Category: Overlands

A REMARKABLY diverse region fused by its prolific wildlife, breathtaking landscapes and remnants of a fascinating ancient culture, Southern Africa will etch itself on to your heart. via Fall for the rugged terrain of Southern Africa | Travel | Travel News and Holiday Deals | | Herald Sun.

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. 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.

Nine out of 10 travelers around the world can't leave home without a gadget – AfricanBrains. The need to stay connected at every corner of the globe, has made technology both a trusty companion and an indispensable resource for leisure travelers.

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

For more than half a century, he has been traversing continents – often overland by way of ‘old buses’ and ‘beaten-up trains’ – extolling the virtues of striking out on your own. via Travel: Bring Paul Theroux’s The Last Train To Zona Verde to life | Metro News.

South Sunan travel and tourism South Sudan government reshuffle sees split of wildlife …. The recent sacking of the South Sudan cabinet paved the way to reorganize the government and implement sharp cost saving measures by reducing the number of ministries to only 18, from previously twice that number.

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