There’s nothing more exciting than a safari experience but not everyone can afford to travel to Africa. From April next year, animal lovers won’t need to travel to Disney’s Animal Kingdom to see African and other wildlife up close and personal. This comes as the Georgia Safari Conservation Park is set to open in 2024. Read on to find out what you can expect from a...
In the past couple of years, rail travel has been booming with new sleeper train routes being launched in Europe. Next in line is a series of sleeper trains from a pioneering company, ÖBB Nightjet planning to connect Barcelona in Spain with the rest of Europe. These night trains allow a traveler to go to sleep in one country and wake up in another while avoiding...
According to the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), travelers’ interest in Africa has soared. In fact, it reports that international traveler arrivals in Africa have surged to 84 percent of pre-pandemic levels. Meanwhile, the continent has plenty to offer besides magnificent safaris in many of its countries. Read on to find out why Africa’s popularity...
Italy is launching a new sleeper train to allow travelers to “rediscover its riches” in a new and sustainable way. As part of these plans, a new sleeper train is set to take skiers to the heart of the slopes in the Dolomites. Starting from December 15, a luxurious sleeper train will run from Rome to the iconic ski resort of Cortina d’Ampezzo. Read on to find out more...
Southwest Airlines has announced that it is taking a big step toward environmental sustainability. It has outlined a new strategy, dubbed “Nonstop to Net Zero,” which lays out the airline’s plans toward reaching a goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. By doing so, it stresses its commitment to a greener future for air travel. Southwest Airlines plans to...
It was back in the 1990s that Costa Rica started its ecotourism trend and while it’s still winning, its near neighbor, Guatemala is catching up fast. Until recently, Guatemala focused on its indigenous culture, with its amazing Mayan ruins and the colonial architecture in its cities. However, due to all its stunningly beautiful landscapes, it is only natural (excuse...
In recent years, love locks have become a popular phenomenon, with lovers locking padlocks on fences around the world. Often, like in Paris, they had to be banned for the damage they wrought. Surprisingly, the trend has also affected the Grand Canyon National Park in the US. This has led to park officials asking people to stop, as the locks and their keys become a...