Grounded Life Travel

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17/08/2026

We have been in South Africa for 6 weeks but our time has now come to an end. We started in Cape Town for a week. We flew to Kruger for a month of safaris and we finished up our time with a quick stop in Johannesburg.

We watched 14 sunrises, 28 sunsets, we did 128 hours of safari rides and saw not only the Big 5 but also loads of gorgeous animals we didn’t even realize we wanted to see.

Most importantly we got to know members of our community a bit better. We laughed, we learned and we made memories we will not soon forget.

We didn’t come to South Africa with preconceived ideas of how things would be. We simply gave them a chance to show us who they are and we LOVED what we experienced.

We got to know several locals as well as the staff that helped us out at the lodge each day. These are beautiful people took excellent care of us and became our friends.

South Africa, you don’t owe us a thing, thank you for the wonderful memories, we will return to see you again.🙏🏽❤️🇿🇦

Enjoy a few photos from the last week of game drives as well as some silly photos with our friends at the lodge.

11/08/2026

The fourth and final week of safari is here! It’s our final week in South Africa before making our way back home (Thailand).

Each week brought us new friends and loads of excitement. We have done over 20 safari drives in our time here ands we are still not tired of it, lol.

It’s amazing the variety of animals you see each time out there. I think the cool part is seeing the animals doing so many different things each time.

Here are a few photos from week 3 and week 4. We’ll share a wrap up venue we leave the country, we can say this much, we have been amazed with our experience here. ❤️🙏🏽🇿🇦

05/08/2026

Today we celebrate 31 years married!! It seems like the time has gone quickly and slowly at the same time and what a time it has been. These two had no idea what they had coming in life.

We have had an incredible ride in those 31 years. It’s been so fun to celebrate our anniversary around the world over the last few years.

This anniversary is a little different as we are celebrating with members of our community on safari in South Africa. We’ve seen the Big 5 several times now, so we are thrilled!

Here’s to whatever is next, cheers!!

01/08/2026

Week 2 of our group safaris is coming to an end. We’ve had another incredible week with amazing people. We’ve got 2 more groups coming in over the next 2 weeks. These small, intimate trips have been so special for us. We have been on 14 game drives in the 2 weeks we’ve been here.😂

No, we don’t get tired of it because every safari drive is different and it makes it each day a unique experience. This week we saw loads of babies plus an elephant trying to take down a tree.

South Africa has really surprised us as well as our guests. I think that’s the beauty in travel, you get to see for yourself. We don’t have to take someone’s words for it, we can go and see and feel and experience it ourselves.

Enjoy some pics from week 2 adventures in Kruger National Park!

21/07/2026

This year has been filled with one incredible adventure after another. We’ve been celebrating the Year of Yes since our 30th anniversary last year.

We decided to say yes to more dream list (bucket list) adventures. It has been so great, made even better to get to travel with members of our community.

This week is the first of 4 weeks of hosting small groups in South Africa on Safari. After just 2 days we our driver had already hunted down the Big 5 for us!!

We have laughed like crazy while learning from the beautiful people of South Africa. We look forward to hosting the 2nd week group who will be arriving soon.🙏🏽

Enjoy a few pics from our fabulous adventures:-)

PS: these are only photos from my phone, Rob, of course, has amazing photos which we’ll share after all the trips

11/07/2026

We just spent 14 days with an incredible group of people!! We completed our second group trip of this year. This one was a bucket list trip to Norway and Iceland.

It’s amazing how a group of 50 strangers can get together and become great friends in just 2 weeks!! We love these trips because they are so refreshing. These are people who get you and what you are doing.

There were people in varying stages of travel in our group. From those still making plans to those who have been out and about for several years.

We are so grateful to cross paths with these wonderful people who make this lifestyle even more fun. Who knew we would have so many more friends while traveling the world full time.

As you read this, we will likely be in the air traveling to the next group trip. We are really looking forward to a month of safaris! We have 4 groups coming in one week increments.

Our last group trip of the year is the icing on the cake, Antarctica!! 🇦🇶 The ultimate dream list destination.

If you’re looking for info on how to travel with us, head to our website GroundedLifePoints. com and click “travel with us”.

Leave us a comment if you’ve joined us on a trip or met us on the road and where we crossed paths.

Enjoy a few pics from the 2 weeks:-)

07/07/2026

The place is the backdrop, let me explain. To us, travel is about people not necessarily places. The people are what really make or break a destination for us. It’s the special cocktail that is made in at a time in a place with the local people.

