Monday, April 29, 2024
Imagine having to walk half an hour to collect clean drinking water, or worse, walking the same distance for water that is dirty and diseased. This is the reality for close to 300 million people in sub-Saharan Africa. In 2000 the United Nations introduced the Millennium Development goals. One of those […]
If you are planning on heading off on an African safari, sourcing suitable outdoor clothing should be a pre-requisite when packing your suitcase. You’ll find that a safari holiday is very informal, so your choice of clothing should reflect this. Just be sure to pack a smarter shirt or two […]
As the third-largest land mammal, the rhino is an integral part of the Kruger Park safari experience. However, the unprecedented number of rhinos being poached owing to a demand for their horns in Asian countries such as Vietnam means that they’re facing extinction. This article examines the differences between South […]
Everyone wants to see the fascinating wildlife, mountains, landscapes, rivers, deserts and beaches. When you are in Tanzania, you are exposed to many kinds of natural beauties. Safaris, cruising through beaches and mountains are some of the key attractions you will encounter in this beautiful country. We’ll have a look […]
One of the best things I love about being a freelance writer for a variety of clients across many industries - plus a voracious reader of current affairs and breaking news - is that I'm privy to a bunch of business trends that represent hot and happening opportunities for those […]
Kitchen waste. It’s a huge problem in almost every area of the world. People eat, then they throw away perfectly good pieces of chicken bones and melon rinds. What can we do about this? Well, we’ve set up the Working Committee to Eradicate Kitchen Waste. This Fall it will bring forward options for consideration […]
There are few gems with such a vibrantly outstanding hue than tanzanite - these stunning gemstones not only stand out for their intensity of colour, they are also highly prized as they can only be found in one place in the world, namely Tanzania, East Africa. The following guide will […]
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHb-dwQks1U] Africa can be a little more of a challenge to backpack than Europe, Asia and the Americas due to the lack of established transport, but that's part of the adventure. While South Africa has a solid tourism infrastructure, it's tropical neighbor, Mozambique is still the new kid on […]
This year was an interesting one for interior design. The order of the day was vibrancy, with bright yellow, stunning pink and vintage patterns dominating the biggest shows of the year. Designers were encouraged to experiment and employ a mixture of fabrics and patterns to stimulate the senses. The good […]
Ethiopia is on its way to becoming one of the top tourist destinations in Africa. The county's capital Addis Ababa, once known as Abyssinia, is a modern city typified by low-rise accommodation blocks and busy, traffic-jammed main streets. Founded as recently at the late 19th century, Addis Ababa is built […]
Over the past two decades, a significant amount of resources has been allotted for the victims of sexual assault and child sexual abuse, but not nearly as much attention has been given to the sexual perpetrators themselves. Recent evidence from the United States suggests that 1 in 10 teenage Americans […]
Home to some of the world's most beautiful beaches, as well as a number of rare plants and animals, the island paradise of Mauritius has long-been considered as a perfect holiday destination by people around the world. First colonised by the Dutch in the 16th century, before the French and […]