by Dian Turner | Aug 1, 2019 | 2019, EUROPE, ITALY, LATEST POST
Venice is a remarkably unique city… similar to Amsterdam with its canals and ancient architecture, but uniquely cozy and romantic. Saint Mark’s Square and Church are the heart of this intriguing city… with its multitude of cafés, shops, and of course...
by Dian Turner | Jul 25, 2019 | 2019, AFRICA, EGYPT, LATEST POST
A trip to Africa would not be complete without seeing the pyramids….the ONLY surviving testament to the 7 Ancient Wonders of the World. So we headed north to Egypt…. I just knew the trip had run too smooth… and my intuition proved true. After landing...
by Dian Turner | Jul 25, 2019 | 2019, AFRICA, ASIA, LATEST POST
As the plane was leaving the runway, all I felt was relief. Starting the 2nd leg of our 36 hour journey helped me realize it was really true… AFRICA HERE WE COME. The stress of this past week, knowing I could only bring 44 lbs TOTAL of baggage, made packing very...
by Dian Turner | Jul 25, 2019 | 2019, AFRICA, LATEST POST, SOUTH AFRICA
Very interesting trip yesterday from the airport to our boutique hotel, The Peech. The driver was from the Venda tribe, which is better known as the “magic” tribe because they do not use guns or other weapons, they simply beat a tune on a drum and their enemies...
by Dian Turner | Jul 25, 2019 | 2019, AFRICA, LATEST POST, SOUTH AFRICA
Maruleng NU, Limpopo, South Africa…. Not sure how to begin to explain what an amazing four days we’ve just spent admiring the work of Mother Nature. Our short flight South from Johannesburg brought us to the Kruger National Park area. The jeep ride into Kapama’s...