New 22 hour flights to Australia…
From Travel + Leisure Magazine found here: "These New 22-hour Flights Will Connect Australia to the World Like Never Before Beginning...
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Travel day 1…Flights to Nelspruit/Kruger/Mpumalanga…
Currently, we are seated at a restaurant in Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport, tucked into a small corner with our carry-on bags at our...
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US airlines with the longest customs wait times…
From Travel + Leisure online magazine, found here. "These US Airports Have the Longest Customs Wait Times Right Now—Some Stretching Over 2...
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Finally, we’re flushed!…Booking flights…
Tasmania is home to many horses, a beautifully remote location. Booking flights has always been one of the most challenging aspects...
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Most affordable countries for digital nomads…
From Travel and Leisure Magazine: "This Country Was Just Named the Most Affordable Destination for Digital Nomads India tops the 2025...
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What did we do about Tom’s hearing aids?…
Yesterday, at 4:30 pm, when the Costco store opened, where Tom purchased his hearing aids in July 2024, Tom explained his dilemma...
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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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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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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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We booked our September 14th flight to Spain…Not the easiest route from here…
Finally, we took the time to research flights from South Africa to Spain, which were scheduled to depart in 52 days....
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