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Hidden Jewels Africa Safari offers excursions to five countries starting from £140. Kavango – Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Areas (Kaza TFCA) is the world's second largest natural and landscape conservation area, spanning five countries.It includes the Upper Zambezi River and the majority of Okavango Basin, the Delta, Caprivi Strip in Namibia, southeastern Angola, southwestern Zambia, and northern wild and western Zimbabwe in Botswana. The region is at the confluence of the Zambezi and Chobe rivers, where the borders of Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe meet. It incorporates many notable national parks and nature sites, including Chobe National Park, Fange National Park…

house » Airline News » Johannesburg, South Africa, receives eye-opening Air Zimbabwe flights carrying only one passenger to issue emergency warnings through airline operational crisis Saturday, May 17th, 2025A recent viral video has brought Air Zimbabwe into the spotlight after a flight from Harare to Johannesburg was flew by only one passenger. This impressive incident sparked urgent debate about the airline operational struggle, economic instability and the important need for reform. As Zimbabwean domestic airlines continue to face declining passenger numbers and challenges, this near-air flight serves as a powerful symbol of deep-rooted issues that threaten its survival and future…

Passengers say they are “stuck” at Rhodes Airport and are facing “complete silence” from Ryanair following an overnight delay. Travelers shared images of people lying on the airport floor and complained that they were not being provided with drinking water, despite other airlines reportedly providing accommodation due to the confusion.One passenger told the Express he was unable to attend the airline following the overnight delay, and the fears began to rise further on the postponement. They said: “The trip to Ryanair in Rhodes. The flights were delayed overnight and now there are rumours that people will not fly until tomorrow.…

This article was originally published in the May-June 2025 Logistics Update Africa issue. Africa is at a crossroads as global momentum is built towards a climate-resistant economy. Long hampered by infrastructure deficits and inefficiencies, the logistics sector on the continent has the opportunity to splash into greener, more resilient systems that serve both development and climate agendas. “Logistics is essential for trade, wealth creation, and the movement of national goods. It is essential for intra-Africa and international trade. The main role in job creation, employment in trucking, rail and aviation industries,” said Robert Lindsey, director of the Department of Technology,…

The secret of a Peruvian bus driving career? Take the mountains at your own pace. In Peru's finest mountain ranges, passenger commutes can kill them. As the BBC reports, the world's most dangerous bus route drops 1,000 meters with a series of switchbacks known as horse murderers.More than 1,000 lives are lost on Peruvian mountain trails each year, and BBC Earth Explore reports in a video documenting the route. The short documentary follows the driver of a bus named Glorioso as he navigates this fatal descent. Monuments to the dead can be seen straddle the edges of these dangerous roads.For…

Spanish investigators revealed that the assistant officer of the Luftanza Airbus A321 had a serious attack on his own in the cockpit for 10 minutes. The incident occurred on a 35,000-foot cruise between Garb and Banev's waypoint in northern Spain on February 17th last year, as Twinjet (D-Aiso) flew from Frankfurt to Seville. Ciaiac, of the Spanish Bureau of Investigation, says that just 36 seconds after the captain left the bathroom cockpit, the assistant officer experienced “suddenly serious incompetence.” The investigation found that the assistant officer had a neurological condition undetected himself or during previous aviation testing, which disqualified the…

Last year, I booked a trip to Istanbul on a whim. I've heard the usual mix of opinions, and some people have rave reviews about food and architecture, but others warned it was “exaggerated” and “too confusing.” But nothing prepared me about how quickly and totally I would fall in love with the city.So when it comes to tourist attractions, imagine the surprise you have when you recently came across research with radical storage that has named Istanbul the world's most disappointing city. The report cites a negative mention rate of 16% across major landmarks, with Topkapi Palace being the…

house » Airline News » US air travel is facing a new crisis as failures in control in Newark and Denver create fears of national aviation safety Saturday, May 17th, 2025US Air Travel Safety is facing new scrutiny after a series of technical failures at major air traffic control centers in Newark and Denver raised serious concerns about the country's reliability of the aviation infrastructure. In both incidents, the radar system and voice communication channels temporarily failed, making it impossible to see the aircraft's posture or communicate with the pilot. This is an incredible situation in busy airspace. No accidents…

From kangaroo burgers to escargots (snails), I love trying exotic foods from around the world. Last month, I headed to the beautiful and innovative city of China's deep Shenzhen. It was our mission to try out a variety of cultural dishes recommended by locals, including the world's most stinky fruits.Chinese food is one of my favorite dishes, but I'm only used to the highly westernized version. There were no chips and curry sauce, shrimp crackers, or sweet and sour chicken balls. This is my honest thoughts on very different dishes I have tried. Spoiler alert: My favorite is chicken legs.Dorian…

I recently spent two weeks in the Cayman Islands and found out that many British people have chosen to cross the pond and bring life there.The Cayman Islands are made up of three islands in the Western Caribbean. The largest island (and what I visited), Grand Cayman is known for its beach resorts and scuba diving/snorkeling spots. Cayman Black is a popular off-off point for deep-sea fishing excursions, and Little Cayman, the smallest island, has a huge range of wildlife. The beautiful Caribbean locations enhance stunning beaches, healthy lifestyles and ultimately quality of life. The famous Seven Mile Beach is…