Finally, after six long months of one of the toughest lockdowns in the world, South Africa will open its borders to international travellers on 1st October 2020. Earlier this week, President Ramaphosa announced that South Africa would be moving down to level one, the lowest stage of the country’s five-level lockdown plan, in a bid…
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Nepal Set To Open Borders In August: Anyone For Everest Base Camp?
Finally, some good news! After four months of lockdown, Nepalese government spokesperson and finance minister, Yubaraj Khatiwada, announced on Monday that the country would be lifting its nationwide lockdown and resuming both domestic and international flights on 17th August 2020. This is due to the continued decline in the number of reported Coronavirus cases, which…
Plastic Bag Regulations Tanzania: Be Careful What You Pack for Your Kilimanjaro Expedition & Safari!
If you are heading to Tanzania anytime soon, either on a Kilimanjaro Expedition, Serengeti Safari, or Zanzibar Beach Holiday, you should be aware that plastic carrier bags now banned, and you could be subject to an on-the-spot fine if you attempt to bring a plastic bag into the country. On 1st June, in line with…
Free Shark Cage Diving South Africa: Better Hop to De Hoop!
South Africa remains one of the most popular winter holiday destinations in the world, and with wall-to-wall sunshine, endless sightseeing adventures, fabulous safari destinations, and more vineyards than you could visit in a year, it is no surprise that more than 16 million international tourists visit here each year. The beauty of travelling in South…
Flight Shaming ‘FLYGSKAM’. Will It Put You Off Long-Haul Travel?
Have you heard the latest travel buzzword? If not, in your very best Swedish accent we invite you to shout out FLYGSKAM, which means ‘Flight Shame’ in English. FLYGSKAM is an anti-flying environmental movement that started in Sweden and is now making its way across the globe. It was designed to encourage people to lower…
Summer Holidays Below The Equator: Spelling Out A Summer of Fun!
The Summer 2019 Holiday Season is officially underway, and if you loathe the idea of spending your annual leave on an overcrowded beach in the Mediterranean, why not head below the equator and take advantage of cheap long-haul flight prices, discounted hotels, and tourist-free travels throughout the most beautiful countries in the world. S is…
Wondering How to Get From Salar De Uyuni to San Pedro De Atacama? Take A Bus!
If you want to travel from Salar De Uyuni in Bolivia to San Pedro De Atacama in Chile (or vice-versa), without taking a guided tour, you’ll be pleased to know that its very doable, very affordable, and one of the most spectacular journey’s you are every likely to take. It’s not well-advertised, but there are…
World’s Sexiest Accents Revealed!
There is perhaps nothing more exciting than visiting a new destination and learning a new language, and if you love nothing more than practicing linguistic gymnastics during your international adventures, you’ll be interested to know that the World’s Sexiest Accents have been revealed. Big 7 Travel, the go-to mobile resource for travel-obsessed adventurers, polled its…
Best Holiday Destinations in the World to Get a Good Night’s Sleep
Whether you are heading off on an action-packed adventure or a romantic beach break, a good night’s sleep will make all the difference to your holiday, but many travellers struggle to sleep when they are away. This could be down to jetlag, or because we are sleeping in an unfamiliar bed, but having read the…
No Inca Trail Permits for Your Travel Dates? Take the Lares Trek to Machu Picchu!
If you had planned to trek to Machu Picchu in 2019 but left it too late to secure your Inca Trail Permits, you’ll be pleased to know that there is more than one route to the iconic Ancient Incan Citadel. The Lares Trek might not be as well-known as the Inca Trail, but it is…
Earth Day 2019: Seven Reasons to Change the World
Today may be Easter Monday, but it is also Earth Day 2019, and if you are concerned about climate change, plastic pollution, and protecting our endangered species, it’s time to put down those chocolate bunnies and join the world’s largest environmental movement. We’ve been blogging about Earth Day since 2012 when we were inspired to…
Great Deals on Everest Base Camp Expeditions in Nepal as China Closes Its Side of the Border
If you dream of climbing Mount Everest but have neither the time nor the $70,000 USD needed to scale the world’s highest mountain, an Everest Base Camp Expedition could be the next best thing. A spectacular journey throughout Nepal, it will take you into the heart of the Himalayas as you explore the Khumbu region…
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