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Visited 106 CountriesClick on Our Blog Archive on the Right ---->See 250+ Wonderful Places Around the World in country order to help you Plan Your Escape®(USA at the bottom)• What is worth …

Visited 106 Countrie…

Visited 106 CountriesClick on Our Blog Archive on the Right ---->See 250+ Wonderful Places Around the World in country order to help you Plan Your Escape®(USA at the bottom)• What is worth seeing • Interesting things to do • Award-winning photos   • Helpful trip planning ideas and tips • Bargain-finding strategies, history, and more! Click on These Links to See Our Recent Trips...Cape Town & 10 Other Posts on Southern Africa at Bottom Nashville Tennessee & 2 Other Posts at BottomIdyllwild, California   

Selected Top 25 Travel Blogin the World by TripAdvisor! Wayne & Pat Dunlap Plan Your Escape®Hello! We have visited 106 countries and 48 U.S. states in our lifetime.Learn How to Trav…

Selected Top 25 Trav…

Selected Top 25 Travel Blogin the World by TripAdvisor! Wayne & Pat Dunlap Plan Your Escape®Hello! We have visited 106 countries and 48 U.S. states in our lifetime.Learn How to Travel for  Half the Cost  for All Types of Travel We show people what is worth seeing and unique strategies how to travel for half the cost for all types of travel from budget to luxury and 100's of other unique travel tips. We make no Money at this... just a Retirement Giveback to help people travel and enjoy it more.Please enjoy 250+ wonderful places around the world, with award-winning photos, …

Popular How-To Travel BookTravel for half the cost for all levels of travel from budget to luxury and 100's of other unique travel tips for all trips from weekend getaways to longer vacations, trips,…

Popular How-To Trave…

Popular How-To Travel BookTravel for half the cost for all levels of travel from budget to luxury and 100's of other unique travel tips for all trips from weekend getaways to longer vacations, trips, or living somewhere for awhile!From a former Economics professor, experienced traveler (106 countries), award-winning photojournalist/blogger, featured speaker at large travel shows, and travel TV host (Plan Your Escape® TV), turn your travel dreams into reality with this acclaimed, groundbreaking, and inspiring how-to travel better book. Available as paperback or as Ebook for $9.99 on Amazon…

TRAVELERS CAN BE A HERO HELPING PEOPLE!The COVID crisis has been very unfortunate for many people. People all around the world are struggling to support their families. TRAVELERS CAN HELP!When t…

TRAVELERS CAN BE A H…

TRAVELERS CAN BE A HERO HELPING PEOPLE!The COVID crisis has been very unfortunate for many people. People all around the world are struggling to support their families. TRAVELERS CAN HELP!When this crisis subsides and when it is safe to travel again, travelers can help those who work in hospitality to support their families. Many people in the affected areas make their living with tourism and when it is hurt with an unexpected occurrence, they suffer. Your business is greatly needed and appreciated. You can be a travel hero while benefiting from good travel bargains - a WIN-WIN experie…

Airfare deals - How to Be the One on the Plane Who Paid the Lowest PriceNote: we are not paid directly by any of these resources and use them to find travel bargains just like you would.• For g…

Airfare deals - How …

Airfare deals - How to Be the One on the Plane Who Paid the Lowest PriceNote: we are not paid directly by any of these resources and use them to find travel bargains just like you would.• For good airfare deals, we use Google Flights (Google.com/flights) and Skyscanner.com.Many of the large online travel booking sites have been bought and owned by the same companies so the prices they yield are almost the same. The Frommers travel organization did a study of all the major airfare booking websites and Google Flights (Google.com/flights) and Skyscanner consistently reported good airfa…

Idyllwild, California USA (May 19-20, 2023)Welcome to Idyllwild, CaliforniaLocated just a 2-hour drive from San Diego and Los Angeles, Idyllwild offers a fun 2-3 day getaway out of the city and back t…

Idyllwild, Californi…

Idyllwild, California USA (May 19-20, 2023)Welcome to Idyllwild, CaliforniaLocated just a 2-hour drive from San Diego and Los Angeles, Idyllwild offers a fun 2-3 day getaway out of the city and back to nature. This Southern California mile-high alpine resort town is known for its picturesque tall-trees forest environment ringed by rocky mountains and its small town vibe with a friendly downtown. Map - Idyllwild CaliforniaIdyllwild was an artist community and you can see the art heritage all around town. Today it is a nice laid-back place to relax, recharge, breath in the pine-scented fresh air…

Spectacular Victoria Falls!Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe & Zambia (1/22-26/2023)Magnificent Victoria Falls definitely lives up to its reputation being one of the world’s seven natural wonders! Viewing th…

