Busy morning in the bush on a warm, sunny day…”Our boy” stopped by after a week’s absense…
This morning, I popped out of bed at 8:00 am, determined to get this upcoming easy day in motion. With a predicted...
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Happy Women’s Day to South African women…What is this special holiday all about?…
Every year, on the 9th of August, South Africa pauses in the heart of winter to celebrate Women’s Day—a day that is...
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Fun night at Ngwenya with Dawn and Leon…
We've been making reservations for four people over the past few months, at La Fera Restaurant at Ngwenya Resort, a short drive...
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We’re back from Kruger National Park…We didn’t see much but…
Sometimes, we don't see much in Kruger National Park... We know the feeling well. The early-morning alarm rings, and with the...
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What?…There are Southern Lights, too?…
From Travel & Leisure online magazine, this interesting article: "The Southern Lights Are Just as Magical as the Northern Lights—and Now's the...
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Fabulous evening in the bush with friends….Unexpected visitors…
Yesterday afternoon, our friends Lorraine and Michael (who is the cousin of our friends Don and Kathy) arrived for sundowners and dinner....
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Company coming for a braai…What are the dirtiest parts of a hotel room?…
From Travel & Leisure online magazine: "These Are the Dirtiest Parts of a Hotel Room, According to Housekeeping Here's what to...
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We couldn’t be enjoying this simple life more!…
We’ve lived a nomadic lifestyle for so long now that “home” has become an ever-evolving concept, sometimes a flat in a bustling...
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Theme parks on cruise ships…
Theme and Amusement Parks on Cruise Ships: The Floating Fun Revolution Cruise ships are no longer just about shuffleboard, sun decks, and...
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What are the top ten hiking trails in the world?…Quiz Night with a dress-up movie theme…
Many of our readers are enthusiastic hikers and make a point of visiting the most highly revered trails in the world as...
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