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Mar 11, 21, 4:04 am
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RT-PCR at JNB airport
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Are you sure you have to go to Skukuzza? My...
Are you sure you have to go to Skukuzza? My lodge is collecting the sample on site, then sending it to Skukuzza. Sorry if you already confirmed this.
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Africa
Dec 30, 20, 7:19 pm
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South Africa - entry restrictions and rules [merged thread]
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Sorry if this was posted already, but it appears...
Sorry if this was posted already, but it appears testing is available at Tambo airport. I found this on Mala Mala's website. Let me know if it's already posted and I'll delete.
Travel updates...
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Africa
Dec 20, 20, 7:25 am
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Up to 4K for a 2 night safari
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Bravo! I'm sure you will have a lovely stay. ...
Bravo! I'm sure you will have a lovely stay. Please post back to let us know how it was and what time of year you visitied.
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Africa
Dec 1, 20, 7:40 am
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Up to 4K for a 2 night safari
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Finally, I'd check out Mashatu in southeastern...
Finally, I'd check out Mashatu in southeastern Botswana. Accessible from Johannesburg by either a commercial flight to Polokwane (PTG) + road transfer or a scheduled light air on Angel Gabriel from...
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Africa
Nov 30, 20, 9:22 am
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Up to 4K for a 2 night safari
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I'm going to speak from experience here. We did...
I'm going to speak from experience here. We did the mid-range camp in 2016, then bust out the budge in 2019. You are doing the right thing. You can browse the Kruger Park forum on Tripadvisor for...
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Africa
Sep 19, 20, 1:58 pm
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South Africa - entry restrictions and rules [merged thread]
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In the US, Xspa locations are converting to...
In the US, Xspa locations are converting to testing centers in airports
https://time.com/5856039/xpresspa-covid-testing/
At Walgreens, a friend booked an appointment for a drive thru test at...
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Chase | Ultimate Rewards
Nov 20, 19, 8:09 pm
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Chase Ink Business Preferred (2016 - 2020 ARCHIVED)
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Thanks for the help, they confirmed it was...
Thanks for the help, they confirmed it was recognized and is on this month's statement. I'm a happy camper.
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Chase | Ultimate Rewards
Nov 19, 19, 4:59 pm
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Chase Ink Business Preferred (2016 - 2020 ARCHIVED)
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He did. Payback for me using his CSR link. I'll...
He did. Payback for me using his CSR link. I'll sm from home tonight and post back when I have an answer.
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Nov 18, 19, 8:59 pm
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Chase Ink Business Preferred (2016 - 2020 ARCHIVED)
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How long does it take to get the refer a business...
How long does it take to get the refer a business bonus? Referred son around July 31, He was approved early August. He met his spend, but I don't think that matters. I didn't see a secure message...
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Africa
Sep 15, 19, 7:32 am
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Advice to minimize luggage theft at JNB and other airports
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Add tripods to that list. Traveling jnb yyz via...
Add tripods to that list. Traveling jnb yyz via add my luggage was opened & rifled through, TSA lock gone. Nothing missing but nothing of high value. Still disturbing though.
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Africa
Sep 15, 19, 7:25 am
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Future Africa Trip Advice
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Packing list
We have been to SA 2x. Late Jun/Jul and late Ju/Aug. I tracked the weather a year before we went on both trips. Low to mid 50s seemed to he the lowest we experienced and every one of those days hit...
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Africa
Jul 4, 19, 4:00 am
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Future Africa Trip Advice
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Returning from mala mala sable now.
If you have questions about this lodge I can try to answer them. We did 6 days here and loved it. My priorities were leopards (we saw them multiple times a day) and lions ( we saw at least once a...
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Africa
Jun 17, 19, 6:17 am
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10 day trip from Johannesburg in August
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Thing we have done
We have gone once in 2017 and are leaving in 1 week to go on safari. We went on safari in the Klaserie reserve ar Senalala at a midrange lodge. This time we opted up at Mala Mala. If I were to go...
