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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is not the only place where you can experience a fantastic carnival filled with music, colorful parades, dance and incredible street food. The Trinidad and Tobago Carnival, also known as the “Mother of All Carnivals,” takes place for two days each year on Monday and Tuesday, before Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent.This year, the Carnival will be held from Monday, March 3rd to Tuesday, March 4th. The Rio de Janeiro Carnival focuses heavily on samba music, but features Trinidad and Tobago and the Steel Pan Band Competition, Calypso and Soca music. When Carnival was…

Mashite, Botswana: From June 6th to 12th, 2025, riders around the world will be taking part in the 2025 Giants (LOTG) cycling event hosted by Stephen Lansdowne, hosted by Mashite Game Reserve Majority Owner and Passionate Conservationists. The event will be held in Mashit for the third year in a row, raising important funds for the Touri Protection Trust (TCT) for conservation, poaching, and community uplifting and strength. A 120-180km cycling trail spans over three days, split into groups of experienced leaders and up to eight riders, so the trail passes through this rugged terrain filled with elephants, leopards, lions…

Airline safety is always a major focus for Flight International at the beginning of each year, as it reviews the accidents and incidents of the past 12 months in its annual report. After the crash in late December, involving Azerbaijani airline Embraer 190 and Jeju Air Boeing 737, the topic has already attracted attention from a high level of public attention. Just a week after President Donald Trump took over the White House at the start of his second term in office, an airborne collision between the US Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter and PSA Airlines' Bombardier CRJ700 region jet…

Last week we had a busy week as South Africa. On the other hand, we advanced our best feet in both the B20 and G20 launches, and the city of Cape Town congratulated us with nice weather. In another hand, we observed the ongoing tensions in geopolitics. We launched the B20, a business effort to connect to the G20 later this year, allowing business leaders around the world to develop policy proposals with an action-oriented mindset and develop table proposals.Business leaders across South African companies have come out in numbers to help launch the B20 presidency.B20 is co-chaired by Business…

British holiday makers heading to Spain have been warned about a new beach ban in a quiet seaside town. Trox, a popular destination in the Costa del Sol, extends existing rules regarding beach use, prohibiting tents, gazebos and similar structures from being installed along the coast.According to the English language Sur, the new measures approved by local councillors on February 24th aim to increase safety and free public spaces. Vanessa Lopez, the trustee of the area, explained that such structures occupy a wide area of ​​the beach, creating excessive noise, obstructing the views of lifeguards and making it difficult to…

South African startup Joly Airlines has ordered a 30 ME-1A 19-seater amphibious aircraft from US-based Mallard Enterprises. The parties have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) as Joly Airlines targets local flights around South Africa with the ambition to connect previously inaccessible communities. Registered in July 2021, Joly Airlines aims to “redefine Africa's aviation industry” and “connect families across towns and continents.” Dampy Body, co-founder and CEO of Mallard Enterprises, announced its purchase on March 1, 2025, and said it shares Jolie's “vision of improving connectivity across the region.” “Mallard Enterprises is excited to partner with Joly Airlines. Their strong…

Travel experts visit the world's safest cities and share her thoughts on social media.Limee uses her online platform to help people “travel smarter, less” by suggesting holiday destinations and advice on visits to different countries. With over 40 stamps on her passport, she has gathered a lot of travel and expertise.In a video posted to Tiktok, she recommended what to do when visiting Abu Dhabi, ranked as the safest city in the world. It is the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and has many tourist attractions.Abu Dhabi was named the world's safest city in 2025. This is the…

BA offers deals and discounts on select flights throughout the year (Image: British Airways) This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more British Airways offers sales and discounts on flights and package holidays throughout the year, and some of the best deals can save you hundreds if you catch them in time. Although their biggest deals only happen every so often, the airline and its package holiday arm BA holidays do spotlight great deals to certain destinations or from select airports throughout the year. With spring and summer in…

Plan your next holiday and weigh different accommodation options? From self-equipped units to hotels and comprehensive resorts, each option offers a unique holiday experience. To simplify your decision, Ekko, a lifestyle brand designed for millennials, has created this fun quiz to suit your perfect stay. “The right type of accommodation that suits your style and budget will set the tone for your holiday,” says Ekko Director Samantha Pillay. “It can shape the way you experience your destination and turn a good holiday into something you'll never forget.” 1. What are your top priorities when choosing a accommodation? a) Flexibility -…

Spain is one of the famous UK's favorite holiday spots, and thousands of British foreigners have also chosen to make this sunny country their home. However, the continued anti-tourism movement from some of the country's more popular regions have left Britons thinking that there may be better places.Experts from global moving company John Mason International have revealed three destinations offering similar benefits to Spain, but are becoming more popular among Britons, offering the benefits of relocation. These first are in Panama, with summer temperatures creeping up to 34c in July, allowing Britons to experience the bustle of cities like Barcelona…