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Brazil has returned to the radar for South African travelers as South African Airlines offers direct flights from both Cape Town and Johannesburg to Sao Paulo. “Adventures through this continental-scale country famous for its football, samba and its vast Amazon rainforests can feel like stepping into another universe.” Fortunately, direct flights from South Africa to Guaruljos International Airport, open four times a week, have increased local travelers' opportunities to explore Brazil's full depth and diversity. But if you're a first-time traveler, where should you start? Readers, please be careful. This is a great overview courtesy of Turner and her team…

Madrid Airport has hired a private security company to reduce the number of homeless people sleeping overnight at terminals. The move, which first came into effect on Wednesday evening (May 21), is an attempt to prevent travelers and workers from accessing, wandering or spending the night at airport facilities, airport operator Aena said.Five entrances will remain open at terminals 1, 2, and 3, and 4 terminals 4 from 9pm to 5am. The new security will be deployed at the entry door. The plan was first announced a week ago, citing concerns about “anxiety and unhealthy” at Spanish airport, particularly terminal…

By US Homeland Security officials, US aircraft, known as “wild bar” and “violent” in response to the directions of US federal court judges, stopped at Shannon Airport on their way to their destination. Flight tracking data obtained by the New York Times tracked a Gulfstream jet owned by a private company that stopped by Shannon for two hours after leaving the Harlingen, Texas airport on Tuesday. From Shannon, the aircraft was transferred to the Djibouti airport and arrived there on Wednesday. The final destination for the eight deportees is reported to be South Sudan. Tánaiste and Foreign Minister Simon Harris…

UK budget carrier EasyJet has strategically invested in a longer route sector aimed at reducing winter losses, and we hope that the route will mature in the coming season. In a statement of results from the first half, the airline says these long leisure destinations have created productivity and utilization benefits. However, the route also brings additional costs such as fuel and crew, adding that carriers need “naturally” and “some price stimulation.” Sector length rose 6% in the first half, with an overall increase in capacity in the first half contributing to a 12% contribution. The longer sector weight fell…

US President Donald Trump clashed with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa over allegations of white genocide and land seizures and farmers fleeing to Australia. Ramaphosa hoped to use a meeting with Trump at the White House to reset relations between South Africa and the US and discuss trade and tariffs.The video was made during a protest in September 2020 after two people were killed on the farm a week ago. The cross did not mark the actual tomb. The protest organizers told the South African public broadcaster at the time that they were representing farmers who had been killed over…

Thundersfoot is often overlooked in nearby Tenby, but the village exudes its charm of its own. (Image: Michael Williams)Forever seen as a secondary appeal for Tenby, Saundersfoot, which has never been overlooked, is quickly gaining worship from the holiday maker. The Sunday Times has praised the quaint resort town as one of the “best places to live in the sea in 2024 in the UK.” To keep time unbeatable, The Times highlights Sandersfoot at 20 UK locations currently in UP as a major location for real estate investment.While the shadows are covered in fancy Tenby, the Sandersfoot is an attractive…

The beach is said to be “empty” at a popular holiday hotspot after inflation was “killed by tourists.” However, it has been widely reported that destinations have become quieter over the past year as a result of rising costs. Today, popular beaches are said to be “abandoned.” A video shared by tourists shows what life is like in Marmaris, Turkey this month. There was almost no one on the beach at 11am. She said the hotspot was “dead.” People seem to be postponing visits as tourism costs have risen.Susanna, known in Tiktok as Suzannatravelsolo, said the beach she visited was…

Israel's Flag – Career El Al chose to reconfigure another Boeing 777-200ER. The airline has renovated part of the 777 with a 313-seat high-density layout featuring business, premium economy and economy cabins, matching the interior of the 787. At the end of the first quarter, the carrier operated five 777s, three of which consisted of 313 seats, with a sixth car park. The other two Active 777s come with 279 seats. El Al revealed in its first quarter financial statements that the sixth aircraft had decided to “enter the renovation” for refit and that it had been made to return…

The highly anticipated Ocean Festival will return to Scottburg from June 5th to 8th to celebrate World Ocean Day next month. Again, this epic event will include cleanup, talk, live music, sports and entertainment programs, as well as the Ocean Warriors National Series, the new event of the year. This year's event is fully embraced by the global Ocean Day theme of catalyzing ocean and climate action with this year's Ocean Festival's action-packed lineup of events. Event Organizer Barry Lewin commented: “As part of the third annual Ocean Festival, we look forward to welcoming everyone to Scottburg on the South…

It may have lived in Harrogate's shadow, but the tiny city, the third smallest in the UK, overtaking its flashy neighbors earlier this year with a guide to “The Best Places to Live” .Located 12 miles north of Harrogate, the city's impressive cathedral, race course and close to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, consisting of Studley Royal Park and Fountains Abbey, is an incredible weekend destination or base for exploring North Yorkshire Dale.Ripon is a charming cathedral town with a historic atmosphere. Nearby Harrogate is a larger town with more amenities and spa town vibes, but Ripon offers a unique…