Guinea-Bissau: Travels in One of Africa’s Poorest Countries | Rachel Stern

Guinea-Bissau: Travels in One of Africa's Poorest Countries | Rachel Stern. The torrential rains began in Bissau, and women and children ran nearly naked into the street, equipped with soap. Even in the capital of the West African country of Guinea-Bissau, most people are without running water, and see the rainy season as a chance … Continued

More tourists planning visits|Africa|chinadaily.com.cn

More tourists planning visits|Africa|chinadaily.com.cn. Before Su Li, a 45-year-old manager of a travel agency in Yunnan province, went to Kenya in August with her family and clients, she was concerned the scenes in such a remote place might disappoint her group, and she did not know about the conditions in the country.

Capetown World Design Capital | Cape Of Good Looks

Capetown World Design Capital | Cape Of Good Looks. Cape Town, blessed with natural beauty many African cities only dream of, is using design to reshape a city with a troubled past. Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/travel/cape-of-good-looks-20130807-2rg4h.html#ixzz2bY1QVgWP

Rupee gain: South Africa and Down Under beckon Indians – Times Of India

Rupee gain: South Africa and Down Under beckon Indians – Times Of India. CHENNAI: International travel has become 20% more expensive after the rupee’s 10% fall against the dollar since April, but it’s not time to pack away your holiday plans just yet. A trip to the Table mountain in South Africa or a visit … Continued

JetBlue and South African Airways announce bilateral codeshare

JetBlue and South African Airways announce bilateral codeshare. NEW YORK and JOHANNESBURG – JetBlue Airways and South African Airways (SAA) announced a bilateral codeshare agreement to seamlessly connect the carriers’ networks via New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Washington’s Dulles International Airport (IAD). The agreement is pending U.S. DOT regulatory approval and … Continued

Promising future for Africa despite challenges

Promising future for Africa despite challenges. A big barrier for Africa tourism is the lack of transportation infrastructure. Even though some low-cost air carriers have emerged over the last decade, only a small percentage of airfields are paved and airlift remains limited due to high operating costs. – See more at: http://www.traveldailynews.com/news/article/55951/promising-future-for-africa-despite#sthash.7F9uCoRa.dpuf