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….
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…
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…
Deep Dive: Examining Hawaiian Airlines’ Californian Routes
Photo: Minh K Tran & gladder | Shutterstock, Simple Flying California, the Golden State, is Hawaiian Airlines’ best-served state in the United States. Direct services are in action, from its numerous gateways across the Hawaiian archipelago to at least eight gateways…
48 hours in South Korea visa-free: Where to go, what to do via K-stopover
MANILA, Philippines — As avid fans of everything from K-dramas to K-pop, many Filipinos dream of experiencing South Korea in person—to take in its famous attractions, explore bustling shopping districts, and immerse themselves in the culture that has captured their…
Iberia’s New Airbus A321XLR Makes 1st Flight From Madrid To Paris CDG
Photo: Airbus Iberia has just completed the world’s first passenger flight with the Airbus A321XLR, touching down at Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) this morning. The A321XLR has become one of the most hotly-anticipated aircraft in recent years, and this…