Bomb blasts and gun attacks have been reported in Cairo today, just three weeks after a nail bomb exploded near a popular tourist bazaar killing 3 and wounding 18 people. Today's ... Read More

While shopping may not be the main reason you visit Africa, it will certainly be one of the pleasures you experience when you get there. You'll love getting lost in ... Read More

If you're planning a trip to Africa, one of the first things you should look into is your flight. There aren't too many airlines servicing the continent so flights book ... Read More

When you start researching your African safari, the term "Big Five" often crops up. The "Big 5" refers to the Lion, Leopard, Rhino, Elephant and Cape Buffalo. Why not the ... Read More

Whether you fancy whale-watching, surfing, rafting, wine tasting, birding, eating inexpensive gourmet meals or boarding one of the most luxurious trains in the world, South Africa will meet your vacation ... Read More

I've been adding to my Health and Safety category and find myself relating to many of these diseases, viruses, immunizations and parasites on a firsthand basis. There are many tall ... Read More

A bomb exploded in the heart of Cairo's old city on Thursday, wounding eighteen and killing three. French, American and Italian tourists were among those injured and killed. The ... Read More

A gorilla safari is really the king of all safaris in Africa. Not only do you get to see a highly endangered species at play (only 650 mountain gorillas are ... Read More

A few weeks ago I questioned whether Zimbabwe was still safe for visitors especially in the light of the then upcoming elections. Well, the elections were held on Thursday, 31st ... Read More