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rafa.ventures A nonconventional travel blogger dropping planning tips, destination ideas, and some Gf, df, ef recs

14/02/2026

I didn't plan this, but half of Istanbul is in Europe and the other in Asia. Coming from South Africa and returning to the US tomorrow will make it 4 continents in 4 days!

What do you think, should I book tickets to South America and make it 5?

I will always be all in for travel adventures
10/02/2026

I will always be all in for travel adventures

06/11/2025

Set a date, make the plan and go to Banff! Follow for a 7 day itinerary for Banff and Jasper coming soon. Share with the group chat 🤝🏽

I've taken 100s of lunch breaks in this plaza looking at this view. This might be the first time I noticed the building ...
24/07/2025

I've taken 100s of lunch breaks in this plaza looking at this view. This might be the first time I noticed the building "inside" the building. Do you see it?

07/06/2025

Havasu falls flood 6/3/25 and the aftermath.

The smell of earth was heavy. So much soil was moved around, Navajo falls dried out and a new one was created near by. The rangers evacuated the camp site and we all had to relocate near the ranger station. Didn't have sleeping on a picnic basket on my bingo card! 😅Campsites were washed away and many hikers left the next day with little to no gear or food. Luckily, there was no loss of life! Last picture is of Mooney Falls. Always have emergency gear at hand, listen to the locals, and have an exit strategy.

Current condition in Havasu falls vs hours ago. Simple reminder to always have an exit plan when you're out in nature. C...
04/06/2025

Current condition in Havasu falls vs hours ago. Simple reminder to always have an exit plan when you're out in nature. Currently under flood warning but not emergency evac just yet! Oh, and yes, we're safe and on high ground!

In the spirit of Election2024, this or that? This might be the tuffest vote of the day. 1. Zermatt - the Matterhorn2. E...
06/11/2024

In the spirit of Election2024, this or that? This might be the tuffest vote of the day.

1. Zermatt - the Matterhorn
2. El Chalten - Fitz Roy

My tesla bot when I tell him "grab my gear, we're hiking another 4000 m peak!
26/10/2024

My tesla bot when I tell him "grab my gear, we're hiking another 4000 m peak!

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