Africa
-
Austin Lehman's Middle East and Africa Family Adventure Vacations
The Family Travel Files - Vacation Ideas &bull YesterdayBest Middle East and Africa Family Adventure Vacations. Share the fun with your family. Full Story »
-
Topics:
- Africa
-
Traveler's guide to local and western food in Ghana, Africa
Gadling &bull Feb 3, 2012
Banku is a thick dough ball made from fermented maize. The thick matter is stirred rigorously in a pot and has a similar, gum-like texture to the other main starch staple in Ghana, Fufu (see below), and is usually served… Full Story »
-
European Air Traffic Surprisingly Strong In 2011, IATA Says
Aviation Week &bull Feb 1, 2012
Given the economic woes in their home markets, European airlines posted surprisingly strong traffic gains of 9.8% in December and 9.5% for the full year 2011, according to the latest figures released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). IATA… Full Story »
-
Eleven in Amsterdam; a domain of artistic souls
Vagablond &bull Jan 27, 2012
As a guest steps into the world of Eleven in Amsterdam, he or she will be swayed away by the interior beauty which is considered a domain of artistic souls. This dining hub, situated in a business building, offers simple… Full Story »
-
So. Africa: 25% off exclusive Ulusaba safari lodge
Travel & Leisure Hot Deals &bull Jan 26, 2012
Sir Richard Branson evidently knows a thing or two about business, but he sure is an expert at leisure. One of his exclusive Virgin Limited Edition properties, Ulusaba Private Game Reserve in Sabi Sand Reserve near Kruger National Park, looks… Full Story »
-
Topics:
- Ansett Australia
- Africa
-
Doing Business in Rwanda
Nerdy Nomad &bull Jan 26, 2012
Hmm this might not be the wisest of titles for a post given that I'm in Rwanda on a tourist visa and that the Rwandan government is very internet savvy. But what the hell! This is such a safe country, this can be my way of living life on the edge! So I've got my little Kigali website that is gaining in popularity with expats and locals alike. The monetising model for the… Full Story »
-
ILFC Expands Asia Presence With Singapore, Beijing Offices
Aviation Week &bull Jan 24, 2012
International Lease Finance Corp. (ILFC), seeking to boost its presence in the booming Asia-Pacific region, is opening two new offices, one in Beijing and the other in Singapore. The Singapore office is already in business, and the Beijing office will… Full Story »
-
Mid-East, Africa get free Wikipedia
Brave New Traveler &bull Jan 24, 2012
The world's freest encyclopedia just got freer. Full Story »
-
Topics:
- Africa
-
Lampedusa: Italy's loneliest off-season island
Gadling &bull Jan 22, 2012
In the wake of the Arab Spring, tens of thousands of migrants from Africa (first from Tunisia and Libya; later in the year from points south) set out for Lampedusa, many on rickety boats not designed to cross rough open… Full Story »
-
Offbeat Turkey: Historical Dives and Exploring the East; Richard Grant's Crazy Adventures In East Africa
Rick Steves Podcasts &bull Jan 22, 2012Guides from Turkey dive into underwater archeology along with sights of Eastern Turkey and adventure traveler Richard Grant explores East Africa in search of the fabled source of the Nile River. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves --… Full Story »
-
Teen sailor Laura Dekker to complete round-the-world voyage today
Gadling &bull Jan 21, 2012
St. Dekker gained international attention when she first announced her intent to sail around the world at the age of 13. From there, it was through the Panama Canal, across the Pacific and Indian Oceans, and around the Cape of… Full Story »
-
Topics:
- Africa
- Round-the-world
-
Dispatch from Cape Town: The Season's Hottest Restaurants, Hotels, and Art Exhibits
Fodor's Travel Wire &bull Jan 20, 2012
It's summer in South Africa's city by the sea. That means picnics on sugar-white beaches, jaunts to wine country, and day hikes up Table Mountain, which was named to the list of the new seven natural wonders of the world in 2011. But Cape Town is more than a nature-lover's paradise. In recent years, the city's hotel, restaurant, and arts… Full Story »
-
Zebras, rhinos and close encounters of a Zambian kind
CNN.com Travel &bull Jan 20, 2012
Mosi-oa-Tunya, Zambia (CNN) -- "Stop the car, stop the car! There's a bull elephant in the road!" Words I listen to closely as they're being shouted by a man sitting next to me clutching an AK-47. His name is John, a park ranger protecting myself and the CNN crew as we venture through the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park in Zambia for "Inside Africa." We jump out of the car, cameras rolling; he tells me villagers nearby have complained… Full Story »
-
ATR Plans 2012 Production Boost
Aviation Week &bull Jan 18, 2012
Bolstered by record orders, turboprop-maker ATR plans to step up production quickly to keep pace with demand. ATR this year expects revenue to jump to $1.6-1.65 billion, and rise to $1.75 billion in 2013 and $2 billion "in the near future." In 2011, revenue topped… Full Story »
-
Research and Markets: South Africa Tourism Report Q1 2012: strongest growth in visitors was from Asia
Business Wire Travel News &bull Jan 18, 2012
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/64c76a/south_africa_touri) has announced the addition of the "South Africa Tourism Report Q1 2012" report to their offering. Tourism Overview The most recent data, for January-August 2011, show a modest 2.6% increase in tourist arrivals, compared with… Full Story »
-
Build your own adventure with the Africa Safari Planner
Gadling &bull Jan 13, 2012
The process begins by selecting which months you would prefer to travel in, and indicating the number of people in your group. After selecting a starting destination, travelers are then given the choice of several single and multi-country routes for… Full Story »
-
Up to 25% discount on United/Continental awards
One Mile at a Time &bull Jan 7, 2012
United and Continental are offering some mileage discounts for roundtrip economy award tickets booked through January 16 for travel between January 27 and March 22, 2012. The offer is good for travel to Europe and Africa on United and Continental… Full Story »
-
Topics:
- Bahamasair
- Africa
- Europe
- Travel
-
Qatar Airways reveals expansion plans for 2012
Journey Etc. &bull Dec 31, 2011
Qatar Airways will be adding more destinations to their existing routes come 2012 with focus on Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Australia further increasing the span of their growing international network. The company will be be bringing passengers to Perth… Full Story »
-
Foreign language hacking with Benny Lewis
Vagablogging &bull Dec 30, 2011A top goal if you're living abroad as an expat is to pick up a new foreign language. Benny Lewis from Fluentin3Months.com came on an interview with the Expert Enough podcast show. He explained his rapid-fire approach to learning new languages. Lewis makes the point that you should avoid being too "academic" when studying. He stresses the importance of getting out on the street, conversing with locals, and finding out how natives really use the language. This makes a lot of sense, as foreign language textbooks can sometimes be… Full Story »
-
2011 Yearly Wrap Up
Nerdy Nomad &bull Dec 30, 2011
Happy New Year! Following on from my 2009 and 2010 Yearly Wrap Up posts, here's one for 2011! It feels like this year has been a bit quieter in the travel department than my previous years but, looking back, I think it's actually been just as busy in reality. I guess having a home base in Rwanda and taking trips from there makes things seem a bit less hectic. But… Full Story »
