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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Has there been a downturn in travel to the US and other countries?
Is U.S. Travel Experiencing a Downturn? In short: Yes. In 2025, the U.S. is witnessing a notable drop in international travel, especially...
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Important visa news for 29 countries..How does this impact us, or does it?…
From Travel & Leisure online magazine here. "Passport Stamps Are Disappearing Across 29 Countries This Fall—Here’s What Travelers Need to Know What...
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Why are lightning rods necessary in Marloth Park?…We’re leaving one month from today…
Some tree branches had to be trimmed to accommodate the longer pole. Chris's helper was busy cutting the top branches. Shortly...
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Had to change dentists due to scheduling issues…
Two weeks ago, during dinner at Giraffe on Quiz Night, half of a tooth (a molar) fell out of my mouth...
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An exciting astronomical event this week!…Video of Norman limping across the garden…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKjTBZNZgi0 From Travel & Leisure's online magazine here: "One of the Most Celebrated Astronomical Events of 2025 Is Peaking This Week With...
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What are the top ten hiking trails in the world?…Quiz Night with a dress-up movie theme…
Many of our readers are enthusiastic hikers and make a point of visiting the most highly revered trails in the world as...
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Tourism in South Africa in 2025…Sunset over the Crocodile River…
With the ongoing negative perceptions of visiting South Africa, there are many positive aspects to consider when you may hesitate to make...
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Feeding wildlife in the bush…Good or bad?…
The lucerne we had delivered yesterday morning to feed the hungry wildlife has long been consumed. At the moment, there are four...
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Seat squatting at 30,000 feet…
On a few occasions, while boarding flights, other passengers have asked one of us to change our assigned seats to accommodate their...
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