "This 29-day Private Jet Journey Will Take You to All 7 Continents—Yes, Including...
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Spent a small fortune at the pharmacy…But not as much as…One week and counting…
Travel often brings us face-to-face with contrasts. Sometimes it’s the scenery, the shift from arid bushveld to lush coastline in a single...
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Culling, a necessary reality…
Why culling has become a pressing issue in Marloth Park, South Africa: Severe overpopulation and habitat degradation Wildlife in Marloth Park has...
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