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Dane and Stacey swap packing certainty for a birthday safari

Their sofa-side Q&A reveals a three-week South Africa trip beginning in Cape Town, booked around Dane's 40th.

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1:47Their three-week South Africa trip starts in Cape Town and marks Dane's 40th birthday.
4:05Packing for varied temperatures has made preparing for this trip particularly stressful.
5:43They describe a poor work-life balance as they prepare to leave.
7:38Viewer questions cover travel arguments, time spent away and places they might like to live.
13:05Both choose Japan as a favourite food destination, also mentioning Jordan and Turkey.

Even experienced travellers can get stuck deciding what goes in the suitcase. In "We Need To Talk…", Dane and Stacey describe the packing anxiety behind their South Africa plans, with varied temperatures making this particular departure harder to prepare for.

Their only new upload of the week trades destination footage for drinks on the sofa and questions about life behind the travel videos. Dane's approaching 40th birthday prompted the safari booking. By the end of the chat, they say they are leaving the following day. The video also includes a sponsored segment for Revolut.

The questions range from arguments on trips to where they might like to live. Asked about their pre-travel work-life balance, Stacey gives a concise verdict: "Not good, guys. Not good." Food is easier to agree on: Japan gets their shared vote, with Jordan and Turkey also earning mentions.

The catch-up has reached roughly 16,000 views and is the channel's busiest upload for fresh daily viewing. In the comments, Cape Town locals welcome the prospect of seeing their home through the couple's eyes, while other viewers compare safari plans and wish Dane a happy birthday. One suggests the coastal drive to Hermanus and asks how Cape Town's coffee will compare with their other travels.

Across the channel, daily viewing is a little above its usual level, although the subscriber count stayed unchanged this week. The practical island guides remain in circulation too: "How Is PORT VILA, Vanuatu? (With Prices 💰)" and "A Guide to Rarotonga With REAL Prices 💰 (Cook Islands)" are the next busiest videos, keeping holiday costs on the agenda alongside the birthday packing.

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Happy birthday Dane! Africa sounds like a perfect milestone birthday experience. Very keen to see what you both get up to in Africa. It is on our bucket list too, but currently in the too hard bucket list!
@BucketListTravellersSee it on YouTube
You guys are going to love Cape Town and the surrounding areas! Excited to see what you guys think of my home city.
@wtheron91See it on YouTube
Love your videos guys, my wife and I have been watching your vlogs for years as we met in Thailand 10 years ago and have continued exploring the world together since. Back in Thailand as we speak and did South Africa last year it was amazing!!! Look forward to the videos and thanks again for the content always keeps us smiling when we are away from home!
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If you're in CT, try and get out to Hermanus by driving along the coastal route. ~2 hour drive with some amazing views and stops along the way.

Then you've got amazing beaches in Hermanus (Voelklip, Grotto) as well as Hermanus town with some unique shops, restaurants and coffee.

I'd be keen to hear how the CT coffee scene stakes up to other places you've visited.
@guywilding567See it on YouTube
Been here since near the beginning - love you two! I love these Q&A videos too every once in a while. Happy B-Day Dane! Hope you are having a fabulous trip! Good luck on getting the Big 5.
@russellfoos5560See it on YouTube
I just turned 40 and I highly recommend it! Think about how great your 30's have been, take that and double it! 😊
@soundtravels4348See it on YouTube
We are sooooo excited that you are headed to our hometown even before we moved to Auckland we were watching your vids now knowing you will experience Cape Town is so cool.
@JeppeZASee it on YouTube
Oh I can't wait! I love watching you both and I am very interested in a safari holiday!
@TravelFan24See it on YouTube
Great vlog guys. Thanks for being you, you both always make me smile. Who's currently watching, an Aussie who is enjoying their last day in Canada before flying home. Happy birthday Dane and enjoy the safari guys.
@belindajames2201See it on YouTube
Happy 40th, Dane!
@travelingkakabsatSee it on YouTube