About this episode
Exploring Aviation Passions and South African Adventures with Kim In this episode of the Non-Rev Lounge, hosts Lara, Tyler and Monique chat with a dedicated listener and avid traveler, Kim. Kim shares her emotional connection to the Emirates A380, her experiences living near LAX, and the benefits of using buddy passes for air travel. She vividly recounts her background from South Africa to moving to Los Angeles, elaborating on her frequent travels, especially through LAX. The discussion delves into specifics about traveling to South Africa, highlighting her favorite activities such as visiting Cape Town, wine tasting in Stellenbosch, and safaris in Kruger and Pilanesburg national parks. Kim also provides practical tips on traveling, booking ahead for attractions, and staying safe while exploring. The episode wraps up with Kim's insights into the aviation community and a lighthearted discussion about potential new airlines. 00:00 Emotional Return of the A380 01:01 Meet the Hosts: Lara, Tyler and Monique 01:37 Introducing Kim: The World Traveler 02:50 Living Close to LAX: A Blessing in Disguise 03:21 Navigating LAX: Tips and Tricks 04:45 Recent Events and Inauguration Stories 05:59 Traveling with Law Enforcement Officers 10:28 Vacation Dilemmas and Work-Life Balance 18:36 Exploring South Africa: Cape Town Highlights 20:46 Ferry Cancellations and Windy Days 21:17 Comparing Robben Island and Alcatraz 22:04 Travel Tips for Cape Town 25:50 Penguin Adventures in Simon's Town 27:06 Safari Experiences in South Africa 29:04 Planning and Booking Safaris 33:41 Tipping and Etiquette on Safari 37:48 Final Thoughts and Farewells StaffTraveler Is offering a 10% code for any of our listeners who buy their eSIM. Use the Promo code ST10NONREVLOUNGE https://share.stafftraveler.com/nrl-esim ✈StaffTraveler is a great app that can assist your non-rev travels! Use it to find the loads for your non-rev travel! Use this to sign up: https://stafftraveler.com/nonrevlounge