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Travel Buddies Lifestyle is your ultimate companion for luxury travel experiences around the world. Meet best friends, Bernie, a South African with a passion for safari, nature and wildlife, and Petra, a German adventurer who thrives on indulging in the finest experiences that each destination has to offer. Our adventures are guaranteed to ignite to wanderlust.

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