Author Archives: Diamond

Cambodia…The Search for Happiness

Posted on December 22, 2013 by Diamond

By Greg and Linda all mushed together as usual Happiness is a core necessity in Cambodia (and perhaps most of SE Asia), why? Perhaps because approximately 95% of the entire region is Buddhist, and as a Buddhist one of your … Continue reading →

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Dubai, you ask and you shall receive

Posted on December 14, 2013 by Diamond

A bucket of tears leaving the family in Cape Town and a 9-hour flight later, we were in Dubai.  We chose to stop in Dubai for a few days because it was a connection spot between South Africa and Thailand, … Continue reading →

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Out of Africa…not the movie but on the move!

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Diamond

Four countries, four messes…but with happy people! Tough luck or tough love, either way we are shocked about this reality we live in.  Kenya terrorist attack, South African corruption, Dubai where women basically have no rights and Thailand protests where … Continue reading →

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The mighty Zambezi River-Zimbabwe

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Diamond

We went to Zimbabwe for Victoria Falls one of the Seven Wonders of the World but conquering the mighty Zambezi River was the highlight of our three day stay. After strapping into our life vest and buckling up the helmet … Continue reading →

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The King of the Jungle…or not!

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Diamond

By Greg and Linda As the planes got smaller I knew we had to be getting closer.  Twenty-one hours from Turkey and boarding a single prop puddle jumper meant it was time to see some big animals.  As the plane … Continue reading →

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We love Turkey, mashed potatoes aren’t bad either.

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Diamond

After Kili it was time for some R&R but first we needed to travel 15 hours to include a night on the floor of the Nairobi airport as we waited for our 3:45 AM flight to Istanbul.  We stayed at … Continue reading →

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The Kilimanjaro Klimb

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Diamond

Goodbye South America!  We had a great time.  Hello Africa…jambo!  We are excited to switch continents even though it took us 4 flights and 30 hours of travel time!!!  Now, on to our Kilimanjaro climb… Definition:  Kili, aka Mount Kilimanjaro, … Continue reading →

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T.I.A. ~ This Is Argentina (Guest bloggers ~ Dave and Krissy Lindy)

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Diamond

T.I.A. – Buenos Aires guest blog by Dave & Krissy Lindy (Saturday, 9/21 – Saturday 9/28, 2013) The title of this blog is T.I.A., which means: “This Is Argentina”, a saying we picked up that describes the un-describable or is … Continue reading →

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Argentina…Rat-tails are back!

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Diamond

Nothing can be wrong with a small town on the foothills of the Andes serving up the worlds best Malbec wine.  Mendoza the city isn’t anything special but the wine tours and inexpensive prices make up for what the city … Continue reading →

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Camping…The Inca Trail!

Posted on September 24, 2013 by Diamond

We are excited to add camping to our newfound interest of hiking.  What a special place to do this…not to mention that our awesome guide (Harry) and team made it an absolute pleasure.  In order to hike the Inca trail … Continue reading →

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