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      • Cape Town
        • First Trip to Cape Town…
        • Cape Town with Mom and Aunt
      • Clarens, Free State
      • Victoria Falls
        • White Water Rafting the Zambezi…
      • Chobe National Park, Botswana
      • Sun City
      • Lake Malawi
      • Kruger National Park – Ngala Reserve
        • My mom and aunt came to South Africa!
      • Benguerra Island, Mozambique
      • Hermanus and Phinda Private Game Reserve, South Africa
    • Europe
      • Geneva, Switzerland
      • Athens, Greece
      • Silverseas Cruise of the Adriatic Sea
      • Viking River Cruise – “Paris and the Heart of Normandy”
        • The Landing Beaches of Normandy
      • Amsterdam, Paris and the last Disney Park
      • Piedmont Region of Italy: Relais San Maurizio
      • Lake Como
    • Asia
      • Krabi, Thailand
      • Bali, Indonesia
        • Bali with Mom and Nancy
      • Shanghai, China
        • Shanghai Disney Resort
          • Once in a Lifetime Disney Experience!!
        • Shanghai Disney at CNY 2018!
        • The Biggest Starbucks in the World!!
      • Siem Reap, Cambodia
      • Tokyo Disneyland
      • Langkawi, Malaysia
      • Bangkok, Thailand
        • Bangkok, Thailand – Round 2! All about the food!
      • Hong Kong Disneyland
      • Bintan, Indonesia
      • Babymoon in Hoi An, Vietnam
    • North America
  • Travel Tips
    • Moving Pets
    • Tips for Traveling Between African Countries
      • Rainy versus Dry Season…
      • Monkey Tips 101
    • Tips for European Countries
    • Tips for Shanghai
  • Activities
    • White Water Rafting the Zambezi…
    • The Rugby
    • Neighborgoods Market – JHB
    • Day Trips to “Harties”
  • Healthy Living!
    • Parkruns!
    • Races
      • Rock the Run 5K!
      • Star Wars 10K Singapore
    • I joined a Walking and Running Group!
  • Meet Robin
    • Life in SA so far…
    • “Friends”-giving 2015
    • We really are normal!
    • What’s there to eat here?
    • We got married!
    • Birthdays, Anniversaries, and a trip to the U.S.!
    • Goodbye South Africa…
    • Time for me to leave…
    • Finally made it to Singapore!
    • Hello, again, from Singapore!
    • Goodbye, Singapore
    • Where did the time go?!
    • Hangin’ at Home!
    • Hiking!

Author: robinlynne322

Piedmont Region of Italy: Relais San Maurizio

by robinlynne322 // June 23, 2020 // Comments off
The borders finally opened on 15 June, so we were free to travel now (within the Schengen Area, anyway). We took a drive to the Piedmont region of Italy, which is a lovely wine region. We stayed at a hotel... Continue reading →

Hello, again, from Singapore!

by robinlynne322 // January 25, 2017 // Comments off
Whoa!  It feels like a long time since I last wrote!  A lot has happened.  I told you we moved from South Africa to Singapore and that was pretty much it so far… Well, here is what’s been going on:... Continue reading →

I joined a Walking and Running Group!

by robinlynne322 // October 19, 2016 // Comments off
Lucky for me in Singapore the American Women’s Association has so many groups you can join to help meet people and pass the time.  I joined a walking group and a running group, so far.  Monday I did a walk... Continue reading →

Neighborgoods Market – JHB

by robinlynne322 // March 29, 2016 // Comments off
Neighborhoods Market is a spot tucked away in an alley warehouse in downtown Joburg that has tons of local vendors.  It really is super cool!  There are food vendors, merchandise vendors, a bar and live music!  It is a great... Continue reading →

Hair pins for runners

by robinlynne322 // March 7, 2016 // Comments off
One thing I did want to give a shout out to are the Goody Spin Bun Pins!  I have been using these forever to pull my long hair off my neck.  They work really well day to day and if... Continue reading →

Parkruns!

by robinlynne322 // February 29, 2016 // Comments off
Yesterday morning, Jamie and I ran in a Parkrun near our house.  Parkruns are organized runs throughout the city where you can go and just run with other people.  And it’s free!  They are all over the globe, but I... Continue reading →

The rains…

by robinlynne322 // February 25, 2016 // Comments off
We are in the rainy season now in Africa.  As I am writing this, it is raining.  The semi-daily rains here are unlike rains I have experienced before.  It’s the kind of dark, rainy afternoon where you want to go... Continue reading →

Jacaranda Trees

by robinlynne322 // February 23, 2016 // Comments off
This post is really late on talking about the Jacaranda trees, but I just started this blog, so cut me some slack.  🙂 The Jacaranda trees bloom in the spring, which is October and November.  They bloom beautiful purple flowers... Continue reading →

The ants!

by robinlynne322 // February 18, 2016 // Comments off
Guys…the ants here…I seriously don’t know what to do.  You spray, they are still here.  You place ant bait out everywhere, they are still here.  You call an exterminator…well I don’t know, I am in the process of that.  I... Continue reading →

The Big Five

by robinlynne322 // February 16, 2016 // Comments off
If you are planning a trip to Africa, you need to know what the Big Five are.  I didn’t know until I came here.  The 5 animals coined in the phrase “The Big Five” are considered, unfortunately, difficult and/or dangerous... Continue reading →

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  • Babymoon in Hoi An, Vietnam
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  • Bangkok, Thailand – Round 2! All about the food!
  • Bintan, Indonesia
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    • Benguerra Island, Mozambique
    • Cape Town
      • Cape Town with Mom and Aunt
    • Chobe National Park, Botswana
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    • Kruger National Park – Ngala Reserve
    • Lake Malawi
    • Silverseas Cruise of the Adriatic Sea
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    • Monkey Tips 101
    • Moving Pets
    • Rainy versus Dry Seasons…
    • Tips for European Countries
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  • Viking River Cruise – “Paris and the Heart of Normandy”
  • Where did the time go?!

Recent Posts

  • Piedmont Region of Italy: Relais San Maurizio June 23, 2020
  • Hello, again, from Singapore! January 25, 2017
  • I joined a Walking and Running Group! October 19, 2016
  • Neighborgoods Market – JHB March 29, 2016
  • Hair pins for runners March 7, 2016
  • Parkruns! February 29, 2016
  • The rains… February 25, 2016
  • Jacaranda Trees February 23, 2016
  • The ants! February 18, 2016
  • The Big Five February 16, 2016
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