by tempuser_3445936092 | Aug 7, 2025
A massive wildfire continues to devastate parts of southern France, killing one person, leaving another missing, and forcing thousands from their homes. Screenshot from BBC News Instagram video The blaze broke out on Tuesday, 5 August, near the village of Ribaute in...
by tempuser_3445936092 | Aug 7, 2025
Across the continent, communities continue to preserve ancient practices, oral histories, and architectural wonders that haven’t (yet) made it onto the typical traveller’s radar. Some are newly inscribed UNESCO World Heritage Sites; others are quietly awaiting...
by tempuser_3445936092 | Aug 5, 2025
For safari travellers, the adventure begins long before the game drive. Landing in Africa’s wildest corners often means touching down on remote airstrips where zebras, warthogs or even elephants might be your welcoming committee. Whether it’s skimming over Namibia’s...
by tempuser_3445936092 | Aug 5, 2025
In a breathtaking display of musical unity, 1,276 young marimba players from schools across the Western Cape and Zimbabwe made history on Saturday, shattering the world record for the largest marimba ensemble ever assembled. Image: Supplied The spectacular event, held...
by tempuser_3445936092 | Aug 5, 2025
In the forests of eastern Cuba, a group of rare and vividly coloured snails is under threat — not from predators or disease, but from their own striking beauty. Image used for illustrative purposes/Painted Snail (Polymita picta) in Cuba/rappman/Wikimedia Commons The...
