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4 top budget safari destinations for first time travellers
Safari travel in southern Africa is often associated with luxury lodges and high costs, writes Miriam Kimvangu. Etosha National Park/Fabien BELLANGER/Unsplash However, several national parks and re...
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Green Travel in Europe: The Joy of Traveling by Train
For years, I treated travel days as something to get through rather than fully enjoy. Airports, baggage limitations, endless queues, exhaustion and the strange feeling of landing somewhere new with...
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Just 27 Miles from Seattle, This Washington Island Feels Like Another World
Whidbey Island is a well-known destination for Seattle area residents, as well as for visitors to Washington State. As the state’s largest island, Whidbey joins nearby Camano Island to form Island ...
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Breakers & Beyond: Top 10 Things To Do in Newport, Rhode Island
The idea of visiting Newport – a seaside city in the smallest U.S. state – might seem like a quiet respite. For this New York City traveler, I didn’t know what to expect. But, Newport is so much mo...
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Apes Hill Barbados Voted Favorite Caribbean Course by GolfPass and GolfNow Players
GolfPass has released its Golfers’ Choice list of recreational players’ favorite warm-weather courses and Apes Hill Barbados ranks No. 1 in the Caribbean. The Golfers’ Choice list was generated by ...
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ACSA issues advisory as Middle East flight disruptions continue
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) issued an advisory on 1 March 2026 warning of ongoing international flight disruptions linked to developments in the Middle East and the continued closure of Un...
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M is for March and also for M__
March marks a gentle turning point in South Africa’s travel calendar, writes Miriam Kimvangu. Magaliesburg/StormSigna/Wikimedia Commons The intense heat of midsummer begins to ease and popular dest...
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Natural phenomena worth chasing across Africa
Africa is a continent alive with wonder. Beyond its iconic safaris and sunsets, nature offers spectacles that defy imagination, writes Lee-Ann Steyn. From deserts where sand sings to lakes that glo...
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Discovering Aysen, Patagonia: From Turquoise Lakes to Hanging Glaciers
As I guided my kayak through the narrow, twisting marble cave, I marveled at the swirls of turquoise-colored rock. It was only my second day in the Aysén region of Patagonia, the remote, breathtaki...
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How to Get Outside in Dubai: Desert Reserve, Night Swims and Gulf Dives
Visiting a place with the world’s most expensive hotel and the highest concentration of luxury hotels doesn’t set my heart aflutter. As for the world’s largest indoor ski resort, that’s the opposit...
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The Sheraton Soma Bay Resort unveils all-new look
The Sheraton Soma Bay Resort has entered a new era, unveiling a comprehensive renovation that redefines the property as a contemporary coastal retreat designed for tranquility, privacy, and refined...
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7 unexpected wildlife encounters around South Africa you can do this weekend
Wildlife encounters in South Africa are not limited to luxury lodges or long-haul trips into big game territory. Across the country, animals thrive in coastal towns, mountain parks and semi-desert ...
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One perfect town in every South African province
South Africa’s nine provinces offer remarkably diverse landscapes, writes Miriam Kimvangu. Slangkop Lighthouse, Kommetjie/Quaid Lagan/Unsplash Choosing where to go can be overwhelming given the cou...
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46 penguin chicks rescued after flooding hits Bird Island colony
After heavy rain on 24 February, nesting areas on Bird Island were inundated, washing away nests and leaving 46 vulnerable chicks exposed to the elements and without parental care. SANCCOB saves se...
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Hammamet, Tunisia: Beaches, Historic Medina and Easy Day Trips
History and Old Town of Hammamet The Medina – the Old Town – of Hammamet is surrounded by 15th-century walls, still intact in the heart of the town. You can wander through narrow streets, browse th...