tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81422639985705794542024-03-25T06:58:52.095-07:00BYB2Africa TravelsTravelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13306502025557836803noreply@blogger.comBlogger2206125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8142263998570579454.post-2692764453679890412024-02-09T08:24:00.000-08:002024-02-09T08:24:44.107-08:0011 amazing things to do in Palma<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8rMgWCU4X4_g-RomVlVgDI6zCPv4055dNgsPJtDXNxiqRq9uR0t05GsQxltB1s1QvgI-Gz-f4LCM4Awm7UOKJudHjfjT6KzByLLKpO_O3U4osaLbeB-bCHNrQ5fzEJWXY4ySf_9dWtDt2Er0AkheyXV8ArD3047bxXlpuxv_QKUSTVAp4JCusMzneZIQ/s284/2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="177" data-original-width="284" height="177" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8rMgWCU4X4_g-RomVlVgDI6zCPv4055dNgsPJtDXNxiqRq9uR0t05GsQxltB1s1QvgI-Gz-f4LCM4Awm7UOKJudHjfjT6KzByLLKpO_O3U4osaLbeB-bCHNrQ5fzEJWXY4ySf_9dWtDt2Er0AkheyXV8ArD3047bxXlpuxv_QKUSTVAp4JCusMzneZIQ/s1600/2.jpg" width="284" /></a></div>Exploring Palma, with its intoxicating mix of Moorish, medieval, and gothic landmarks, and galleries, museums and historic churches, is always a pleasure whether for a weekend break or longer stay. But there is so much more to experience in this compact and beautiful coastal city.<p></p><p>In the labyrinth of cobbled streets of the old town are ancient former palaces, convents, gardens and artisan studios brimming with charm and authenticity. There are buzzing and colourful markets, cultural events and annual fiestas galore while vibrant boutiques from glitzy and designer to vintage and boho chic, can be enjoyed throughout the city. Here are the top attractions.</p><p>For further inspiration, see our guide to spending the weekend in Palma, plus the best hotels, nightlife and restaurants in the city.</p><p><br /></p><p>By Anna Nicholas.</p><p>Full story at <a href="https://uk.style.yahoo.com/11-amazing-things-palma-summer-100000911.html">Yahoo News</a>.</p>Travelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13306502025557836803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8142263998570579454.post-11580667018463424362024-02-06T06:04:00.000-08:002024-02-06T06:04:21.677-08:00Here are the colours of cabs in different cities in Nigeria<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_OYVL_WJTSRZEtBHgUjjFK0xR4hyphenhyphenY_siNRknrlXr9C8GcLJy2pyEIeO5r_onJ2ldGXO9tE2Ns-oJFvOJPI4W-ng2WpchtNGiKohVwwlQ7Bn_67wN1Nm0mRf7555ep2JpJejBDxmojLWa082YULGXo1_OJWPMmmElwiMllz24U9ggiWoIjahERFqg4JwM/s318/7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="158" data-original-width="318" height="158" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_OYVL_WJTSRZEtBHgUjjFK0xR4hyphenhyphenY_siNRknrlXr9C8GcLJy2pyEIeO5r_onJ2ldGXO9tE2Ns-oJFvOJPI4W-ng2WpchtNGiKohVwwlQ7Bn_67wN1Nm0mRf7555ep2JpJejBDxmojLWa082YULGXo1_OJWPMmmElwiMllz24U9ggiWoIjahERFqg4JwM/s1600/7.jpg" width="318" /></a></div>What is the cab colour in your city?<p></p><p>Each state in Nigeria expresses itself in the colours that paint the streets.</p><p>Cabs or taxis in Nigeria are commercial or private cars used to transport groups of people from one place to the other.</p><p>While yellow-and-black are widely accepted as the colour of cabs all over the world, it isn't the same here in Nigeria. Most states have distinct, uniform colours to signify cabs.</p><p><b>Lagos</b></p><p>The signature yellow and black have become synonymous with Lagos and are used for everything from cabs to kekes and buses. The yellow covers most of the car and there are two black stripes at the sides of the car. Cabs in Lagos are usually very expensive.</p><p><br /></p><p>Full story at <a href="https://www.pulse.ng/lifestyle/food-travel/cab-colours-in-different-cities-in-nigeria/8dd78qx">Pulse NG</a>.</p><p>By Adaobi Onyeakagbu.</p><p><br /></p>Travelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13306502025557836803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8142263998570579454.post-78900329530378153792024-02-05T07:11:00.000-08:002024-02-05T07:11:48.031-08:00More families are bringing grandma and grandpa on vacation. Is multigenerational travel a good idea?