Royal Wedding Fever has taken over the UK, and indeed the world, and if you have stocked up on bubbly, cancelled all Saturday chores, and plan to spend the whole day in front of the TV tomorrow – you’re not the only one! More than two billion of us are expected to watch the nuptials…
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A Glimpse into the World of Tanzania’s Real Maasai
For many travellers, the reason for visiting new countries is to learn about new foods, new cultures, new people, and different ways of life, which is perhaps we are so intrigued about other ethnic groups and nomadic tribes such as the Maasai of Tanzania. For those of us living in the Western World, it is…
Expedition Everest Base Camp: Fixed Departure October 2018
If Trekking Everest Base Camp is right at the top of your Bucket List for 2018, now is the perfect time to start planning your expedition to Himalaya Mountains of Nepal. A magical journey for those who have neither the time nor the money to make it to the top of the world’s highest mountain,…
Earth Day 2018: Make a Pledge to Make a Difference
You only have to read the newspaper each day, or even your Facebook feed, to see that we humans have truly messed up this beautiful planet that we call home. Our oceans are full of plastic waste, our everyday actions are causing global warming, and many of our animal and plant species are at risk…
What Are Your Most Cringe-Worthy Holiday Habits?
When it comes to cringe-worthy travel habits, we all have at least one. Some of us get up at 6am to reserve the ‘best’ sunbeds with our towels (you know who you are!), some of us insist on eating only foods that we know (and expect to get them wherever we are in the world),…
World’s Top 10 Airlines Revealed: It’s Time to Book those Flights!
The World’s Top 10 Airlines were revealed today in TripAdvisor’s Travellers Choice Survey, and if you are looking to book your 2018 summer holiday, an autumn city getaway with family and friends, or your dream honeymoon to some far-flung and exotic destination, you might want to take a look at the list to see which…
A Rare Glimpse into the Lives of Namibia’s Himba Tribe
With a population of just 2.5 million, Namibia is one of the least populated countries in all Africa, but it homes some of the most colourful and fascinating people in the world, namely the Himba Tribe of Kaokoland in the Kunene Region. An indigenous group of around 50,000 people, the Himba Tribe migrated to Namibia…
Uganda Untamed: Top 5 Must See Attractions in the Pearl of Africa
Since Rwanda announced it was to increase the price of its Gorilla Trekking permits by fifty percent in 2017, tourism to neighbouring Uganda has grown exponentially. Home of the Bwindi Impenetrable Rainforest, the Rwenzori Mountain Range, the mighty Murchison Falls, the Tree Climbing Lions of Ishasha, the wildlife rich Kazinga Channel, and some of the…
Cape Town Water Crisis: What it Really Means for International Visitors
If you are planning a trip to South Africa in 2018/2019, chances are, you have already heard about the water crisis that is affecting the Western Cape, and in particular, Cape Town. Lack of rain in recent years has left the regions dams all but dry, and while severe water restrictions have been put in…
Book Your 2018 Holiday in January and Bag Yourself a Bargain Flight
You’ve celebrated Christmas, rung in the New Year, now all there’s left to look forward to is those New Year’s Resolutions that you know you are going to break by next Friday, so why not throw caution to the wind and brighten up your first week back at work by booking your 2018 holiday today!…
Happy New Year: May 2018 Be Your Best Yet!
As another year draws to a close, it is time to reflect on the past 12 months, and look forward to the next 12 months – whatever they may bring! 2017 has been a great year, filled with bucket list adventures, new friends, and wonderful travel experiences, and we can only hope that 2018 will…
Around the World in 4.5 Billion Miles: Strava’s Year in Sport
If your New Year’s Resolution is to get fitter, faster, leaner and meaner, join the Strava Revolution and become one of millions of athletes who currently share their everyday running, swimming, cycling, and hiking activities on what is set to become the world’s most popular social network and GPS sporting app. Strava is a mobile…
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