Out of South Africa

Images from Kruger National Park, located in South Africa, it bis renowned for its rich biodiversity and is home to a wide variety of wildlife. Expect to encounter iconic species such as elephants, lions, rhinos (both black and white), leopards, and buffalo, often referred to as the “Big Five”. The park boasts a total of 148 different mammal species, alongside numerous birds and reptiles, making it a perfect destination for wildlife enthusiasts and wilderness explorers.


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Chasing the Northern Lights in Norway

Our Daughter-in-law ,Daniela has provided these images from her family visit to Tromso, Norway in early December. It would seem that our Son, her and the two boys have caught a serious case of the “travel bug” and we look forward to getting more images as they explore. I’ve also asked her to give us an accounting of this trip that I look forward to sharing.. In the meantime here is Daniela’s Tromso:


Chasing the Northern Lights in Norway above the Arctic Circle is an amazing experience. The city of Tromso is the perfect location with its incredible landscapes, friendly locals and great restaurants and we can’t we can’t wait to learn more!.

For more images from Daniela be sure and visit her on Instagram HERE

Okay, it’s official, we going to have to visit Tromso next year!

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We’re With the Band?

Los Sabandeños: Guardians of Canarian Music

While strolling around Tenerife we crossed paths with Los Sabandeños a folk musical group on their way to a festival. Tenerife’s folk music, part of a broader Canarian tradition, blends indigenous Guanche heritage with Spanish and African influences, featuring unique instruments like the timple (a five-stringed instrument), guitars, and flautas de pico. Key dances and songs include the lively Isas, soulful Folías, and ritualistic Tajaraste, often performed with castanets and drums at local festivals The famous group Los Sabandeños works at preserving Canarian music by preforming this rich cultural sound.

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Merry Christmas To All & A Happy 2026

The season isn’t only just about Christmas. It’s about finding the spirit of good that resides in all of us, celebrating the joy of just being alive and sharing our experiences and good fortune with others. The Intentional Travelers wish you all happy holidays and may you find amazing travels in 2026 and beyond…

“May the wind always be at your back and the sun upon your face. May the road ahead rise up to greet you and may the wings of destiny carry you aloft to dance with the stars.”

George Jung’s Irish Blessing


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Merry Christmas And Happy Cruising In 2026

First and foremost we wish everyone Peace and Prosperity in the New Year along with safe and amazing travels wherever you may choose to roam! The world is really full of amazing people and places and the more we get to know each other the happier we’ll all be!


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Venturing Into The Mountains

“The mountains are calling” is a famous quote written by naturalist and conservationist John Muir in a letter to his sister in 1873, expressing his deep connection and pull towards the wilderness.’

From Alaska to Antarctica and Australia to Africa the mountains still call to us and we answer in larger and larger numbers. Fortunately the trek is much easier than it was for John Muir.


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