Part 1…32 tips for making a long-haul flight more comfortable…
With more dear friends, Karen and Rich, coming to visit us from the US in July, we started thinking about how the...
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An exciting nocturnal visitor…Soon, Tom leaves for Nelspruit to pick up Lisa at the airport…Tom’s fun night out without me…
What a delightful sighting on the trail cam last night while we slept. This genet stopped by inspiring us to leave...
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Exciting airline WiFi changes…Our friend Lisa is on her way, after several delays…
The following is an article from Breaking Travel News found here. "United Receives FAA Certification on Starlink Aircraft and Schedules First Commercial...
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Finally, we’re off to South Africa tonight!…
Agave plants in Hawaii can grow these snake-like protrusions. It's been a busy few days. At 10:00 am on Saturday, we...
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We’re back!…Hot, hot, hot!…Four days and counting!…
Yesterday was a busy day. To use the food we had on hand, I made taco salads (no shell) using organic, grass-fed...
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New fears of flying…How can we avoid terror in the skies…See video below…Seven days and counting…
Experiencing a fear of flying, especially after recent aviation incidents in 2025, is entirely understandable. While air travel remains statistically one of...
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Major flight discounts…
Today's flight discount information is from today's Travel and Leisure online magazine, which can be accessed from this link. "Southwest Is Giving...
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For now, we’ll continue to post travel news updates that may save you time and money…
There are only 34 days until we leave Nevada for South Africa; with little activity happening on our end as I continue...
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Updated information on ETA (electronic travel authorization) fees for the UK…
On January 7, we posted new information about the UK requiring ETAs (electronic travel authorization) even when only flying through on a...
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Part 2…Nervous about flying?…What are the most turbulent flights worldwide, outside the US?…
Factors like weather patterns, jet streams, and geographic features such as mountains or large bodies of water typically cause turbulence on flights....
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