FROM PRECIOUS PRAGUE TO PARISIAN PASSION… River cruising – What an amazing way to experience a destination. Precious towns with a bit of passion – this is exactly how I would describe my Avalon cruise. We started with pre-accommodation in Prague, cruised from Nuremburg to Remich and ended off with post accommodation in Paris. It...Read More
I had the privilege of visiting Seychelles in October 2016 and what an experience! Situated in the Indian Ocean and consisting of 115 islands, Seychelles is a nature lover’s paradise. It felt like stepping into a different world abundant in white sandy beaches, clear blue waters and calming green forests. Beauty that really left me...Read More
Eight tips for preventing jet lag Flying across time zones confuses your body which can cause insomnia, poor concentration and even digestive problems. While there’s no way to completely beat jet lag, here are several things you can do to ease the discomfort. Adjust your internal clock. Several days before departure, start shifting your...Read More
UAE nature lovers can experience the lush, tropical rain forest right in the middle of urban Dubai as The Green Planet opened their doors for guest this month. The Green Planet at City Walk is a real treat for nature lovers. It realistically mimics the rain forest environment by regulating temperature and humidity levels, and...Read More
The driver-less vehicles that were first seen in Dubai earlier this year at the second Mena Transport Congress and Exhibition are to be rolled out in Downtown. The box-like vehicles ran exhibitors between sites on a very short pre-programmed route, carrying up to 10 passengers at one time. So successful and popular were the little...Read More
10 Adventurous things to do in the Seychelles The Seychelles isn’t just for honeymooning lovers, it’s a sanctuary for conservation, where you can see things you won’t find elsewhere in the world, and a playground for adventurers and adrenaline junkies … The Seychelles is an archipelago of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean, off East...Read More
Glass Walkway – Tianmenshan National Park, China This Glass Walkway is about 4,600 feet above sea level and opened 1 August. The Coiling Dragon Cliff walkway is about 300 feet long, and just 5 feet wide. Even if the walkway were made of wood, metal or concrete, the views of the park would be gorgeously vertigo-inducing....Read More
South African Airways has commenced with a self-service trial where passengers travelling on domestic flights from OR Tambo International Airport are now able to tag their own luggage at the Self-Service Bag counters. Passengers departing on the SAA 3 digit flight numbers from OR Tambo International Airport must be in possession of...Read More
The first commercial planes in Africa to use biofuels carried 300 passengers between Johannesburg and Cape Town on July 15 [space height=10] The Boeing jets, operated by South African Airways (SAA), were partly powered by nicotine-free, high-energy “Solaris” tobacco plants cultivated by farmers in Limpopo Province. [space height=10] The flights represent a major step forward...Read More
Weird foods only a local could love… France Tiny mites infest Mimolette cheese, which helps develop its flavour (Credit: age fotostock/Alamy) Mexico Huitlacoche, or corn smut, is a Mexican delicacy grown with fungus (Credit: Marvin Dembinsky Photo Associates/Alamy) Southeast Asia Balut is a boiled duck embryo seasoned with salt or vinegar, chilies and...Read More
