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The great wildlife corridor of Southern Africa: A KAZA safari guide
Imagine a safari that does not end when you cross a border, writes Miriam Kimvangu. Okavango Delta/Ulrico Zampa/Unsplash In Southern Africa’s Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area, that i...
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Python rescued 2.5km offshore during Durban fishing competition
A Southern African python was rescued from the ocean approximately 2.5km offshore of Durban during a weekend fishing competition, in an unusual incident that has raised questions about how the rept...
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King Shaka International Airport marks 16 years of growth and global reach
King Shaka International Airport has reached a milestone. King Shaka International Airport/KeMang??/Wikimedia Commons Sixteen years after opening its doors, the Durban-based hub continues to shape ...
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Liquid Sunshine and Glaciers: What It’s Really Like to Cruise Alaska’s Inside Passage
“Be prepared for liquid sunshine,” a seasoned traveler advises as I pack for our Alaskan cruise. “And don’t forget to layer up.” It’s good advice. Alaska, America’s largest and arguably most awe-in...
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New River Gorge National Park: A Natural Treasure in West Virginia
I’m actually not fond of heights, but oddly, I’m attracted to height-related experiences. They’re freaky as all get-out for me, yet the prospect of views and thrills pulls me in like a magnet. And ...
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Crystal River, Florida: Famous for Manatees But With So Much More to Offer
Crystal River, Florida, a village perched on the state’s west coast, has a human population of about 3,400 people. During the winter months, they’re joined by more than 400 manatees. Those large, d...
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The Guadeloupe Islands, the French Caribbean’s hidden treasure for outdoor bliss
There are destinations you visit, and then there are places that stay with you. For a growing number of Canadians, the Guadeloupe Islands become exactly that kind of place. A dream destination for ...
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World’s Largest Marine Protected Area Is in The Islands of Tahiti
With World Ocean Day approaching, conversations around the future of the planet’s oceans are gaining urgency. In the South Pacific, far from crowded coastlines and industrial shipping lanes, The Is...
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What Makes Seaside Living So Relaxing and Worth It
Seaside living has long captured people’s imagination thanks to the beautiful views and slower pace of life. A lot of people believe living next to the ocean improves both mood and well-being. In t...
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Remains found in crocodile after Komati River search turns tragic
A week-long search along the crocodile-infested waters of the Komati River has ended in a chilling discovery, with human remains recovered from inside a crocodile near Komatipoort. Screenshot from ...
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How My First Trip to Luxor Changed the Way I See Travel
I thought travel was about seeing famous places. That changed the first time I visited Luxor. A historic city in southern Egypt, Luxor sits along the Nile River and is home to some of the country’s...
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What to See and Do in Lausanne, Switzerland’s Olympic Capital
Lausanne, the capital of the canton of Vaud in French-speaking Switzerland, is known worldwide as the Olympic Capital and is one of the country’s most charming cities, set on the shores of Lake Gen...
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Fort Wayne, Indiana: A Weekend Guide to the Midwest’s Most Underrated City
Scott Sinkler spent his childhood years in the 1960’s living on the Southside of Fort Wayne, Indiana. For him, the cultural memories begin and end with singing patriotic and religious songs at Fort...
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Choosing the Right Journey, Not Just the Right Destination
Most journeys start with the destination—but beneath the where lies another question that actually shapes the entire experience. The post Choosing the Right Journey, Not Just the Right Destination ...
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Revealed: The Caribbean’s Safest Honeymoon Islands
Why the Most Popular Destinations Don’t Always Rank Highest A new study has revealed that the Caribbean’s safest honeymoon destinations aren’t the most popular, with quieter, less crowded islands c...