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Does it make me a helicopter dog mom that I am even writing about this? Yes, yes it does. This is a fact about those who have big travel plans to Turkey or South Africa, or even a quick jaunt down the road to your Mother-In-Law who won’t let you bring your canine family member…
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Not gonna lie, this one hurts a bit to talk about. We went to South Africa understanding a 1 to 14 ratio of USD to rand but the exchange rate doesn’t always reflect cost of living. Japan for example is 110 Yen to 1 USD but everything is so expensive in Japan. When we got…
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Carry on luggage only! The benefit and drawback to visiting South Africa in Mid-August is that they are in their winter, and starting to come into their spring months. Great coming from our Texas torture of 100 degree days and not sweating through three sets of clothes everyday. The downside is packing heavier clothes take…
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One of the best parts of any trip is experiencing a culture with an open mind. By virtue of traveling, one is more open to different experiences and typically not demanding the world to operate the way you are used to in your home country. We could use a little open mindedness in our home…
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Different countries have different tipping culture and oftentimes it is a guessing game on how much or when to tip service providers along your travel journey. What struck us about South Africa as a whole is that it was not that different than our experiences in the United States. Same language, similar cuisine, exactly the…
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There is a bad reputation of Johannesburg being a bit….unsafe compared to the rest of South Africa. While our stay was very short (two nights), we stuck to touristy attractions and fancy neighborhoods for restaurants. On our second and final night, we opted for a dinner at The Local Grill in Rosenberg, a fancy neighborhood…
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An oasis in the desert, Vegas offers a ton by way of entertainment and luxury. As part of our More-Than-Gambling Vegas itinerary, we packed more than the typical shorts and bikinis (although those too!). We did extend beyond our typical Carry On Only rule with luggage in order to pack in both alcohol and my…
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Who knew Turkey is home to 2 of the 7 wonders of the ancient world? Turkey was an unexpected destination for us, as we found ourselves with every planned 2020 trip cancelled. Turkey, as it turns out, is the most underrated destination we have ever been to in terms of culture, history, food and natural…
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Every trip we do a “postmortem” travel budget to actual spending to understand where we landed in our planning and how it may impact future trips we have in the pipeline. Typically, Patrick is spot on with estimates, and where we may spend more in one area, we spend less in another. He is also…
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Resort Fees – On top of your nightly rate, hotels will charge a resort fee. Why this is not simply lumped in with your nightly rate, i have no idea. Even if you pay for hotel rooms in points (what we did) the resort fee is not covered and is often not quoted until you’re…
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