Spectacular Victoria…

Spectacular Victoria Falls!Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe & Zambia (1/22-26/2023)Magnificent Victoria Falls definitely lives up to its reputation being one of the world’s seven natural wonders! Viewing this amazing site and enjoying some of the many fun adventures in this area should be considered by all travelers.This is What You See from Zambia SideThe fissure framing Victoria Falls is over a mile long of the Zambezi River (see photo) where during its height an incredible one-third million gallons of water per second rush over a vertical, 328-foot-high drop creating this natural wonder. The rim …

Cape Town, South AfricaCape Town, South Africa (January 2023)We enjoyed our stay in Cape Town. Framed by majestic Table Mountain on one side and the blue Atlantic Ocean on the other, picturesque Cape …

Cape Town, South Afr…

Cape Town, South AfricaCape Town, South Africa (January 2023)We enjoyed our stay in Cape Town. Framed by majestic Table Mountain on one side and the blue Atlantic Ocean on the other, picturesque Cape Town is one of the most cosmopolitan cities in Africa looking very European. Lots to Do in Cape Town, South AfricaThe climate in Cape Town is year-round mild Mediterranean that graced us with long summer days (October to March) to explore what this interesting city has to offer including beautiful white sandy beaches, good restaurants, numerous attractions, and outdoor adventures. With a populati…

Garden Route, South AfricaGarden Route, South Africa (1/29-2/6/2023)South Africa’s Garden Route is one of the most scenic regions in the world offering breathtaking long sandy beaches, beautiful rug…

Garden Route, South …

Garden Route, South AfricaGarden Route, South Africa (1/29-2/6/2023)South Africa’s Garden Route is one of the most scenic regions in the world offering breathtaking long sandy beaches, beautiful rugged coastline, lakes, lush forests, scenic rocky mountains, friendly people, and fun activities for everyone. It has a year-round temperate climate and mostly warm ocean water of the Indian Ocean. Excellent Roads - Garden RouteTraveling along good highways (see photo), the Garden Route (N2) is 190-mile long running through the southeastern coast of South Africa between Mossel Bay and Storms River…

Port Elizabeth & Addo Elephant National Park, South Africa (1/12/2023) - A Safari Day TripElephants - Addo Elephant National ParkLocated at the end of the picturesque Garden Route, Port Elizabeth is o…

Port Elizabeth & Add…

Port Elizabeth & Addo Elephant National Park, South Africa (1/12/2023) - A Safari Day TripElephants - Addo Elephant National ParkLocated at the end of the picturesque Garden Route, Port Elizabeth is one of South Africa’s oldest cities located on the warm Indian Ocean coast with beautiful soft-sand beaches. Many fun adventures are offered here. We chose a game viewing drive to Addo Elephant National Park.Zebras - Baby Just BornLocated 45 miles north of Port Elizabeth Addo Elephant National Park is the third largest and one of the most diverse national parks in South Africa with 700 free roami…

Chobe National Park, Botswana (1/23/2023) - A Safari Day TripUp Close to Lions - Chobe National ParkChobe National Park (named after the Chobe River) is the second largest national park in Botswana an…

Chobe National Park,…

Chobe National Park, Botswana (1/23/2023) - A Safari Day TripUp Close to Lions - Chobe National ParkChobe National Park (named after the Chobe River) is the second largest national park in Botswana and one of the of the great wildlife destinations of Africa. Consisting of an incredible 4,500 square miles bordering the Chobe River in northeast Botswana, the park has large herds of elephants as well as lions (see photo), leopards, hyenas, wild dogs, impalas, waterbucks, kudus, zebras, wildebeests, giraffes, and warthogs.Map - Chobe National ParkClose to Botswana’s gateway town of Kasane (a sma…

Richards Bay and Hluhluve Game Reserve, South Africa (1/15/2023) - A Safari Day TripRichards Bay has become a South Africa holiday destination with its year-round summer climate and beautiful scenery …

Richards Bay and Hlu…

Richards Bay and Hluhluve Game Reserve, South Africa (1/15/2023) - A Safari Day TripRichards Bay has become a South Africa holiday destination with its year-round summer climate and beautiful scenery characterized by vast diversity and beaches blessed with warm waters of the Indian Ocean. Richards Bay Game Reserve was created in 1935 to protect lagoon animals including hippos and crocodiles and features 256 species of aquatic birds.Zebras - Hluhluve-Imfoloza Game ReserveWhile in Richards Bay, we chose to do game viewing in Hluhluve-Imfoloza Game Reserve and a boat ride on St. Lucia Wetland Par…

Durban and uShaka Marine World, South Africa (1/13/2023) - A Cruise DayGolden Mile - Durban, South AfricaDurban is the third largest city and largest port in South Africa. It is a favorite destination…