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Africa
May 19, 19, 9:40 am
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Advice on SA trip
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Trip reports
Another way to research lodges that may pique your interest besides the T/A is safari talk and a little more difficult but from a photography standpoint is dpreview. We went to the Klaserie 2 years...
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CommunityBuzz
Apr 29, 19, 10:18 am
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CHICAGO - Chinese BBQ on a stick Dinner Do - Mon April 8
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same =(
same =(
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CommunityBuzz
Apr 29, 19, 10:16 am
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Flyertalk Luggage Tags WORK! (merged threads)
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I just ordered 3 pair using dh's paypal, hope you...
I just ordered 3 pair using dh's paypal, hope you got my order. =)
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British Airways | Executive Club
Jan 15, 19, 7:19 am
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Family trip in F - toddler in own seat
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I flew 1st to Hawaii many years ago. Took carseat...
I flew 1st to Hawaii many years ago. Took carseat for my 1 year old, and booster car seat for 3 year old. They were programmed that when in the car seat, you stay in the seat.
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American Airlines | AAdvantage
Nov 26, 18, 8:58 pm
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Seeking opinions on family vacation problem
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As a frequent spring break traveler, I concur...
As a frequent spring break traveler, I concur with this comment and all those saying don't add in connections where more stuff can happen. Especially to MIA. The whole world is trying to connect...
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CommunityBuzz
Nov 4, 18, 8:20 am
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CHICAGO (ORD Area/Des Plaines) - Bulgarian Dinner Do - Sat Nov 3
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Super good do! Sorry for being on a snooze as far...
Super good do! Sorry for being on a snooze as far as getting pics of all the dishes, but we were too eager to dig in. Cheltzel, son & I had a great time talking to every one. But the food was SO...
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CommunityBuzz
Oct 27, 18, 4:48 pm
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CHICAGO (ORD Area/Des Plaines) - Bulgarian Dinner Do - Sat Nov 3
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+1
Hey Willie, our adult son is going to be visiting from STL and want to come too, hopefully its not too late for him to RSVP. In his words " Alcohol? Food? People? I'm in!"
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British Airways | Executive Club
Oct 20, 18, 2:29 pm
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40000 points for sitting in urine.
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Perhaps he was able to smell it even without...
Perhaps he was able to smell it even without sticking his nose in it. In that case, my jeans would be getting trashed, not washed.
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CommunityBuzz
Sep 23, 18, 9:16 am
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CHICAGO (ORD Area/Des Plaines) - Bulgarian Dinner Do - Sat Nov 3
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Hi Willie, cheltzel and I are a yes.
Hi Willie, cheltzel and I are a yes.
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Chase | Ultimate Rewards
Sep 20, 18, 2:29 pm
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CSR/CSP Double Dip dead?
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4,142
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vbnet
Well, that didn't take long. 24 hours after the...
Well, that didn't take long. 24 hours after the 2nd app being approved, Chase called from a Tempe Arizona (420) area code. They wanted to close the CSP (my 2nd app) but did give me the option of...
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Chase | Ultimate Rewards
Sep 19, 18, 9:08 pm
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13
CSR/CSP Double Dip dead?
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4,142
Posted By
vbnet
reddit is cumbersome to learn from because of all...
reddit is cumbersome to learn from because of all the comments and a gazillion posts a day. I must admit the odds are bad but what the heck.Thanks for the well wishes, and of course I will report...
Forum:
Chase | Ultimate Rewards
Sep 19, 18, 6:08 pm
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13
CSR/CSP Double Dip dead?
Views:
4,142
Posted By
vbnet
yah, sometimes I'm just a glutton for punishment...
yah, sometimes I'm just a glutton for punishment jk. Hoping to pull it off with a possible lowering of cl on csp rather than closure.
seems it can go either way according to posts on reddit.
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