By Robert Yoshioka This long necked friend kicked off a day of “lekker” (South African slang for fantastic or awesome) game drives! Back at the lodge, we tried our hand at several ancient forms of native hunting – with the bow, blow darts and spear throwing as well as local beading crafts. The day wrapped …
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By Robert Yoshioka Our second morning of private game drives started with a delicious breakfast. Even in South Africa, #EverythingTastesBetterShapedLikeMickey!! This morning we were on the look out for big cats returning from a night of hunting. Early morning game drives are always worth getting up for. The sunrise over the bushveld is magnificent, and …
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By Robert Yoshioka Waking up early on vacation can sometimes be challenging, but not if you are scheduled for an exclusive, first-light game drive! Today’s theme was the “Little Five” – a take on the “Big Five” from the days of hunting. The “Big Five” was coined by the big game hunters to reference the …
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By Robert Yoshioka While we had to say goodbye to the Garden Route and our new monkey, bird and ellie friends in Knysna, we were buffered by the excitement of traveling to our new home for the next several days. As we landed at our airfield (Fun Fact: It is a very long runway—at 13,094 …
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By Courtney Potter “Wind’s in the east, there’s a mist comin’ in… like somethin’ is brewin’—about to begin.” Mary Poppins Returns, the much-anticipated sequel to Disney’s seminal 1964 film, is set to soar into a cineplex near you December 19. Starring Emily Blunt (A Quiet Place) as Mary; Lin-Manuel Miranda (Broadway’s Hamilton) as her lamplighter …
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By Robert Yoshioka Waking up at this lush resort really showcased why this region is called the Garden Route. Abundant rainfall and humid sea winds help to maintain this vibrant vegetation. Runoff carrying nutrients return to the sea enriching the Knsyna Lagoon and we were excited to quickly eat breakfast and begin our nature hike …
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By Jim Frye Brie Larson doesn’t feel comfortable saying what she wants audiences “to come away with” from the upcoming Captain Marvel, Marvel Studios’ next big-screen adventure, and their first to feature a female as the lead. “I feel really firmly that art is made to be enjoyed and interpreted, and you get what you …
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By Robert Yoshioka This morning we said good-bye to Cape Town as we boarded our flight up South Africa’s Garden Route to George. The views from the flight were absolutely stunning – this coastal region is where lush forests meet pristine beaches and would rank high among aviary, simian and human travelers alike. This was perfect …
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By Robert Yoshioka Continuing our awesome avian encounters from yesterday’s penguins, this morning we set off to visit a raptor wildlife rehabilitation and conservation center in Spier. We were given an up-close and personal introduction to their numerous eagles, hawks, falcons, owls and, my favorite, vultures! It was awe-inspiring to watch these majestic birds soar …
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By Beth Deitchman It’s time to deck the halls—which, for Disney fans, means the time has come to put away the Disney décor… and bring out the Disney holiday décor! Mickey and Minnie Baus—which does, indeed, rhyme with M-O-U-S-E—know a thing or two about Disney holiday magic. The couple’s home, located just a skip and …
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