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The ultimate eco-friendly places you can visit during the COVID pandemic

By Kristof Eyckmans on Apr 19, 2021 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Botswana, Canada, Europe, Health & Safety, Hotels, Maldives, North America, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Sustainability and responsible travel have become one of the most important words in the tourism industry as guests are increasingly interested in eco-friendly ways and places to stay, and as a result want to limit their footprint while travelling all across the globe. Offsetting your carbon emissions with an airline has become a norm for […]

Why you must visit Tarangire National Park

By Marc Harris on Apr 13, 2021 in Africa, Regions, Tanzania

Tarangire National Park is arguably Northern Tanzania’s least known wildlife destination. Whilst the majority of visitors head straight to the Ngorongoro Crater and then the Serengeti, this park is often overlooked. Although it does not have the headline grabbing migration or the popularity of the Crater, Tarangire is a destination not to be missed. Easily […]

Luxury family volunteer vacation Namibia

Where can Americans travel to in May?

By Christopher Hill on Apr 10, 2021 in Africa, Asia, Belize, Caribbean, Central America, Costa Rica, Croatia, Dominican Republic, Eastern Europe, Ecuador, Europe, Georgia, Guatemala, Iceland, Kenya, Maldives, Mexico, Namibia, North America, Regions, Rwanda, Seychelles, South America, Thailand, USA, Western Europe, Zambia

Travel is back! ‘Flights’ is one of the most searched for terms on Google, and especially if you have been vaccinated, you may want to start turning those pent-up travel dreams into reality. The following destinations will let you in without testing if you are fully vaccinated: Belize Croatia Ecuador Georgia Iceland Seychelles In further […]

5 must visit destinations in Kenya

By Marc Harris on Apr 07, 2021 in Africa, Featured, Kenya, Regions

Kenya is arguably Africa’s most famous safari destination. Full of an incredible density of wildlife which is perfect for photography as well as a vast range of activities that makes it an incredible family holiday destination, Kenya really has got it all. Maasai Mara National Reserve The Maasai Mara is the birthplace of East African […]

Approaches to making portraits of strangers

By Darren Lewey on Apr 02, 2021 in Africa, Morocco, Photography, Regions, Travel Equipment

One of the ambitions I see for photo enthusiasts heading out to me in Morocco is the desire to make interesting photos of people in the country. This is not always the case, many photographers have no wish to photograph strangers on a point of principle or are too shy to try. Each country or […]

22 royal mummies transfer from Egyptian Museum to NMEC

By Sherif Khalil on Apr 01, 2021 in Africa, Attractions, Egypt, Going Out, Regions

Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has reported that 22 royal mummies will be transferred in a wonderful parade from their present location in the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square to their new permanent place in Fustat’s National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, which is located near the Babylon Fortress and overlooks Ain Al Sira in […]

6 best camps to sleep under the stars in Kenya

By Graham Carter on Mar 26, 2021 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Camping, Hotels, Kenya, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel

Although the wildlife in Kenya is second-to-none, the stargazing experience is definitely worth mentioning. On a clear night, the stars in the sky are crystal-clear and quite often constellations can be seen. It is said that a naked eye can see up to 2000-3000 stars at a time when you gaze into the sky. In […]

5 of the best family retreats to plan for your next holiday

By Kristof Eyckmans on Mar 22, 2021 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Europe, Family Travel, Hotels, Ireland, Maldives, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Thailand, Western Europe

While the Covid 19 restrictions continue to limit our freedom to travel whenever and wherever we want, we tend to forget the fact that our children also miss going abroad and experience new adventures. Who would have though that youngsters would get bored of looking at a computer screen all day every day?! Lucky enough […]

Spotlight on Africa’s Big 5

By Calvin Cottar on Mar 21, 2021 in Africa, Kenya, Regions

The elephant, lion, leopard, Cape buffalo and rhino came to be known collectively as the ‘Big 5’ in the 1800s when big game hunters found these animals to be the most dangerous and difficult in Africa to successfully – and safely – bring down. Now, many decades later and after significant conservation work, going on […]

6 wild destinations to counter cabin fever

By Kerry Golds on Mar 16, 2021 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Argentina, Armenia, Asia, Chile, Europe, Georgia, Madagascar, Morocco, Portugal, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel, Taiwan, Western Europe

What better antidote for being cooped up inside – or indeed the drudgery, din and dusty air of the city – than the great outdoors? Nature affords us the perfect contrast to crowded urban living. In small doses, such as a few stolen moments in a back garden brimming with flowers, it’s a blessed (if […]

The best honeymoon lodges in Tanzania

By Marc Harris on Mar 12, 2021 in Accommodation, Africa, Camping, Honeymoons, Hotels, Regions, Speciality Travel, Tanzania

Tanzania is a country of great beauty, from the incredible Great Migration in the Serengeti to its secluded and isolated wilderness areas, a honeymoon of any type is possible here. Seeing as a honeymoon is arguably the most important holiday anybody’s life, it is imperative that it is perfect. Below you will find some of […]

Where can Americans travel to in April?

By Christopher Hill on Mar 11, 2021 in Africa, Asia, Belize, Caribbean, Central America, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Kenya, Maldives, Mexico, Namibia, North America, Regions, Rwanda, South America, Tanzania, Thailand, USA, Zambia

Update: the vaccines are working! People are booking trips again – do you want to be part of this? Depending on your individual circumstances, the time may be right for you, before places get overrun again. Whilst Americans can’t yet travel to as many destinations as in 2019, and you must exercise your judgment, you […]

5 unforgettable activities in Uganda

By Marc Harris on Mar 09, 2021 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Regions, Speciality Travel, Uganda

Uganda is one of Africa’s most diverse countries. With so much to offer, travellers often miss out on some of its best bits as they rush off to neighbours Kenya and Tanzania. Obviously, it is the primates that steal the headlines in Uganda, however with Covid restrictions making multi-destination travel tricky, you can be sure […]

Gorilla trekking: Uganda versus Rwanda

By Graham Carter on Mar 04, 2021 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Rwanda, Speciality Travel, Uganda

Coming face-to-face with a family of mountain gorillas is an exhilarating experience. As the largest of the primates, a silverback gorilla can stand as tall as 1.8 metres, and can weight up to 180 kilogrammes. With this in mind, it’s no wonder that a gorilla trek can be a very nerve-wracking experience, but the local […]

10 must-visit places and activities in Egypt’s Marsa Alam

By Sherif Khalil on Mar 03, 2021 in Africa, Attractions, Egypt, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel

Marsa Alam is located in Egypt on the western coast of the Red Sea about 300 km south of the second scuba diving destination in Egypt, Hurghada. It’s known for its beautiful sandy beach and excellent scuba diving spots. Marsa Alam has become a premium tourist destination, especially for scuba divers as its sea is […]

Kenya safari: A love affair with the wild

By Calvin Cottar on Feb 26, 2021 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Kenya, Regions, Speciality Travel

Love, romance and adventure are all part of a timeless story best experienced through the hidden delights of the luxury Kenya safari. While it might have changed in many ways over the last 100 years, the magic of safari is still very much alive and intimately connected to the essence of the original safari. Falling […]

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