<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiFghTlSJ10vT3Ywqrta_uhLoj_VUN_cLPVAq-0qm2K9OyPf3VaWdvMROdG07iplTjNbJgLwyO15cy0-_4pdvn6Ww9mG4kgBNeMbX7dtUL1RyFzDAU26VhdUx9X7KVDbTEe23Z9snnWZl3FUxgk8EsPLYFmD0sRTZK6QmPSnWB2LI58nkxdqo1SRAyCOs/s275/7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="183" data-original-width="275" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiFghTlSJ10vT3Ywqrta_uhLoj_VUN_cLPVAq-0qm2K9OyPf3VaWdvMROdG07iplTjNbJgLwyO15cy0-_4pdvn6Ww9mG4kgBNeMbX7dtUL1RyFzDAU26VhdUx9X7KVDbTEe23Z9snnWZl3FUxgk8EsPLYFmD0sRTZK6QmPSnWB2LI58nkxdqo1SRAyCOs/s1600/7.jpg" width="275" /></a></div>Far more than previous generations, current parents — largely millennials but also some Gen X- and Z-ers creeping in there too — are taking multigenerational vacations, complete with kids and grandparents along for the ride. On the surface, it looks like a win-win, with parents (hopefully) getting some vacation child care out of Grandma, while grandparents supposedly soak up more quality time with grandkids. But how helpful is it to have such an unwieldy travel group — and is everyone just overwhelmed? Here’s what travelers of any generation should know about planning a big family vacation — and pulling it off with fewer risks, more rewards and everyone’s mental health intact.<p></p><p>The multigenerational travel trend</p><p>For plenty of families, like Dr. Sherry Katz-Bearnot’s, multigenerational travel had been a tradition for decades. “Even when our kids were little, we traveled with my parents,” Katz-Bearnot, a psychiatrist, mother of three and grandmother of two tells Yahoo Life of her vacations in the 1980s and ’90s. “We went to Colonial Williamsburg with the kids and my parents, and they loved it.” Thirtysomething years later, she’s recently returned from a successful trip to Europe with her grown kids and her grandchildren. And these days, more families than ever are hopping on the bandwagon.</p><p>Jared Benoff, owner of the travel agency Vacationeeze, says his business has seen a steady uptick in multigenerational travel in recent years. And while these trips used to be anchored to a milestone — say, a 60th birthday or a 50th wedding anniversary — they’re no longer for special occasions only, Benoff tells Yahoo Life. “Especially since COVID, we're seeing even more ‘just because’ trips,” complete with kids and parents and grandparents alike, he adds. “More people are realizing you don't need a reason to take an incredible trip together as a big family, and there's no better way to experience a place than together.”</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>By Amelia Edelman.</p><p>Full story at <a href="https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/more-families-are-bringing-grandma-and-grandpa-on-vacation-is-multi-generational-travel-a-good-idea-211618778.html">Yahoo News</a>.</p>Travelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13306502025557836803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8142263998570579454.post-84174859566937929442024-01-29T23:28:00.000-08:002024-01-29T23:28:27.805-08:00Nigerian lady Pelumi Nubi will attempt to travel by road from London to Lagos<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFedDTQg6LigMPMmIJ9zAjam4BmnJhltHs-07AwdQ6eo4P-7cit6M4-FGkMfYM7rpYVf-DQ2hBAVL4lZXsntw3UDpzdbzRfgCG7eGZjeOYAuxEUz54Iq0aS31SsOYNJnwKDN3RQwj0Y2eqeJSocxbSXHY5jNwNT9HGDHEl76J-pM3CaX5XBDnRkA5x3JY/s318/7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="158" data-original-width="318" height="158" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFedDTQg6LigMPMmIJ9zAjam4BmnJhltHs-07AwdQ6eo4P-7cit6M4-FGkMfYM7rpYVf-DQ2hBAVL4lZXsntw3UDpzdbzRfgCG7eGZjeOYAuxEUz54Iq0aS31SsOYNJnwKDN3RQwj0Y2eqeJSocxbSXHY5jNwNT9HGDHEl76J-pM3CaX5XBDnRkA5x3JY/s1600/7.jpg" width="318" /></a></div>This Nigerian woman is attempting a daring feat - travelling from London to Lagos by road.<p></p><p>Pelumi Nubi, a 29-year-old Nigerian adventurer living in the United Kingdom who has visited 80 countries, is planning a groundbreaking solo road trip. She's driving from London to Lagos rather than taking a plane.</p><p>Why is she doing this, you might ask. This ambitious adventure is more than just checking another destination off her list. It's driven by the pleasure of adventure, a desire to encourage other female solo travellers, particularly black women, and a desire to challenge preconceived notions about what's possible.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>By Temi Iwalaiye.</p><p>Full story at <a href="https://www.pulse.ng/lifestyle/food-travel/pelumi-nubi-nigerian-to-travel-by-road-from-london-to-lagos/g7zpeqn">Pulse NG</a>.