Hurtigruten, the world’s largest expedition cruise company, made history this week by introducing the world’s first hybrid battery-powered cruise ship to cross the legendary Northwest Passage. When the expedition cruise ship, MS Roald Amundsen, arrived at Nome, Alaska, in the evening of September 10, captain Kai Albrigtsen made a monumental entry in the ship’s logbook:…
EU gives flying assurances in the event of a No-Deal Brexit until October 2020
While the possibility of a No-Deal Brexit is being thrashed out in the House of Lords, flyers can at least be assured that their flights will still be able to operate between the UK and the EU at least until 24 October 2020. That’s because the European Commission have extended the deadline in their unilateral…
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…
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…
Marriott and IAG hotel giants to ditch small plastic toiletry bottles from hotel rooms
Holidaymakers who traditionally swipe toiletries from their hotel rooms will soon find this perk has disappeared. Two global hotel groups have announced that they will be dispensing with toiletries in a bid to minimise plastic waste. Marriot which has 7,000 properties worldwide that includes Sheraton, Wesstin and Ritz-Carlot is planning to ditch these tiny single…
8 essential Johnny Clegg songs
[ad_1] The spirit of the Great Heart For a terrific many individuals, Johnny Cleggâs passing final month dropped at a detailed a narrative that has accompanied them by means of South Africaâs transition to democracy. His music â with Juluka, then Savuka, and as a solo artist â was the soundtrack to the struggles and…
Heathrow airport to install new scanners so liquids can be left in bags
Passengers can look forward to a less stressful experience as they pass through security at Heathrow airport thanks to a £50 million investment in next-generation scanning technology Ever since the discovery of a terror plot to detonate liquid explosives on board transatlantic flights in 2006 we have been restricted to a mere one litre of…
British Airways’ errant emails confuse holidaymakers by saying their flight was cancelled when it wasn’t
The impending British Airways pilot strike due to happen on 9, 10 and 27 September was always going to cause holiday misery, but this was compounded today (Sunday 25th August) when the airline sent out an email to customers with tickets booked on other days saying their flights were cancelled. Thousands of British Airways passengers…
SAFE Global: a travel security App worth creating
Do you or your family ever wonder about safety whilst travelling abroad? SAFE Global is an innovative travel security companion enabling users to connect with family and friends wherever they are in the world, as well as stay updated about what’s happening around them. The App is particularly relevant for this day and age as…