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6 Most Eccentric Towns In Colorado

One of the most visited destinations in America’s Western region, Colorado‘s appeal extends far beyond the bustling city of Denver and the state’s world-class ski resorts. Venture outside these locations, and you’ll discover a whole host of interesting small towns…

The President Hotel scores sustainability certification

The President Hotel. Source: The President Hotel The President Hotel in Cape Town has earned the globally recognised Green Key certification, joining the ranks of the most sustainable hotels in sub-Saharan Africa. Green Key is recognised as the premier standard of excellence…

Why hotels always have white sheets, according to experts – and it’s not just for cleanliness

HOTEL linen is always bright and white – but experts have revealed the decision is more tactical than you’d think. Apparently there is more to using the classic crisp white sheet than just aesthetics. Using bright white sheets is actually…

The huge country of 133m with hardly any tourists named Africa’s ‘best’ hidden gem

Ethiopia has come along way since being the face of African famine and poverty in the 80s. Its development may like in its untapped tourist marvels. The country possesses a wealth of natural beauty and historical sites, ripe for tourism…

Africa’s smallest mainland country overlooked by tourists that’s squeezed around a river

The Gambia is the smallest country on the African mainland and is characterised by its narrow width. Gambia is the smallest country in mainland Africa (Image: Getty) When looking at a map of Africa, this country appears to have been…

Lake Natron: Myths, flamingos and hidden tourism treasures

What you need to know: Flamingos at Lake Natron with  volcanic Oldoinyo Lengai in the background. PHOTO | FILE Some of the most outlandish myths being spread across the internet are that Lake Natron, located in northern Tanzania in Ngorongoro…

The world’s strangest airport where jets roar just metres over sunbathing tourists

So extraordinary is the spectacle that the strip of sand on the Dutch side of the island has become a hotspot for thrill speakers from all over the world, Planes pass frighteningly close to passengers during take off and landing….

Couple shared details of ‘holiday from hell’ as total number of tourists left seriously ill hits 1,100

Tourists have claimed to have fallen ill with serious gastric illnesses while on the island A couple who are among the group of tourists filing a group lawsuit against TUI have explained what happened on their ‘holiday from hell’ to…

The longest railway journey in the world spanning 8,000 miles and five countries

The route connect the far-east of Asia all the way to the far-west of Europe. The train travels from Yiwu to Madrid in both directions (Image: Getty) Railways are becoming an increasingly popular way to both travel and move goods…

Philippine hotel named biggest chicken-shaped building in the world in Guinness records

The 35m-tall hotel has 15 rooms equipped with television sets and large beds. A hotel in the Philippines now has something to crow about – a Guinness Book of World Records accolade for the biggest chicken-shaped building in the world….