THE COOLEST CATS

Teri B.

April 29, 2021

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Things I Love

It is no surprise that the big cats — lions, leopards & cheetahs — are the most sought-after sightings on an African safari. I am being location specific here because the incomparable Bengal Tigers likewise fit the bill. But those are only in India. For purposes of this post we’ll stay on the African continent. […]

A SEAMLESS START

Teri B.

April 20, 2021

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International Travel, Things I Love

When the time to depart finally arrived, I was quite nervous. After so many blips, changes and uncertainties (see previous post), we were finally airborne. Changing our arrival in Africa from Nairobi to Dar Es Salaam meant an extra flight, but leaving from Burbank Airport (to Seattle) is so swift and hassle free that it […]

PLEASE, NO MORE CHANGES!

Teri B.

April 13, 2021

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Snippets from the Road

It’s a very good thing that I love trip planning because the time spent finalizing this itinerary has been rather inordinate. And that’s a proverbial understatement. Not long ago, I posted a blog (click HERE) about just how complicated it is to plan an international trip at this particular time due to Covid uncertainties. Or […]

AND THE AWARD GOES TO …

Teri B.

March 8, 2021

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International Travel, Things You Should Know

For “Best understanding and navigating the complicated world of travel restrictions,” the award goes to :: Anyone who prevails, especially internationally. I will gladly accept my blue ribbon (after untold hours spent). Many of us might just cry “Uncle.” Our family trip to Italy has been rescheduled twice since 2020 and is now calendared for […]

TRAVEL RULES — THEY ARE A CHANGIN’

Teri B.

January 27, 2021

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Snippets from the Road, Things You Should Know

First the encouraging news :: travel agents, cruise lines and tour companies are all reporting record bookings for 2021. If you’re like so many of us who love to travel, you’re itching to get back out there! But the how, when, where and all the rest have unique protocols in place. Nearly as fast as […]

HAPPILY BIDDING ADIEU TO 2O2O

Teri B.

December 28, 2020

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Things I Love

My annual re-cap of where we went and where we’re going looks decidedly different than in years past. We did manage some great trips, ones taken with little advance planning but where circumstances opened windows of opportunity. That is definitely something for which we are very grateful. Click on the links for blog posts you […]

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