u/Neither-Trip-4610

Hi there, very proud father of 8th grade xcross/track runner. Middle school track season is wrapping up soon and then onto summer practice for high school xcross.

My son is solid runner, wins nearly all his section events quite handily but then at the big invites he really under performs. His invite times are well under his potential or even worse he looks for excuses to skip events (sick, minor injuries). Think he gets really intimidated competing against top competitors and then self-defeats himself.

Appreciate any kind words of wisdom, have been really trying to keep things in perspective and focus on being in a good head space before races.

Thanks!

About one year out from retirement and have been researching doing conversions in my low income years. Like to say I am a reasonably intelligent person however the tax complexity makes my head spin.

Bottom line, are they worth the effort?

Should I trade in extra trips to Europe (or whatever large expenses) to pay taxes now for potential tax savings 20+ years from now?

Appreciate any concrete figures. Lots of “it depends” in doing my research. For reference have about $1.3mm in my 401k.

Hi there, doing some prelim research for May or June 2027 safari to Tanzania. Trying to balance relaxing pace with seeing the sights. This will be a honeymoon type trip. Thinking of just doing Melia brand, great reviews.

Day 1 - Gran Melia - Land in Arusha, relax from Traveling

Day 2 - Gran Melia - Day trip to Arusha National Park

Day 3 through 6 - Melia Serengeti - Fly from Arusha, relax at hotel. Do a handful of half day game drives and ballon ride

Day 7 and 8 - Melia Ngorogoro - Drive from Serengeti, game drive

Day 9 - Drive back to Arusha

Hello! My partner and I are thinking about a 2027 elopement wedding to Tanzania (Northern Circuit).

Some of the itineraries just seem like really long days and draining, we definitely want to do some game drives but also would like to relax at the lodges just laying by the pool and enjoying the views.

Few questions:

* Has anyone done a “relaxing” safari trip? Like 2-3 days at a lodge then move to next park.

* any hotels that provide wedding services? The Fairmont seems to be only one online that i can find

Thanks!