</p>Travelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13306502025557836803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8142263998570579454.post-59632619541807990042023-12-12T23:31:00.000-08:002023-12-12T23:31:46.390-08:00Airlines to pay customers at least 40% for flight delays – Keyamo<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg87NzNIvD5uHQcM6TOMGj5z7dkxRC_jUkv3LiyBWLwShHd0QZlsRcuUyiJarffqpM4PWTEkt1LFEkhhj0-r8_-3FxnTK_g6xyCc2Vfv27LEljGq61zUP_XBetwMipBF6fUq32A7JuDsNsrw7cbMBv-aegsKsoQ3RuYwVsw_1w4ujCGIpIq1sxz9iMmRk/s318/5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="158" data-original-width="318" height="158" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg87NzNIvD5uHQcM6TOMGj5z7dkxRC_jUkv3LiyBWLwShHd0QZlsRcuUyiJarffqpM4PWTEkt1LFEkhhj0-r8_-3FxnTK_g6xyCc2Vfv27LEljGq61zUP_XBetwMipBF6fUq32A7JuDsNsrw7cbMBv-aegsKsoQ3RuYwVsw_1w4ujCGIpIq1sxz9iMmRk/s1600/5.jpg" width="318" /></a></div>The initiative is set to kick off in January<p></p><p>The Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, has unveiled a new initiative aimed at ensuring accountability for delayed or cancelled flights.</p><p>The minister disclosed that a comprehensive list of airlines responsible for such inconveniences would be regularly published in the media as part of a compensation strategy.</p><p>Addressing the media, Keyamo stressed the importance of transparency in informing the public about airline performance, urging regulators to provide detailed information on the duration of delays and actions taken against non-compliant airlines.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>By Ima Elijah.</p><p>Full story at <a href="https://www.pulse.ng/news/local/airlines-to-pay-customers-at-least-40-for-flight-delays-aviation-minister-keyamo/bq4c36w">Pulse NG</a>.</p>Travelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13306502025557836803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8142263998570579454.post-77470911914443225052023-12-05T01:03:00.000-08:002023-12-05T01:03:16.036-08:00 Author's Update: Google Play Books Store.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8hySRk1K6K5GRKeRXv047pxtX24I58YoKMx2Jtaa-dppZGjRfwv0lgjZCwcOFgf8WhGvLHLCvZb1aKbr10uE9lAJ4OVqJ2rSP9vM3KPmmAoFjtORczxrnGSudHet39k194dwnyqEI-mmkxFz_R1cLCcS0GlZcYe3byE-jWpPoZG1zTgZEzSwXxcEjkvU/s960/29793552_1753459678030837_5267592438662299648_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8hySRk1K6K5GRKeRXv047pxtX24I58YoKMx2Jtaa-dppZGjRfwv0lgjZCwcOFgf8WhGvLHLCvZb1aKbr10uE9lAJ4OVqJ2rSP9vM3KPmmAoFjtORczxrnGSudHet39k194dwnyqEI-mmkxFz_R1cLCcS0GlZcYe3byE-jWpPoZG1zTgZEzSwXxcEjkvU/s320/29793552_1753459678030837_5267592438662299648_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Buying my books on Google Play Book Store is now easier:<p></p><p><br /></p><p>1. Load any airtime equivalent to the amount my book is sold for.</p><p><br /></p><p>2. Go to Google Play Book Store and search (Olagunju Success Taiwo).</p><p><br /></p><p>3. Pay for the book via airtime.</p><p><br /></p><p>4. Download the book to your phone and start reading.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>All the best for your support guys:</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Google Play Books Link: <a href="https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Olagunju_Success_Taiwo_Making_the_CHANGE_Evident?id=J4AwDwAAQBAJ&hl=en&gl=US&pli=1" style="background-color: white; color: #cc6611; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-decoration-line: none;">https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Olagunju_Success_Taiwo_Making_the_CHANGE_Evident?id=J4AwDwAAQBAJ&hl=en&gl=US&pli=1</a></p>Travelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13306502025557836803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8142263998570579454.post-85562564895019320812023-11-08T22:41:00.002-08:002023-11-08T22:41:23.735-08:00Picasso masterpiece kicks off auction season forecast to sell $2.5bn in art<p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlrfqYMia2C7bzZLfkpJ966p_j5J6TMHP-LkDMcNAqbZA88XDO3WQMlP9Y0QKe7d3c58mvFqOCnwZaFeUhvDldaxLq8nwQll-W8HPFwD4q3opN95zSHz6SpIJbZfmA8nz_zbPQedJiIjZ3cBLD5rk1SjdKQmFn8llXDd7XfgEHOncG3GoRH1kjqJwZngM/s960/7.webp" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="693" data-original-width="960" height="231" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlrfqYMia2C7bzZLfkpJ966p_j5J6TMHP-LkDMcNAqbZA88XDO3WQMlP9Y0QKe7d3c58mvFqOCnwZaFeUhvDldaxLq8nwQll-W8HPFwD4q3opN95zSHz6SpIJbZfmA8nz_zbPQedJiIjZ3cBLD5rk1SjdKQmFn8llXDd7XfgEHOncG3GoRH1kjqJwZngM/s320/7.webp" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Le Bassin aux Nympheas, by the French painter <br />Claude Monet, painted between 1917 and 1919. <br />Photograph: Sotheby’s/EPA</td></tr></tbody></table>A Pablo Picasso masterpiece of his “golden muse” is predicted to trigger a $120m (£100m)-plus bidding war between billionaire art collectors on Wednesday night, in the first big lot of an autumn auction season that is expected to sell more than $2.5bn (£2bn) of art.