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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Frog in the fridge!!!…Added comment from a dear reader of yesterday’s post…Busy social week upcoming…
Yesterday, we wrote about our favorite cruises here, but we forgot to mention Viking Cruises' Mekong River Cruise from 2016, which took...
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Traveler’s favorite cruise lines…What are our favorite affordable cruise lines?
When travelers sit down and reminisce about their favorite journeys, cruising often comes up with a kind of wistful fondness. There...
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What??? A pay-what-you-can luxury safari lodge in South Africa?…
When we encountered this article about this pay-what-you-can safari lodge in South Africa, we couldn't resist sharing it here today. With their...
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What did we do on yesterday’s “busy day?”…
Yesterday morning, I had an appointment with Doc Theo to get enough refills for the next 12 months. Most people think they...
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Today’s world travel news across the boards…
Some mornings, the headlines feel like departures on an airport board, flashing destinations, delays, warnings, and unexpected bargains—all calling us in different...
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Part 2…What is a coolcation?…Where to travel for a coolcation?…
For as long as I can remember, travel has been painted with sun-drenched postcards: palm trees swaying, sparkling turquoise seas, and endless...
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Part 1…What is a coolcation?…
Over the years of travel, we've noticed that trends come and go. Words appear in glossy travel magazines, only to be forgotten...
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Best credit cards for travel…Fabulous braai and house party last night!…
From Travel & Leisure online magazine here: This Is the No. 1 Travel Credit Card for 2025, According to a New Report...
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Oh, what a night!…
Gerhard and Rita, dear friends whom we met years ago through our site, have visited Marloth Park many times. We became fast...
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