A Pilanesberg Safari: My First South Africa Game Drive

Why I Finally Booked a Pilanesberg Safari Tour from Johannesburg Booking a Pilanesberg safari tour was the moment I stopped letting fear hold me back from travelling around South Africa. For years, I’ve travelled internationally…

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Let’s Talk About the Word “Influencer”

I’ve heard it more than once, usually said with a casual shrug. “I just can’t stand influencers.” And every time, it sparks a genuine curiosity in me. Not offense, but a real desire to understand.…

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Food Photography Etiquette: Why Do People Get Annoyed by Food Photos?

Let’s talk about food photography etiquette. Someone made the comment to me recently. “Why do people have to photograph their food? Can’t they just eat it?” Well honestly, I don’t care, not even a little…

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Midnight in Paris

The clock strikes midnight, but in Paris, the magic doesn’t wait for an invitation. At Midnight in Paris, Sometimes, you have to seek it out in the quiet hours before dawn. At 5 am, while…

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Slow Travel Photography: Seeing a City Slowly

A Slow Morning at Shakespeare and Company Café in Paris I’m writing this from Shakespeare and Company Café in Paris, rain tapping gently against the window while a woman nearby reads a worn paperback, completely…

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Paris Transport Guide

Paris is timeless, elegant and endlessly photogenic — but navigating it well makes all the difference. This Paris Transport Guide explains how to move confidently through the city using metro lines, RER trains and local…

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Turning 55 in the Air: Missing My Birthday and Embracing the Journey

I’m about to turn 55 — and I’m going to miss the actual day completely as I’ll be turning 55 in the air. On March 10 I’ll leave, and by the time I land back…

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Sydney Transport Guide

Arriving in Sydney is easy once you understand your airport transfer options. This Sydney transport guide covers how to get from Sydney Airport to the city by train, taxi or rideshare, plus a breakdown of…

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Melbourne Transport Guide

Melbourne is one of Australia’s easiest cities to explore without a car — and one of the most photogenic. This Melbourne Transport Guide by Nicole Takes Flight simplifies everything you need to move confidently through…

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Rome Transport Guide

Rome is layered with history, movement and cinematic beauty — and navigating it smoothly transforms the experience. This Rome Transport Guide simplifies how to move through the city using metro lines, buses and regional trains,…

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