</p><p>The portrait Femme à la Montre (Woman with Watch) will be sold at auction by Sotheby’s in New York at 6pm local time, with a sales estimate in excess of $120m (£98m).</p><p>The 1932 painting of Picasso’s secret lover, Marie-Thérèse Walter, was created during the artist’s explosive “year of wonders” as he prepared for his first large-scale retrospective in Paris at the age of 50 and is highly sought after by collectors.</p><p><br /></p><p>Full story at <a href="https://uk.style.yahoo.com/picasso-masterpiece-likely-trigger-100m-144451345.html">Yahoo News</a>.</p><p>By Rupert Neate Wealth correspondent.</p><div><br /></div>Travelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13306502025557836803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8142263998570579454.post-48648514812442855342023-11-06T08:09:00.006-08:002023-11-06T08:09:52.828-08:00Intra-African travel gets boost as Nigeria-Uganda tourism connection takes off<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3vdT_i4ZdRB3Q6azRCYCLVQ6HebVVd5E-gbjp4133stiAjh4tt3cqMz1EKAyEYeGCQ3_bfjZyvxC4pm2W464cQHP3qnItRfLrog5J2SYOWwXQfNDq_IukVYyz20IaSIfJ5V8ibDP83XZAgUazLHIXdRmG1TQNyYy04PxSZbG157eQOBIxVI-TXCMgw_I/s750/7.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="430" data-original-width="750" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3vdT_i4ZdRB3Q6azRCYCLVQ6HebVVd5E-gbjp4133stiAjh4tt3cqMz1EKAyEYeGCQ3_bfjZyvxC4pm2W464cQHP3qnItRfLrog5J2SYOWwXQfNDq_IukVYyz20IaSIfJ5V8ibDP83XZAgUazLHIXdRmG1TQNyYy04PxSZbG157eQOBIxVI-TXCMgw_I/s320/7.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div>...Airlines, UTB step up destination marketing efforts<p></p><p>THE benefit of a national air carrier has been greatly adduced to include promotion of trade and tourism, especially as it contribute to national tourism earnings. It also boost a country’s competitiveness by giving businesses faster access to a wider range of raw materials, more skilled labour, larger market for goods and services, as well as allowing for more production of new products.</p><p>On this premise, the Quality Assurance Manager, Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), Samora Semakula, noted that the importance of a national air carrier cannot be over-emphasized in destination marketing as it ensures seamless connectivity and inflow of tourists, business travellers and corporate organisations to the country to explore its tourism offerings.</p><p> Semakula disclosed during a roundtable discussion with the Nigerian travel media at Marriott Hotel Ikeja, Lagos. He noted that Nigeria is one of the five source markets for Uganda Tourism Board and the connecting flight between the two countries, which was launched recently would ensure smoother and more robust tourism, cultural and business exchanges between Nigeria and Uganda.</p><p><br /></p><p>By Daniel Anazia.</p><p>Full story at <a href="https://ntm.ng/2023/11/06/intra-african-travel-gets-boost-as-nigeria-uganda-tourism-connection-takes-off/">NTM NG</a></p>Travelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13306502025557836803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8142263998570579454.post-45778707451631103762023-11-01T00:50:00.002-07:002023-11-01T00:50:55.401-07:00SA and Saudi Arabia strengthen tourism relations<p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9MSbrtAhmfKTRFKpsEEexlwvS-Ljwlk0-BNxRx2dAhkiQtSMrjoxvEQs8IZKLoaVJllCUpqphWvNltynZTyHODPGxRulptfb6jVvU9TdAjMmPRFfqkou8UK5LfTvrZZ6a_-4aLyhCNBnJJ1Bb6pQ2bJG23QN9Qp_PinyAmQwCI8eMeCWsAi_SXgSTXDc/s1080/7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="1080" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9MSbrtAhmfKTRFKpsEEexlwvS-Ljwlk0-BNxRx2dAhkiQtSMrjoxvEQs8IZKLoaVJllCUpqphWvNltynZTyHODPGxRulptfb6jVvU9TdAjMmPRFfqkou8UK5LfTvrZZ6a_-4aLyhCNBnJJ1Bb6pQ2bJG23QN9Qp_PinyAmQwCI8eMeCWsAi_SXgSTXDc/s320/7.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille.</td></tr></tbody></table>With the recommencement of a Saudia (Saudi Arabian Airlines) direct flight between Jeddah and Johannesburg on December 1 and Saudi Arabia opening e-Visas to South Africa – the first African country to qualify – tourism between the two countries is expected to boom.</p><p>The announcement was made following a recent official visit to Saudi Arabia by Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille, to strengthen tourism relations with the Kingdom.