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Why Now is the Right Time to Visit Zimbabwe

October 10, 2024 by Abdul Rastagar2 Comments

When people think of a holiday in Africa, chances are Zimbabwe hasn’t been top of mind for most. But my recent return trip to this beautiful southern African nation refreshed my perspective.  I was last here twenty years ago as a backpacker, and I often think back fondly of that adventurous trip. And while the country has come a long way, it’s also kept many of the things that make it such a neat experience. There’s far too much to see for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Africa · Tagged: Africa, Africa Safari, Animal Rescue, Art, Caves, Culture, Dubai, Kenya, Lodge, Namibia, National Park, Paradise, Resort, South Africa, Victoria Falls, Waterfall, Wildlife, Zimbabwe

Enjoy Elite Sporting Experiences on Necker Island

August 8, 2024 by DaveLeave a Comment

August 2024 - Necker Island, in the British Virgin Islands, is one of the world's most exclusive island retreats and is leading the way in the rise of sports travel, unveiling new pickleball and paddle courts within its comprehensive array of private sporting facilities available to guests. With the demand for incorporating sporting activities with luxury travel on the up, and the 2024 Paris Olympics around the corner, the island paradise, which … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Africa, Africa Safari, Beach, Caribbean, Culture, England, Food and Wine, Hiking, Kenya, Lifestyle, Lodge, Luxury Travel, Mallorca, National Park, Paddle Boarding, Paradise, Paris, River Rafting, Sailing, Sand

Exploring Kenya’s Wild Terrain: A Handbook for Outdoor Enthusiasts

March 6, 2024 by Andrea StieltjesLeave a Comment

Kenya, renowned for its stunning landscapes and rich biodiversity, offers an array of thrilling outdoor activities for adventurers seeking to immerse themselves in nature's embrace. Before you embark on your journey, it's essential to ensure you have all the necessary travel documents, including the Kenya evisa, which allows for seamless entry into the country. Once equipped with your documents, a world of outdoor adventures awaits in Kenya's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Africa, Africa Safari, Culture, Hiking, Hot Air Balloon, Journey, Kenya, Mt Kilimanjaro, National Park, Rock climbing, Ski Trip, Trekking, Wildlife

Babak A. Tafreshi, National Geographic Photographer, Explorer, Speaker

November 25, 2023 by Teh Chin Liang1 Comment

Babak Tafreshi is an Iranian-born photographer, science communicator, and dark sky advocate. He is known for his work in astrophotography and nightscape photography, capturing stunning images of the night sky, including stars, galaxies, and celestial events. Tafreshi is the founder of  The World at Night (TWAN), a global program that uses photography to raise awareness about light pollution and the importance of preserving natural nightscapes. He … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: America, Animal Rescue, Art, California, Chile, Culture, Desert, Europe, Everest, Film, Food and Wine, Interview, Iran, Journey, Kenya, National Geographic, National Park, Nepal, Oman, Photography

Justin Francis, Co-founder and CEO of Responsible Travel

October 20, 2023 by Teh Chin LiangLeave a Comment

Q. Responsible Travel was founded in 2001, that was 22 years ago. Sustainability and green practices were not as widely recognized and prioritized as they are today. How did you convince yourself that you were moving in the right direction? Nothing like Responsible Travel had ever been tried before, so there was no route map. However, I had a great mentor from another sector, Dame Anita Roddick founder of The Body Shop, who I worked for and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Africa Safari, Animal Rescue, Britain, Culture, England, Kenya, New York City, Shopping Mall, Wildlife

Scuba Diving in Diani Beach, Kenya

October 10, 2023 by Sidney1 Comment

Introduction Scuba diving has always been on my bucket list. I’ve probably seen countless YouTube videos over the years of people going on dives in amazing locations all around the world and I thought to myself that one day, I’ll be doing that. I have always been fascinated by the ocean ever since I was a kid and went on beach holidays with my family, but never had the opportunity and even the courage to take that next step and experience the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Africa · Tagged: Africa, Beach, Drinking, Journey, Kenya, Scuba Diving, Seafood

What You Need to Know: Gorilla Trekking Guide to Rwanda

June 12, 2022 by DaveLeave a Comment

One of the planet's highlights is arguably a trek to see gorillas in the wild in Rwanda, however there are a number of details and expenses one needs to be aware of when planning a trip to Rwanda. Kigali International Airport (KGL) is located only about 20 minutes outside of Kigali, the country's capital city. This airport is the hub for RwandAir and services other international airlines including Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airlines, KLM and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Africa · Tagged: Airport, Animal Rescue, California, Culture, Hiking, Jet lag, Kenya, Mountain Climbing, National Park, Rainforest, Trekking, Visa

Uganda is more than Idi Amin – The best safari destination in Africa

April 4, 2022 by Mateega BrendaLeave a Comment

This is what makes her the Pearl of Africa Uganda, 59 years independent, is a developing land locked country in the Eastern region of Africa. In the same region, she is surrounded by Kenya in the east, DR. Congo in the west, Tanzania in the south, South Sudan in the North and Rwanda in the south-west. With a growing population of 44 million people, 56 tribes, the former British colony boasts of immense diversity in culture, norms and ways … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Africa · Tagged: Africa, Africa Safari, Animal Rescue, Art, Bridges, Caves, Cruising, Culture, Dancing, Drinking, England, Europe, Far East, Festival, Fishing, Food and Wine, Harvest, History, Journey, Kenya

The Best Time to Go on Safari in Africa by Month

November 23, 2021 by Evelina BrownLeave a Comment

Africa is an amazing continent. One of the things that every traveler should do on a safari is to hunt for the sensations and impressions. An African safari is a unique place where you can observe safari animals without any of them being harmed. There are many safaris in different parts of Africa, where different types of animals live. If you are going here, then, first of all, you should find out what national parks and reserves there are, as … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Africa, Africa Safari, Animal Rescue, Botswana, Desert, Journey, Kenya, Mt Kilimanjaro, Music, Namibia, National Park, South Africa, Tanzania, Victoria Falls, Wildlife, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Extreme Australia: Seeing and Surviving

September 29, 2021 by Sofia Weber-PaulsonLeave a Comment

The day is getting shorter, there is less sunshine in my eyes and warmth, morale is dropping - you want to run somewhere urgently. We need to plan a vacation. But the question is where to go? You can go to Africa to see the beautiful nature and turn your knowledge about the continent upside down, or you can take part in local sporting events by betting on national sports at 22Bet Kenya. Or you can go to France and have a romantic date with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Africa, Animal Rescue, Australia, Beach, France, Gold Mining, Great Barrier Reef, Hiking, Kenya, Lifestyle, London, New York City, Rainforest, Romantic, Sand, Scuba Diving, Sports, Surfing, Walking tour, Wildlife

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