by Lawson Brooks | May 20, 2025
In a move that sounds more like the plot of a children’s book than a real-world conservation effort, scientists in Wales have turned to an unlikely source in their bid to save one of the UK’s most threatened mammals – edible cake glitter. Jonathan Ridley/Unsplash Why...
by Lawson Brooks | May 19, 2025
Image: Robben Island The Robben Island Museum (RIM) is facing serious scrutiny following revelations that it operated a ferry with significant safety defects during the peak tourist season, potentially endangering passengers travelling to the UNESCO World Heritage...
by Lawson Brooks | May 19, 2025
An Indian and a Romanian climber lost their lives on Nepal’s Mount Lhotse, the world’s fourth-highest peak, officials confirmed on Monday. Their deaths bring the 2025 Himalayan climbing season’s toll in Nepal to at least eight. Picture/ RP Adventures Indian climber...
by Lawson Brooks | May 19, 2025
Stretching 220 km along KwaZulu-Natal’s lush coast, the iSimangaliso Wetland Park—aptly named ‘miracle’ or ‘ wonder’ in Zulu—cradles ten distinct ‘jewels’. Each offers something special. Here’s your guide to exploring them all. ALSO READ: New nature reserve in KZN to...
by Lawson Brooks | May 19, 2025
Planning a trip can be exciting and also a little overwhelming. There’s just so much to figure out- flights, hotels, activities, what to pack, where to eat, and how not to blow your whole budget on day one. Here’s the good news: planning your trip in 2025 doesn’t have...