</p><p>De Lille said: “I am extremely pleased with this development as South Africa also became the first African country to be added to the list. This will certainly bring immense benefits for leisure and Umrah travellers and for our efforts to grow tourism between South Africa and Saudi Arabia.”</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Full story at <a href="https://www.travelnews.co.za/article/sa-and-saudi-arabia-strengthen-tourism-relations">Travel News</a></p>Travelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13306502025557836803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8142263998570579454.post-57566431845347933442023-10-27T00:58:00.000-07:002023-10-27T00:58:15.491-07:00These travelers have disabilities, and wanderlust. Here's how they're discovering more accessible adventures.<p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI17c4_woRoIPTqLbzR6LCR5AWECaH1DDUShh7iw3gq0LPfkK17BoMNAJ3mcW-fLiglqxpzmzMQ3xXXBndb4uyFzvUz3TiBKarxsMgzYiw4MeDtN2e74w1c3YLqRzFFbeeS1kvP_oeX4CsMD9QBXX-Z8C-dJpvTdfb1HJqRT9ov0gG-r9S5ME7FtzeqME/s960/7.webp" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="960" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI17c4_woRoIPTqLbzR6LCR5AWECaH1DDUShh7iw3gq0LPfkK17BoMNAJ3mcW-fLiglqxpzmzMQ3xXXBndb4uyFzvUz3TiBKarxsMgzYiw4MeDtN2e74w1c3YLqRzFFbeeS1kvP_oeX4CsMD9QBXX-Z8C-dJpvTdfb1HJqRT9ov0gG-r9S5ME7FtzeqME/s320/7.webp" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Illustration by Ricardo Tomás for Yahoo News; <br />photos: Getty Images</td></tr></tbody></table>Kristin Secor is a wheelchair user with muscular dystrophy and a travel blogger at World on Wheels, where she shares her experiences and tips to help make sure anyone with wanderlust can have the trip of a lifetime.</p><p>“There was a time when the travel industry didn't believe that people with disabilities were even interested in seeing the world,” Secor tells Yahoo Life.</p><p>What's more, "the world is not accessible," says Alvaro Silberstein, who realized this soon after he was paralyzed at 18 following a car accident. But Silberstein didn't lose his thirst for adventure, and with encouragement from his friends, the native Chilean took a two-week road trip to Argentina the year after his accident.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>By Jamie Davis Smith.</p><p>Full story at <a href="https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/traveling-with-a-disability-201829365.html">Yahoo News</a></p>Travelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13306502025557836803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8142263998570579454.post-30566413114611268682023-10-26T03:29:00.002-07:002023-10-26T03:29:27.577-07:00Is it safe to travel right now? Our expert answers your questions<p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrRFjFPOymn_YMKBwqlJJN9ZH-vVf2ZKhyfgXgmg02-OswRGBHitAnwkeKRRIpTbs28kxqg0ICd7vO-u4UfFuG-m9YVN8w06Bgz82-QTNJBFquGtgWgnIuuaLycNkLF7PLUD13F4qIFn-naOdA_-f77QyakbtU1wDfCmhaZmo06WMr4BjiQaff17_T4AM/s960/7.webp" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="960" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrRFjFPOymn_YMKBwqlJJN9ZH-vVf2ZKhyfgXgmg02-OswRGBHitAnwkeKRRIpTbs28kxqg0ICd7vO-u4UfFuG-m9YVN8w06Bgz82-QTNJBFquGtgWgnIuuaLycNkLF7PLUD13F4qIFn-naOdA_-f77QyakbtU1wDfCmhaZmo06WMr4BjiQaff17_T4AM/s320/7.webp" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our expert answers reader questions about <br />travelling to countries such as Egypt - Getty/E+</td></tr></tbody></table>In the past fortnight, many readers have approached the Telegraph Travel desk asking if it is safe to go on holiday, particularly in the countries in close proximity to Israel and Gaza, such as Egypt.</p><p>The devastating conflict in the Middle East has led to demonstrations around the world, and since October 7 there has been a rise in bomb threats at airports and tourist attractions. There have also been isolated instances of terror attacks targeting tourists, in Brussels and Uganda.</p><p>In recent days the Foreign Office has updated its advice to some destinations, including to popular tourist destinations like Turkey and Cyprus.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>By Nick Trend.