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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A delightful evening with old friends…An amazing escape for a beloved wild animal…
It had been quite a few years since I got together with Deidre, the director of Wild & Free Rehabilitation Centre, with...
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The dentist performed a miracle!..No crowns needed…Fantastic evening with dinner guests!…
Yesterday, I had a dental appointment to prepare two molars for crowns, both of which broke in the same week. I...
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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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New CDC health warnings…
From Travel & Leisure online magazine here: "CDC Warns Travelers About Rising Global Risk in New Health Advisory—What to Know The agency...
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Sleep patterns of wildlife in the bush…
When people visit Kruger National Park, or other African national parks, they often imagine the animals roaming endlessly across the savanna, always...
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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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