Making lists…How much did we lose so far?…One day and counting…
Today is packing day. Since we're leaving for only three weeks, packing is relatively easy, as I've run around the house collecting...
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What’s happening at the Newark Airport in New Jersey, USA?…
With many of our worldwide readers traveling this summer, we felt it was imperative we post an update on what is transpiring...
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Back to our lives of two…Lisa is still flying after leaving 18 hours ago…Is it safe to fly on a helicopter?…
It was hard to say goodbye to Lisa after such a fantastic time together. The month she was here sailed by so...
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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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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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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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