</p><p>Full story at <a href="https://uk.style.yahoo.com/safe-travel-now-expert-answers-070000168.html">Yahoo News</a></p>Travelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13306502025557836803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8142263998570579454.post-72809508494255720152023-10-23T01:04:00.002-07:002023-10-23T01:04:26.382-07:00Top 10 most religious countries in the world<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXqnE5MxU8nMFM5MwH0CT_vmfhXDns2w_woqMLof1wCwRWztfvWrMb-CFEjCbv6azrKDkX-QniRbKImoShP7BjapRrV01OJQjOi1Yo2ENKNslG0gihexl4CIEpNRk0K_fuhIpKALgMiUCYdVaCrHw-m085w8_mTAvHLnMMWokPcLVyD-UnhyLTS95UNs0/s318/7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="158" data-original-width="318" height="158" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXqnE5MxU8nMFM5MwH0CT_vmfhXDns2w_woqMLof1wCwRWztfvWrMb-CFEjCbv6azrKDkX-QniRbKImoShP7BjapRrV01OJQjOi1Yo2ENKNslG0gihexl4CIEpNRk0K_fuhIpKALgMiUCYdVaCrHw-m085w8_mTAvHLnMMWokPcLVyD-UnhyLTS95UNs0/s1600/7.jpg" width="318" /></a></div>Which countries are the most serious about religious devotion and worship?<p></p><p>The Pew Research Centre surveyed religious commitments worldwide.</p><p>The four standard measures of religious commitment used by Pew Research Centre were affiliation, the importance of religion, worship attendance, and frequency of prayer. We would be limiting it to the two most popular religions in the world: Christianity and Islam.</p><p>Though it’s not particularly easy to track, the global patterns showed the most religious countries are in Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, and Latin America. While people are less religious in Europe, North America, East Asia, and Australia.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>By Temi Iwalaiye.</p><p>Full story at <a href="https://www.pulse.ng/lifestyle/food-travel/top-10-most-religious-countries-in-the-world/y65zl75">Pulse NG</a>.</p>Travelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13306502025557836803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8142263998570579454.post-59898762130808489392023-09-04T04:23:00.003-07:002023-09-04T04:23:39.136-07:00Tourism: Nigeria has a lot to learn from Egypt — Gani Adams<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYLAszSPuZz-dTo9Xhuhs9VPfHUZr-Zd7cOHjmoxyyGyxiRv06BqVbUB8WT8WLSDdjH0jJp3IMlP9PlCdlJNCtQuZc2B01CHt0M8IGiIyUugC-OOdlGUCFD16a-0STdxjZKzQv6vfZkgVlynGOs7DEqMWb4REGmfe0vjqcuu20SY1yWCmSk32KCXi3M10/s640/7.webp" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="426" data-original-width="640" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYLAszSPuZz-dTo9Xhuhs9VPfHUZr-Zd7cOHjmoxyyGyxiRv06BqVbUB8WT8WLSDdjH0jJp3IMlP9PlCdlJNCtQuZc2B01CHt0M8IGiIyUugC-OOdlGUCFD16a-0STdxjZKzQv6vfZkgVlynGOs7DEqMWb4REGmfe0vjqcuu20SY1yWCmSk32KCXi3M10/s320/7.webp" width="320" /></a></div>The Yoruba generalissimo, who noted that Egypt is a Muslim country with a population of 107 million people, asserted that the traffic of tourists coming to Egypt for holidays was huge and encouraging.<p></p><p>Aare onakakanfo of Yoruba land, Iba Gani Adams, said on Sunday that Nigeria has immense potential to build a world-class tourism destination, urging the Federal and state governments to learn from the development of Egypt’s tourism industry.</p><p>Adams, who is on a 10-day visit to the Northern African country for the launch of the Egyptian chapter of the Oodua Progressive Union (OPU) and the inauguration of the Yoruba community, made the call in a statement made available to newsmen through his Media Assistant, Mr Kehinde Aderemi, saying that his visit to Egypt was an eye-opener to the various economic, social, political, and global opportunities for Africa and Nigeria in particular.</p><p>Iba Adams, who also visited the Nigerian ambassador in Egypt, said the pyramids and museums in Egypt had remained enduring legacies of the country, saying he never knew that Egypt was very rich in tourism.</p><p><br /></p><p>By Bola Badmus.</p><p>Full story at <a href="https://www.zawya.com/en/world/africa/tourism-nigeria-has-a-lot-to-learn-from-egypt-gani-adams-izlq33bt">Zawya</a>.</p>Travelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13306502025557836803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8142263998570579454.post-4249860186717170852023-08-15T00:10:00.002-07:002023-08-15T00:10:31.048-07:00The best 5 African countries Nigerians should consider relocating to<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_fundWjGBExYc7R62d7qxbEYYKaxDumHO8ihqK_yTEDyMx-ympEEt-NzOIrWjxWmEh0TskwVCWt4-DQEB53uJ-SusDXkGnLUbzSBDGyEZGa8407pKWiGBLHLgxZvBbD3Mb2AHTnWe5g5qRtQ9s-97toE8vUpEIPnTO9PAwEw88V3r0y7MBNSfDiughxc/s790/9.webp" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="430" data-original-width="790" height="174" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_fundWjGBExYc7R62d7qxbEYYKaxDumHO8ihqK_yTEDyMx-ympEEt-NzOIrWjxWmEh0TskwVCWt4-DQEB53uJ-SusDXkGnLUbzSBDGyEZGa8407pKWiGBLHLgxZvBbD3Mb2AHTnWe5g5qRtQ9s-97toE8vUpEIPnTO9PAwEw88V3r0y7MBNSfDiughxc/s320/9.webp" width="320" /></a></div>Are you tired of Nigeria? Here are the best 5 African countries you could relocate to<p></p><p>If you can’t japa overseas, how about a neighbouring country?