Durban and uShaka Ma…

Durban and uShaka Marine World, South Africa (1/13/2023) - A Cruise DayGolden Mile - Durban, South AfricaDurban is the third largest city and largest port in South Africa. It is a favorite destination because of its warm subtropical climate and extensive warm water Indian Ocean beaches. We chose to spend time at uShaka Marine World on Durban’s ‘Golden Mile’, a string of golden beaches with lifeguards and Entertainment complexes (see photo). The promenade has numerous restaurants, pubs, shops, and hotels.Map - uShaka Marine World We liked Durban’s uShaka Marine World for a fun and enter…

Hermanus, South Africa (2-2-4/2023)We greatly enjoyed our short visit to Hermanus, South Africa. This beautiful area is located 1 1/2 hours from Cape Town (click here to view) and has earned a reputat…

Hermanus, South Afri…

Hermanus, South Africa (2-2-4/2023)We greatly enjoyed our short visit to Hermanus, South Africa. This beautiful area is located 1 1/2 hours from Cape Town (click here to view) and has earned a reputation as the best land-based whale-watching destination in Africa - maybe the world. Hermanus is also known for its beautiful beaches, gourmet restaurants with great seafood, fertile winelands, and impressive selection of boutique shops and galleries. Hermanus South AfricaWith its Mediterranean climate, Hermanus is a favorite retirement community and considered by many to be one of the safest towns…

Walvis Bay, Namibia (1/9/2023) - A Cruise DayWayne on Huge Dune - Walvis BayWith a rich history, Walvis Bay has been a sea port for ships because of its natural deepwater harbor and being the only one…

Walvis Bay, Namibia …

Walvis Bay, Namibia (1/9/2023) - A Cruise DayWayne on Huge Dune - Walvis BayWith a rich history, Walvis Bay has been a sea port for ships because of its natural deepwater harbor and being the only one of any size along this area of Africa. Today Walvis Bay is a tourism center of Namibia due to having the tallest sand dunes in the world along its coast (see photo), interesting bird watching, and harbor boat tours.Flamigos - Walvis BayIn Walvis Bay, we choose to be adventurous taking a 4X4 day trip to Sandwich Harbor to experience the huge sand dunes and learn about this interesting desert-like …

Oudtshoorn & Cango Caves, South Africa (1/29-30/2023)Not to Miss - Cango Caves, OudtshoornWe spent one night in Oudtshoorn (pronounced ‘oats-horn’) for an interesting break in the driving trip to …

Oudtshoorn & Cango C…

Oudtshoorn & Cango Caves, South Africa (1/29-30/2023)Not to Miss - Cango Caves, OudtshoornWe spent one night in Oudtshoorn (pronounced ‘oats-horn’) for an interesting break in the driving trip to the Garden Route from Cape Town and South Africa’s Stellenbosch Cape Winelands Wine Region. Oudtshoorn’s fertile valleys are encompassed by the Swartberg Mountains to the north and the Outeniqua Mountains to the south creating a scenic landscape. Rock Tunnel - Cogman's Kloof PassOn the way to Oudtshoorn, the natural rock tunnel at Cogman’s Kloof Pass (see photo) on Route 62 outside Montagu i…

Stellenbosch Cape Winelands Wine Region, South Africa (1/26-29/2023)Stellenbosch Wine Region Picturesque Countryside The Cape Winelands Wine Region is an ‘Out of Africa’ experience with its charmi…

Stellenbosch Cape Wi…

Stellenbosch Cape Winelands Wine Region, South Africa (1/26-29/2023)Stellenbosch Wine Region Picturesque Countryside The Cape Winelands Wine Region is an ‘Out of Africa’ experience with its charming European-feeling towns, great food, picturesque countryside of jagged mountains and verdant valleys, friendly people, and a laid back pace of life. World-class wines at affordable prices are produced here. Quality Wine for Less Than $10Just an hour away from Cape Town it centers around the quaint towns of Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Paarl. You should not hurry when visiting. Relax enjoying …

Asheville & Biltmore Estate, North Carolina (October 18-22, 2022)Asheville North CarolinaLocated in a valley of mountains, Asheville (see photo) is a wonderful upscale mountain town with an excellent …

Asheville & Biltmore…

Asheville & Biltmore Estate, North Carolina (October 18-22, 2022)Asheville North CarolinaLocated in a valley of mountains, Asheville (see photo) is a wonderful upscale mountain town with an excellent food and art culture and easily walkable districts. It still maintains a quirky charm ‘bohemian' feel in many of its neighborhoods. The Victorian and Art Deco architecture gives Asheville a distinctive character.Amazing Hikes around AshevilleAsheville is a foodie mecca and has become a beer capital with about 50 quality breweries. Asheville’s close proximity to the Blue Ridge Mountains and Blu…