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Riding the bullet train to Utsunomiya, Japan’s gyoza capital
Japan’s reputation as a culinary powerhouse is without doubt. Ramen noodles luxuriating in an aromatic miso broth; artfully-plated sushi which looks (almost) too good to eat. Yet if there’s one...
Travel industry adoption of facial recognition grows
Travelers are likely to be among the first to experience the mass worldwide commercial deployment of facial recognition, with a steady stream of new adoptions at airports, cruise lines and amusement...
Uber introduces hot air balloon rides in Türkiye
Uber has added a new feature on its app for users in Cappadocia, Türkiye. The region, famed for the its picturesque and Instagrammable hot air balloon filled landscapes, is one of Türkiye’s most...
Disney links with Lift for co-branded aircraft to launch ‘biggest campaign ever’
The holiday collaboration between The Walt Disney Company Africa and LIFT will see the aircraft appear in South African skies for some of the airline’s Johannesburg, Durban, and Cape Town routes....
Visa waiver agreement between Ghana and South Africa for ordinary passport holders
Holders of regular passports in Ghana and South Africa will no longer need a visa, according to their respective governments. In a statement shared publicly, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs...
LIFT Airlines hosts silent disco on board flights
LIFT Airlines recently pleasantly surprised its passengers in a memorable way. On October 16, travellers departing from both Cape Town and Johannesburg were in for an unexpected treat. LIFT Airlines...
Cambodia’s Newest and Biggest Airport Aims to Bring More Tourists to Angkor Wat
Cambodia has a brand-new airport for travelers flying directly to its popular attraction of Angkor Wat, offering an upgraded experience to get to the famous site in an effort to boost tourism. The...
Australia’s most famous attraction turns 50
Saying that the Sydney Opera House is a well-known icon of Australia is kind of like saying the Amazon is a creek. The building, which turns 50 years old on October 20, has been given a cultural...
Here is Cathay Pacific’s new ‘Aria’ 777 business class
Cathay Pacific will launch a new business class for its Boeing 777 flagship jets in the second quarter of 2024, and it looks like a suite with the lot. Cathay’s new 777 business suites will also...