</p><p>The truth is that Nigeria is getting more and more difficult to live in. With rising food prices, insecurity, and the rising cost of living, it’s okay to think about leaving this country, but not everyone can ‘japa’ to Europe, Canada, or America.</p><p>Here are the best African countries you can live in:</p><p>1. Botswana</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>By Temi Iwalaiye.</p><p>Full story at <a href="https://www.pulse.ng/lifestyle/food-travel/the-best-african-countries-to-live-in/jbw9pqg">Pulse NG</a>.</p>Travelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13306502025557836803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8142263998570579454.post-24287590024219001212023-08-11T23:40:00.007-07:002023-08-11T23:40:58.821-07:00The ultimate guide to spending your summer holiday in Britain<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6SJQvjXefxXGnKYfHS4BtX3jNSygg7I41cm6YT63eW9p2c9j_LqwVoFJhcuItoX7T6Lr_7DWeh5WpY7IOxMCSU9NAqdYpCBY4rgkcfog9K8XzI-14-ZtTqqOPrthXHQuyHERGqdga5QdVXluJEjYXNlIObaWxCPCD8BJ7Ih2EOI6NcIm9JTxXQVrq12M/s705/8.webp" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="441" data-original-width="705" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6SJQvjXefxXGnKYfHS4BtX3jNSygg7I41cm6YT63eW9p2c9j_LqwVoFJhcuItoX7T6Lr_7DWeh5WpY7IOxMCSU9NAqdYpCBY4rgkcfog9K8XzI-14-ZtTqqOPrthXHQuyHERGqdga5QdVXluJEjYXNlIObaWxCPCD8BJ7Ih2EOI6NcIm9JTxXQVrq12M/s320/8.webp" width="320" /></a></div>Another great British summer is upon us. With the school holidays underway, it’s time to get out and explore the best our nation has to offer, whatever the forecast might have in store.<p></p><p>Whether you’re looking for a day at the beach or to stretch your legs in the fells, our guide to spending your summer holiday in Britain has it all. We reveal the top destinations, campsites, hotels and things to do – from north to south, shoreline to summit, come rain or shine. If you’re looking for quieter inspiration we even reveal the secret to crowd-free and cheaper holidays in Britain and the quirky corners of our nation yet to be discovered by holidaymakers.</p><p>All that’s left for you to do is pack up the car, crank up the playlist and don’t forget your wellies – it’s time to make it a summer to remember.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>By Lucy Aspden.</p><p>Full story at <a href="https://uk.style.yahoo.com/ultimate-guide-spending-summer-holiday-140912818.html">Yahoo News</a>.</p>Travelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13306502025557836803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8142263998570579454.post-45873267353289296272023-05-31T02:09:00.001-07:002023-05-31T02:09:26.169-07:00'Utter chaos': Passengers complain of delays after airport e-gates stop working nationwide<p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_aJ3eNzImV2vDXPcgHbwPYD2YQCZZXSGEOMoV4xTcT6VYm8W3vPqkZ4H-GMXp9L8SRP1tOkDOUs-czzUciZmP6lbZHgLMaWKGFmaIxodSfGXr5RxDkjifSjOlI9Nbkc8NrQK-CMKfew7DNhnjxYfI-tkUDxaxQ4zHQ9TFYncctcl4H2K0UGXx5s90/s1600/8.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_aJ3eNzImV2vDXPcgHbwPYD2YQCZZXSGEOMoV4xTcT6VYm8W3vPqkZ4H-GMXp9L8SRP1tOkDOUs-czzUciZmP6lbZHgLMaWKGFmaIxodSfGXr5RxDkjifSjOlI9Nbkc8NrQK-CMKfew7DNhnjxYfI-tkUDxaxQ4zHQ9TFYncctcl4H2K0UGXx5s90/s320/8.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Passengers queue at Heathrow Airport on Saturday morning.<br /> Pic: Ivan Coninx</td></tr></tbody></table>A nationwide problem with e-gates has caused long delays at airports, as all travellers have to be processed through staffed passport desks instead of automatic gates.</p><p>There have been long queues and "scenes of utter chaos" at the UK border due to a nationwide problem with e-gates at ports and airports.</p><p>The technical problem caused electronic gates to stop working late on Friday, meaning all passengers have to be processed through staffed airport desks.</p><p><br /></p><p>Full story at <a href="https://news.sky.com/story/bank-holiday-travel-roads-to-be-busy-with-delays-at-dover-as-half-term-rush-starts-12890420">Sky News</a>.