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MSC Cruises opens 2024/25 sales for South African travellers
Guests can enjoy a combination of activities and amenities onboard, suitable for the whole family. MSC Cruises on Wednesday opened sales for its South Africa 2024/25 sailing season that will feature...
South African Airways Relaunches Johannesburg To Perth Flights
The post-pandemic era is seeing airlines open plenty of new routes and resuming some old favorites, such as South African Airways announcing the return of flights between Johannesburg and Perth,...
Kenya goes visa-free for travelers – but there’s a catch
Traveling to one of Africa’s most popular destinations seemed to be about to get a lot easier in 2024 after the government of Kenya announced tourists would no longer need a visa. And then people...
Going Vegan For January? Why You Won’t Go Hungry With Emirates
The initial shift towards a plant-based diet can always be daunting. Whether it's for January or for good, or you’re just keen to cut back on meat occasionally, there’s no need to abandon plans for...
Apple iPhone survives 16,000 feet drop from Alaska Airlines flight with ‘no scratches
An Alaska Airlines flight recently met with a mid-air depressurisation accident when an iPhone fell off from 16,000 feet along with more objects. This iPhone survived the massive drop and was found...
More airlines ground Boeing 737 MAX 9s following Alaska’s plug door blowout
More carriers have confirmed that they are grounding their Boeing 737 MAX 9 fleets after an Alaska Airlines 737-9 suffered a plug door blowout shortly after takeoff. The Alaska Airlines Boeing...
Malaysia – Pre-Travel Form Needed
Foreigners travelling to Malaysia are now required to submit a digital arrival form, the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC). This is with the exception of Singaporean passport-holders, Malaysia...
Kenya to be a visa-free country for all tourists from January 2024
Kenya has announced that it will abolish visa requirements for all global visitors beginning January 2024. This decision, announced by President William Ruto, is rooted in the country's commitment...
‘Black level’ alert could see streets shut down in Madrid due to Christmas holiday overcrowding
A year’s increase of tourism in Spain ends with Madrid activating a black level measure for the influx of visitors to the city over the festive season. Streets in Madrid could be shut down due to...