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Adventure and destination guides
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Superyacht journey from Côte d’Azur to Greek Islands
As the demand for luxury cruising continues to soar around the globe, travelers can expect a wave of new superyachts dropping anchor over the next two years. Enter the latest ship we’re obsessed with: Amangati, Aman’s first ocean-going motor yacht. While the 600-foot, nine-deck yacht is still under construction, the vessel’s first itineraries were announced read more
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Best Hotels in New Orleans for Style & Hospitality
I moved to New Orleans in 2011, but I’ve been visiting and reviewing hotels in the city since 2001. Needless to say, I’ve seen the hospitality scene evolve over the past 25 years. The grand old hotels—some of the longest operating properties in the country, such as Hotel Monteleone, The Roosevelt, and Le Pavillon—reassuringly continue read more
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Ghana: World Cup 2026 / Apply Early for Visas – US Embassy
The U.S. Embassy in Accra is encouraging Ghanaian football enthusiasts and fans of the Black Stars planning to travel to the U.S for 2026 World Cup to apply early as it opened thousands of additional non-immigrant visa appointment and slots. A statement issued by the U.S. Embassy in Accra said many of the openings are read more
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Rwanda: Inside Rwandas Multi-Layered Strategy to Curb Poaching
10% of all park tourism revenue is channelled back to neighbouring communities. Claude Hakorimana, 32, a former poacher from a community bordering Volcanoes National Park, says he was drawn into illegal hunting at a very young age because it was all he knew growing up. He recalls starting at just 14, watching his parents rely read more
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Uganda: Its Uganda to the World At Fitur Madrid 2026 Tourism Expo
Uganda is participating in the International Tourism Trade Fair (FITUR) 2026 in Madrid, showcasing its tourism and investment opportunities as part of the government’s strategic push to deepen international partnerships and boost economic diplomacy in Southern Europe and Spanish-speaking markets. The fair runs from January 21 to 25 at IFEMA Madrid. The Ugandan delegation is read more
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The Most Turbulent Flight Route on Every Continent
Even for the calmest of fliers, a sudden bout of unexpected turbulence can be unnerving, especially when it’s the kind to jolt you from your seat and send drinks on your tray table flying. Luckily, that kind of extreme turbulence is rare, and even when it does occur, it’s unlikely to cause any real safety read more
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13 Beautiful Places in Oman for Fjords, Dunes, and Waterfalls
Terraced fields seen from Jebel Akhdar Mountain in Oman Getty Images Jebel Akhdar High above the lowlands, Jebel Akhdar—the “Green Mountain”—lives up to its name in defiant patches of cool and color. Rising more than 1.24 miles above sea level, this limestone plateau is full of stone villages and agricultural terraces where pomegranates, walnuts, apricots, read more
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'Rental Family' Director Hikari Finding Peace on Set Amid the Bustle of Tokyo
On Location peels back the curtain on some of your favorite films, television shows, and more. This time, we take a look at Rental Family. We speak to Japanese director Hikari about her film Rental Family, which follows the story of Phillip, an American actor living in Tokyo (Brendan Fraser) who is recruited by an read more
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Kenya: Miano Urges Counties to Boost Tourism to Sh1.1tn
Nairobi — Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano has urged county governments to identify, develop, and promote diverse tourism opportunities to help Kenya hit 5.5 million international visitors and Sh1.1 trillion in revenue by 2028. Speaking at a Council of Governors (CoG) engagement in Naivasha, Miano said counties, as custodians of local tourism–from wildlife read more
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Nigeria: FG to Partner Niger On Tourism Development
The federal government and the Niger State Government are to develop the state’s tourism and cultural assets, with a focus on repositioning festivals such as Hawan Bariki to drive economic growth, job creation and national cultural visibility. The federal government has pledged to collaborate with the Niger State Government to develop the state’s tourism assets read more
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Liberia: Implications of the U.S. Visa Suspension for Liberians
Since the recent indefinite pause in U.S. immigrant visa processing for Liberia (among 74 other countries) last week, I have received multiple requests from both local and international journalists and policymakers seeking my perspective. I must first acknowledge that the US visa restrictions have implications for the 74 affected countries; however, this measure, a part read more
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The Best Hotels in Scotland, From Cozy Cottages to Grand City Stays
Some of the best hotels in Scotland exist outside of the cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow—but that’s not to say you can’t find somewhere exceptional to stay wherever you wish to lay your head across the country. Whether you’re looking for a cosmopolitan city break or hoping to explore Scotland’s stunning coastline on the road read more
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15 Best Packing Cubes for Space Saving and Organization
Packing well is equal parts strategy and restraint: knowing what to bring, and knowing how to keep it all under control. That’s where packing cubes earn their place in your suitcase. Designed to streamline the way you pack, these lightweight organizers help maximize space while keeping everything exactly where you expect it to be. From read more
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The Texas Diners, Oil Rigs, and Stadiums of 'Landman'
On Location peels back the curtain on some of your favorite films, television shows, and more. On Landman, Tommy Norris (Billy Bob Thornton) is always either muttering an exasperated quip, a strangely profound observation, or taking a puff of a cigarette. Tommy, the titular landman, has the not-so-glamorous role of procuring leases for oil extraction, read more
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Kenya: Miano Hails iShowSpeed Visit As Win After Record-Breaking Stream
Nairobi — Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano on Sunday hailed the visit by American streaming sensation iShowSpeed as a major boost for Kenya’s tourism profile, saying the influencer’s Kenya tour had given Africa a rare opportunity to tell its own story to the world. “Today we are hosting iShowSpeed, one of the greatest influencers on read more
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Kenya: iShowSpeed in Maasai Mara to Spotlight Kenyas Tourism
Nairobi — American social media sensation iShowSpeed is expected to visit the Maasai Mara next, capping off a whirlwind Kenya tour that Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano says has already boosted the country’s global profile. “Hosting iShowSpeed gives Africa a rare platform to tell its own stories — the beauty, the culture, and our hospitality,” read more
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Kenya: iShowSpeed Stuns Fans After Backflipping in Front of Lions During Kenya Safari
Nairobi — American YouTube and Twitch sensation iShowSpeed sent shockwaves across the internet after performing a backflip just metres away from a group of lions while on safari in Kenya, a heart-stopping moment that quickly went viral worldwide. The dramatic incident occurred during a live-streamed safari experience at the Maasai Mara National Reserve, where the read more
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Kenya: IShowSpeed in Awe Over Kenyas Modern Talanta Stadium
Nairobi — When IShowSpeed’s helicopter swept across Nairobi and Talanta Stadium came into view, his reaction was instant: pure awe. The brief moment, broadcast to millions, did more than capture surprise. It introduced Kenya’s most ambitious sports project to a global audience, and reframed how the country is being seen. Talanta Stadium, envisioned as a read more
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Kenya: Heart-Stopping & Hilarious – IShowSpeed Almost Walks Into Lion Territory
Nairobi — International streaming sensation iShowSpeed had a heart-stopping moment during his Kenya tour when his car broke down inside a national park teeming with lions. The incident, shared widely on social media, left fans both laughing and concerned for the safety of the energetic entertainer. According to eyewitnesses and footage from the scene, iShowSpeed read more
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Nigeria: Trump Administration Revoked Over 100,000 Visas in 2025
The State Department, in a post on X, disclosed that during this period, the administration revoked around 8,000 student visas. In 2025, the US government revoked more than 100,000 visas, doubling the total number revoked in 2024 under the Joe Biden administration. This set a new record for the Donald Trump administration, which has embarked read more
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