We’ve blogged about World Rhino Day every year since 2012, and here we are, 5 years later, still fighting for the survival of the last remaining Five Rhino Species, namely the white rhino, the black rhino, the Sumatran rhino, the Javan rhino and the greater one horned rhino. While international efforts are in place to…
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Long Haul Holidays: Wine & Dine in the World’s Cheapest Cities
Like it or not, tomorrow, Friday 22nd September 2017, is officially the last day of summer here in Europe, and if that depressing thought doesn’t get you thinking about white sandy beaches, exotic far-flung destinations, and your next long-haul trip overseas… we don’t know what will! Fortunately, September is a fabulous time of the year…
Congratulations Mark Beaumont: Around the World by Bicycle in 78 Days!
Well, he did it! A huge congratulations goes out to Mark Beaumont today, who has just completed the Guinness World Records fastest world circumnavigation by bicycle, which he did in just 78 days, 14 hours and 40 minutes! It seems like 5-minutes ago that Mark left the Arc de Triomphe on his epic round-the-world cycle…
Friday’s Photoshoot: P-P-Pick Up a Penguin in Cape Town
South Africa may be famous for its Big 5, but you don’t have to go on safari to view the spectacular wildlife that this country has to offer. From your base in Cape Town, you can go whale watching, shark cage diving, and even take a day safari in one of the Western Capes many…
Eroica South Africa 2018: A Celebration of Vintage Italian Road Cycling in the Western Cape
The Cape Town Cycle Tour may be South Africa’s most iconic sporting event, but if one cycle tour simply isn’t enough for you in March 2018, you’ll be pleased to know that there’s another very special ride available to classic cycling enthusiasts – the Eroica South Africa, which will take place in Montagu in the…
Air Berlin on the Brink? Grab Yourself a Flight Bargain!
After losing its funding from Etihad Airways last week, Air Berlin filed for insolvency sending millions of travellers into panic mode, with many fearing that they would be stranded abroad or have their dream holiday cancelled. But if the latest headlines are anything to go by, it seems there’s no need to panic just yet……
Thailand may be a Smoking Hot Holiday Destination: But Whatever You Do – Don’t Vape Here!
Thailand is a holiday destination known for its relaxed attitude and friendly approach, which is perhaps why over a million Brits holiday here each year, but you could easily find yourself on the wrong side of the law in the Land of Smiles, especially if you vape! According to the Foreign Office, vaping has been…
It’s World Lion Day!
Today is World Lion Day, a day when we can celebrate the world’s largest cats and raise awareness of the real dangers they face in Africa and Asia, where the King of the Jungle is fast-tracked to become extinct. Lions are proud majestic creatures, and if you are lucky enough to have seen one on…
Top Cycling Sportives for the Weekend: UK, Austria and Beyond
A summer of cycling is officially underway, and if you are feeling a bit lost now that the Tour de France is over, you’ll be pleased to know that there are some fabulous cycling sportives set to take place this weekend that will keep you occupied from now right up until the La Vuelta 2017…
Looking for a Peaceful Holiday Destination? Here’s Where You Should Be Travelling This Year!
Choosing a holiday destination used to be easy. One could simply spin a globe and stick a pin to find the perfect holiday hotspot, but things are very different today. Favourites such as Egypt, Turkey, France and Greece have all been listed as ‘unsafe’ or ‘high risk’ holiday destinations by the media, which has led…
It’s Nelson Mandela Day!
Today would have been Nelson Mandela’s 99th Birthday, and while he is sadly no longer with us to celebrate this special occasion, his legacy and his contribution to humanity is celebrated across the world with Nelson Mandela Day! 18 July was declared Nelson Mandela International Day in 2009, by the UN General Assembly who wanted…
When the Hunter Becomes the Hunted: Great White Sharks Attacked by Orcas in South Africa
Shark Cage Diving remains one of South Africa’s most popular visitor attractions, with travellers from across the globe heading into the waters of Gansbaai and Kleinbaai in search of the Great White Sharks that reside there year-round feasting on the huge population of Cape Fur Seals that thrive along the coastline. A thrill-seeking adventure for…
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