Fascinating beauty but often risky beaches worldwide…
When we think of beaches, our minds usually drift toward postcards and daydreams: turquoise water, soft sand, the sight and sound...
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Is there a bridge between New Zealand’s North and South Island?…
Yesterday, I stumbled across the following video. If you're interested in geography, this may appeal to you, along with today's story: https://youtube.com/shorts/-hSwHxNVoAU?si=wOYvewVJVmVWwVQL....
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Fascinating life saving event in Marloth Park with video…
Click here first to see the video of the removal of the above: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Q1WjLAwc9/ Click this video next to see the end...
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Horrific landslide on the North Island due to outrageous amounts of rain…
Note: Dave, our landlord and new friend, sent me the following message a few days ago: "Hi Jessica, So far this January,...
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You won’t believe what Tom did today!…
After perusing Costco Travel for price drops on our four upcoming Azamara cruises in 2027, he was thrilled to see that each...
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Time is passing too quickly!…What does the science say?…
There was a time when an hour felt like an eternity. As children, we could sit on the floor waiting for a...
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The horrific flooding in Kruger National Park and Marloth Park…
Click this link below to see the flooding that has immobilized Kruger National Park and the surrounding areas. Kruger National Park floods...
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Most turbulent air travel routes in the world…
The following story is from Travel+Leisure online magazine here: "These Are the Most Turbulent Flight Routes in the World—and No. 1 Flies...
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What is the safest airline in the world?…Tauranga, New Zealand photos…
Note: Today's photos are from a port-of-call visit in Tauranga, New Zealand, on this date in 2016. The following article from...
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We have great news for our readers!!!…
Well, folks, I couldn’t be more thrilled to finally share a bit of genuinely good news about our website, good news that...
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