Andalucía is one of Spain’s most beloved tourist hotspots, evoking thoughts of white-washed buildings, red wine, tapas, sunshine and beaches. This is where the earliest Islamic influence in southern Spain harks back to the 8th century, following the Moorish invasion of the Iberian Peninsula. But did you also know that Andalucía is home to Europe’s…
Skimming the surface
Seeing is believing: Mike Unwin cherishes the fly-by of his high-speed fisher friend “Chip-chip, chip-chip.” A high-pitched, yapping call heralds a familiar evening fly-past. I look up to see four birds appearing around the bend, their long, elastic, wings reflected in the river’s dying gleam. It’s my dusk alarm call: an announcement that darkness is falling…
Meet the Nkosis – Travel Africa Magazine
[ad_1] A brand new initiative in South Africaâs Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Game Reserve is enabling company to expertise what it’s actually prefer to dwell in a rural Zulu family. Ann and Steve Toon paid a go to. Mam Nkosi is dashing from her hut clutching one thing near her physique. The frill of her shiny pink skirt…
The best park you’ve never heard of
If you’re the sort of safari-goer that loves the solitude of being in the bush, with all the right wildlife but without too many tourists around, then we have just the spot for you – and it’s perfectly placed if you want to link Tanzania’s northern circuit with Zanzibar. By Phil Clisby Often overlooked in…
Can you capture the soul of Africa?
[ad_1] Wilderness Safarisâ photograph competitors now open to assist conservation If youâve taken some photographs that showcase Africaâs extraordinary folks, wildlife and experiences, then you have the month of September to submit them for consideration in Wilderness Safarisâ âCapture the Soul of Africaâ photographic competitors, run in partnership with Olympus. This gallery celebrates some of…
The six questions to ask before you decide where to go on safari
[ad_1] So, you need to go to Africa? Knowing how to begin the planning course of might be significantly daunting: the continent provides a rare quantity selection. And whereas choosing the proper vacation spot might appear to be probably the most urgent challenge to anybody planning an African vacation or journey, âWhere should I go?â…
Prince Harry launches initiative to make travel more sustainable
Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, has launched a scheme to make travel more environmentally friendly and make the travel sector more sustainable. This mission has the backing of Booking.com, Skyscanner and TripAdvisor – bigwigs in the travel sector. In his speech made in Amsterdam the Prince said: We have the opportunity to address this tourism paradox…
Hard Rock Hotel opens in Maldives
Hard Rock International announces the opening of its first Maldivian property, Hard Rock Hotel Maldives, as part of CROSSROADS Maldives – the country’s first and only integrated resort. Situated across the Emboodhoo lagoon, the music-infused hotel has 178 guestrooms, ranging from beach villas and family suites to one and two-bedroom overwater villas. Dale Hipsh, senior vice…
âPotential is all you needâ
[ad_1] As a information in Botswanaâs Moremi Game Reserve, Leeng Lynn Tebalo has grown up in a male-dominated atmosphere. But that hasnât phased her: pursue what you love, she says, and you gainedât really feel the hindrances. She talks to Mana Meadows. Lynnâs love of nature began early. âI got into guiding through the love…
What does tea tree oil do for our skin and even our lifestyle?
Tea Tree Oil is a plant extract that is a powerful, natural antibacterial, which inhibits a broad spectrum of bacteria to cleanse and protect skin abrasions and blemishes. It contains no less than 36% of the active ingredient terpinen-4-ol, a proven germicide. It’s also low in para-cymene content to minimise skin irritation, and does not…