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Would love to explore #SouthAfrica (or anywhere else) with this bunch, editors and writers who contributed to the @SFChronicle Travel Section over the years. THAT would be a trip! @don_george @dangerjr @lauradelrosso @LarryHabegger #TravelSkills #travel
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A3 It would be fun to celebrate the holidays in the Southern Hemisphere. I hear Beach Santa is a lot of fun! #TravelSkills
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His love of the local cultures, beauty of nature and sense of humour make Phumuzile one of the best guides for a Southern Africa safaris. #TravelSkills #SouthAfrica
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replying to @travelskills @travelskills #travelskills A3 I was very jealous reading those "December and officially summer in Australia" tweets but would be perfectly happy on the Canary Islands, too. #WhyAmINotinTenerife
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RT @travelskills: Q3 Have you spent or would you like to spend the winter holidays in the Southern Hemisphere? Where and why? #TravelSkills…
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I'd love to spend the holidays in southern hemisphere. But I'd have to have our kids with us. No fun going without them. We did Hawaii once for Christmas. Opened a present on the beach and dove into the ocean on Maui at the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve! A3 #travelskills
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replying to @LandLopers @LandLopers A1. It has to be Glasgow - Dubai - Auckland #travelskills
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replying to @ArjunM1412 @ArjunM1412 Oh no! Did you have some movies loaded on your phone? That would otherwise be one very long flight! #TravelSkills
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A4. What do I want to know about #SouthAfrica? Where to find the best live #music in the major cities, from traditional styles to new beats. Photo: @mahotellaqueens #TravelSkills #travel
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replying to @united @united A4 If you go to South Africa be sure to visit other parts of the country and not just the cities. Going on a safari is life-changing. #TravelSkills
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replying to @united @united A4 I found the Cape Town region to be a lot like San Francisco: a Mediterranean climate, viniculture, focus on food, gorgeous sweeping views. #TravelSkills
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A3: I'd love to explore Africa with @dereckbeverly, @billbrysonn and @sirpatstew. What a group that would be! But not @PaulTheroux_, because I can't travel with anyone philosophically opposed to luxury hotels. #TravelSkills
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RT @travelskills: Q4 What would you like to know or share about traveling to South Africa? #TravelSkills https://t.co/2wh5Sbvq9N
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RT @RossanaWyatt: Yes, warmth for holidays sounds so good! #travelskills https://t.co/qzgFbrEZi7
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A4 Captain Roy’s tip – “The people are warm, friendly and wonderful. Amazing food and wine. Try biltong (jerky), prawns, kingklip fish, rump steak with monkey gland sauce, wine from the vineyards of Stellenbosch, Peppermint Crisp.” #TravelSkills
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replying to @ArjunM1412 @ArjunM1412 @cjmcginnis At least you were sick in style ;) #TravelSkills
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RT @united: A4 Captain Roy’s tip – “The people are warm, friendly and wonderful. Amazing food and wine. Try biltong (jerky), prawns, kingkl…
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Q2 Longest flight remains Singapore to Newark direct (nearly 19hrs) but was lucky enough to be on @KenyaAirways inaugural direct flight from NYC to Nairobi (15 hrs) #TravelSkills https://t.co/zkIqjPU8gx
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RT @united: A4 Captain Roy’s tip – “The people are warm, friendly and wonderful. Amazing food and wine. Try biltong (jerky), prawns, kingkl…
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RT @HideawayReport: A3: I'd love to explore Africa with @dereckbeverly, @billbrysonn and @sirpatstew. What a group that would be! But not @…
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replying to @united @united A4 South Africa has a reputation as a somewhat dangerous place, but like anywhere, if you follow the rules set out by local tourism authorities, you should be fine. Some good advice here from @lovecapetown: https://t.co/Nz3M5G1Nf2 #TravelSkills
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A4: The opportunities for safari are fantastic, but don’t ignore the cities or the wine regions #travelskills
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replying to @united @united A4 If you go on a safari, look into doing a hot air balloon safari. It’s the best excursion I’ve ever done, and I’m afraid of heights! #TravelSkills
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A4 Well, did you know that you can do a safari on horseback? That was pretty cool! #TravelSkills
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replying to @LiveandLetsFly @LiveandLetsFly @TravelCodex @garyleff @pizzainmotion @thepointsguy - what's the easiest way to fly to South Africa using miles? Share your advice on the #TravelSkills chat happening right now!
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A4: It's easy to want to fit too much into an itinerary, considering the wealth of activities and South Africa's distance from America. Focus on your top priorities only. Even if you can't go back, act like you can, otherwise you'll run yourself ragged #TravelSkills
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A4: You can get excited for your trip by touring South Africa virtually via Google Maps: https://t.co/y5tjfAP3PR #TravelSkills
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replying to @theplanetd @theplanetd A3 New Zealand, as a first-time solo traveller. Looks pretty, feels safe, plenty of action. But if I get a better deal with South Africa, I'll choose it. #TravelSkills
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RT @theplanetd: Q3 Have you spent or would you like to spend the winter holidays in the Southern Hemisphere? Where and why? #TravelSkills
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replying to @JimByersTravel @JimByersTravel That sounds nice! I've heard Hawaii is magic during the holidays, right @JohnnyJet @nataliediscala ? Going this year? #TravelSkills
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RT @SpudHilton: A3. If you absolutely have to travel over the holidays (Ugh!), you might as well do it somewhere warm and wonderful like, w…
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replying to @velvetescape @velvetescape We can't wait to experience it, Keith. #TravelSkills ^KL
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replying to @cjmcginnis @cjmcginnis A4 #travelskills Is it #Johannesburg that has the #jazz festival? Which month was it, March?
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RT @united: A4 Captain Roy’s tip – “The people are warm, friendly and wonderful. Amazing food and wine. Try biltong (jerky), prawns, kingkl…
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#travelskills Q1: Went on safari, based in Richard Branson's Ulusaba lounge. Later boarded @rovosrailafrica for spectacular views -- so many flamingoes, the water was pink.
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replying to @cjmcginnis @cjmcginnis A3: never been to the Southern Hemisphere 😬. Would love to do a safari in Africa or go to Moorea/Bora Bora #TravelSkills