Happy Father’s Day to all the dads worldwide!…
We wish all the dads in the world, including Tom and our two sons, TJ and Greg, the very best Father’s...
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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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Do you dread Monday mornings?…Does retirement alleviate this familiar dread?…Norman is on the mend!…
There’s something almost universal about the dread of Monday mornings. No matter what corner of the world we live in, no matter...
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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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Getting organized…
Yes, Norman visited us, but it was last night in the dark, and I couldn't manage to get a decent photo to...
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Safest places in the world for solo women travelers…
This morning, I stumbled across the following story from Travel + Leisure online magazine, prompting us to share points vital to...
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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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Day 6…Kruger National Park…More photos…
Following are the top ten facts about elephants, along with more elephant information: Elephants are fascinating creatures with many remarkable characteristics. Here are...
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A glorious evening in the bush…Back to Kruger photos tomorrow…
Last night, we had a wonderful time at Lefera Restaurant at Ngwenya Resort, a few kilometers outside Marloth Park. We sat on...
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Day 1, Kruger National Park…Guided game drive…Very cloudy day…
Being ready to head out the door to the safari vehicle at 5:00 am was a bit challenging. Still, the three...
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