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Driving abroad: These 34 countries accept SA licences
Are you planning to drive abroad but worried whether your South African driver’s licence will be accepted? There are 34 countries that recognise an SA driver’s licence, including the UK and...
Inflight IMAX: this business class seat has a 45” curved video screen
The next stage in the evolution of business class could make that private suite more like a private box at a widescreen IMAX cinema – and yes, drinks and popcorn would be just the press of a button...
New UAE visa rules set to hit African travellers & airlines
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced stringent measures to deter individuals from entering the Gulf nation as visitors and subsequently working without the necessary documents. The oil-rich...
Singapore Airlines changes seatbelt sign policy following fatal turbulence incident
Singapore Airlines has tweaked its in-flight seatbelt sign policies and altered at least one flight route after a turbulence incident this week killed one person and left dozens more hospitalized,...
Mandarin Oriental to open first Rome property
Mandarin Oriental has announced plans for its first hotel in the Italian capital. The 108-room Mandarin Oriental, Rome will be housed within ten 19th-century villas between Via Piemonte and...
British Airways to launch first ever flights to Tromso
British Airways has announced plans to fly to the Norwegian city of Tromso this winter. The flag carrier will operate a twice-weekly (Thursday and Sunday) service from Heathrow between 1 December,...
Mt. Fuji no more: Japanese town erects huge black screen to deter crowds of selfie-seeking tourists
A town is Japan has got so fed up with tourists that they have built a huge fence blocking the view of the attraction they are coming for - the famous Mount Fuji. The 20-metre long and 2.5-metre...
Schengen Visa Fees to increase by 12 per cent starting June 11, 2024
Schengen Visa fee for adult applicants is set to increase from €80 to €90 starting June 11, 2024, according to a statement from the Slovenian Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs. Children aged...
How air turbulence creates danger in the skies
Air travel and turbulence have always gone hand in hand with many flights, especially long haul, experiencing spells of bumpiness. The severe episode on board a Singapore Airlines plane in which one...