Nearly all of our favorite memories from our travels around the world revolve around people. The way they made us feel was what really stayed with us.

From the single mom who just opened a new business, to the 70 year old driver who is working to provide for an adult child with serious health needs, the stories are endless. We are so grateful for all of the beautiful people we met around the world.

When we land in one of their countries, we know we already have a friend.🙏🏽❤️ Our lives are forever changed because of them.

Have you had beautiful experiences with local friends on your travels?

04/07/2026

Greetings friends, happy 250th birthday America!! We don’t get to see you often but we love you!! We are on a cruise ship traveling with about 50 members our our Grounded Life Retirement Travel community. We are having a great time together.

Today we landed in Iceland so we set off to explore the northern part of this fabulous island. We spent 2 weeks driving around Iceland a few years and loved it!! 🇮🇸❤️

I’ll share more about our trip but this post is about our birth country. Like I said, we don’t spend much time there anymore but that doesn’t mean we don’t love it. ❤️ Princess Cruise Lines has some special events and special food for us today.

The USA is very special place to me (Allie). My parents are immigrants and they always spoke highly of the country that gave them some wonderful opportunities. I’m so thankful for the hard work they put in so I could live this life I lead today.

Grateful does not even explain it. Happy 4th of July everybody!🇺🇸❤️🙏🏽

23/06/2026

8 years of full-time travel has taught us one major lesson: there is no "right" or "wrong" way to see the world.

With the summer travel season kicking off, let’s focus on lifting each other up and encouraging others to explore. Here are 8 travel habits we can all try to outgrow or avoid doing:

The instant expert trap: Visiting a city for a few days gives you a wonderful snapshot, but it doesn't make you a local authority. Let's stay humble about what we actually know.

Turning travel into a competition: Finding a hidden gem or an obscure waterfall is amazing, but it doesn't make anyone a "better" or more adventurous traveler.

Getting frustrated by crowds: Iconic places attract people for a reason! If you visit hotspots like Santorini in July, just remember that everyone else is there to appreciate the beauty too—including you.

Judging other people's itineraries: There is no universal "must-see" list. We all have different interests, budgets, and energy levels. Let's celebrate how everyone chooses to explore.

The "Traveler vs. Tourist" debate: (Our personal favorite!) Honestly, if you are visiting a foreign country, you are a tourist. We’ve been on the road full-time for 8 years, we still check our bags, we still love classic "tourist" spots, and there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that!

Shaming people's routes: Hearing "I can't believe you missed X!" can feel discouraging. Sometimes people skip places due to time, budget, or just a lack of interest—and that is totally okay.

Expecting home comforts everywhere: Half the beauty of traveling is the difference. Going to a new country and expecting it to perfectly mimic your home language or customs misses the point of exploring.

Overlooking local customs: We are guests in someone else’s home when we travel. Following local rules and traditions is just a beautiful way to show respect to the communities hosting us.

Travel is a deeply personal journey, not a contest to see who can pack the lightest or travel the hardest. Let’s make this season about curiosity, respect, and enjoying the ride!

Which of these points resonates with you the most? Let us know in the comments.

16/06/2026

We arrived to Milan Italy on May 6, dazed and confused from jet lag. The next day we boarded a train to Rome. A few days later our daughter and her boyfriend arrived in Rome.

We had a great time showing the kids around one of our favorite European cities for a few days. We then boarded a cruise ship to Naples, Santorini, Kusadasi and Olympia.

We arrived back in Civitavecchia and shipped the kids off to the airport for their flight home. We were scooped up by a private driver who took us to the train station in Rome. We boarded a train in Rome for a little hill town, Orvieto.

We had a wonderful time exploring this little town but we also spent some time getting a little work done. We filmed, edited and scheduled 26 YouTube videos. Rob created an investment dashboard and a new investment course.

After getting all that work gone, we ventured back to Rome for our last few days in Italy. Why did we do all that work? Because now we are now work free until the end if August, lol!!

We fly out of Italy tonight and head to the UK ahead of our next group cruise. We are super excited to meet many of our community members, most of them for the first time, face to face.

Italy is probably our favorite European country. We have covered 14 of the 20 regions in the country over the years. We love coming back here, especially the small towns. What about you, have you visited Italy, what are your favorite places to visit?

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