</p>Travelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13306502025557836803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8142263998570579454.post-55289073325917462802023-05-30T06:25:00.003-07:002023-05-30T06:25:30.172-07:00Yankari National Park 4-Day Tour from Abuja<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjGkqNYDNx7oVfzGscB9M3UP6KHRqZxKeczGHijzPWrs1EVaK2PZ9IOE08hO0VWIR3tWOx0PUyIo6w7Ek5ijvqRUxZebnIq1z3HDoIdowGtXZrWxs_4XfUHyQ3zAEdWN22WaXklPLD0Vit-tMDbfTc_PKl7duVwvA_G8VZQLQ2-lFffx3nJ4EihSQU/s1024/7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjGkqNYDNx7oVfzGscB9M3UP6KHRqZxKeczGHijzPWrs1EVaK2PZ9IOE08hO0VWIR3tWOx0PUyIo6w7Ek5ijvqRUxZebnIq1z3HDoIdowGtXZrWxs_4XfUHyQ3zAEdWN22WaXklPLD0Vit-tMDbfTc_PKl7duVwvA_G8VZQLQ2-lFffx3nJ4EihSQU/s320/7.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>From USD $599.00<br /><br /> Duration: 4 Days (approx.)<br /> Location: Abuja, Abuja State<br /> Product code: yankari4day<br /><br />Take some time out from your hectic schedule and enjoy the charm of Yankari National Park! Home to several natural warm water springs as well as a wide variety of flora and fauna, you will surely get a chance to immerse yourself to nature at its fines <p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>For more information, visit <a href="https://nigeriatravelsandtours.com/tours/yankari-national-park-4-day-tour-from-abuja/">Nigeria Travels & Tours</a><br /></p>Travelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13306502025557836803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8142263998570579454.post-33235714670232086372023-03-31T10:04:00.001-07:002023-03-31T10:04:25.852-07:004 African countries are responsible for 70% of the chocolate in the world<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja--HwcQdIoNKNVj3gwyh6Qt0KkWqs1-OloEwRj9ioDwy1V46fETuunEGjqpErYRtVeXCOHrBjSEFl_ZCLrRCV6RTiRmj9fbdK-JsLzw0SU1TzqvaQyrk-Ue0-_D9U_VTxvsVtxPHeS_Oit7j2VS0Jquuay8fAAGA-UgVRzmBBBnvXwB9twGg8qT82/s790/9.webp" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="430" data-original-width="790" height="174" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja--HwcQdIoNKNVj3gwyh6Qt0KkWqs1-OloEwRj9ioDwy1V46fETuunEGjqpErYRtVeXCOHrBjSEFl_ZCLrRCV6RTiRmj9fbdK-JsLzw0SU1TzqvaQyrk-Ue0-_D9U_VTxvsVtxPHeS_Oit7j2VS0Jquuay8fAAGA-UgVRzmBBBnvXwB9twGg8qT82/s320/9.webp" width="320" /></a></div>Ivory Coast, Ghana, Nigeria, and Cameroon produce almost 70% of the world's cocoa beans.<p></p><p>The main component of chocolate is cocoa beans, which are produced in West Africa and account for about two-thirds of the world's supply.</p><p>The cocoa word comes from the Native American word, "cacahuatl” and is a symbol of wealth and a means of exchange.</p><p>Around 50 per cent of the world's cocoa production is produced in Ghana and the Ivory Coast.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>By Temi Iwalaiye.</p><p>Full story at <a href="https://www.pulse.ng/lifestyle/food-travel/4-african-countries-are-responsible-for-70-of-the-chocolate-in-the-world/5b76dgw">Pulse NG</a>.</p>Travelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13306502025557836803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8142263998570579454.post-72008937611047258832023-03-30T06:08:00.000-07:002023-03-30T06:08:03.055-07:00South Africa set to receive first group of tourists from China after 3 years<p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxyL7eKMk-FDAU1QHQpjpsnFuQafC-YTjuKkMb0CPmwtS-F5SDYjmznGj4Q140jektgspBeZLTkKGRCT7U4jmiXCbtBHKO5ytgSaOrkYiW97ITriGnRur8IpXS7CxMFJKu7gPbn2ZiTv3iKXklrumPU6jmcNpBHrt81D7o1mZszbX4mZmuut6RZ-II/s1024/6.webp" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="597" data-original-width="1024" height="187" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxyL7eKMk-FDAU1QHQpjpsnFuQafC-YTjuKkMb0CPmwtS-F5SDYjmznGj4Q140jektgspBeZLTkKGRCT7U4jmiXCbtBHKO5ytgSaOrkYiW97ITriGnRur8IpXS7CxMFJKu7gPbn2ZiTv3iKXklrumPU6jmcNpBHrt81D7o1mZszbX4mZmuut6RZ-II/s320/6.webp" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A tourist negotiates prices for African curios <br />with a vendor at the tour boat wharf in Hout Bay harbour, <br />Cape Town. Picture: EPA/NIC BOTHMA</td></tr></tbody></table>Johannesburg - The first group of tourists from China since 2020 is expected to arrive at the OR Tambo international airport in Johannesburg on an Air China flight on Wednesday, says the Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille.</p><p>“This flight marks a significant milestone as the first flight for group tour since the pandemic, which is of great importance to Chinese arrivals to South Africa,” De Lille said at the media launch of the Africa Travel Indaba in Durban.</p><p>“China is the most promising source market for South Africa. Just before the pandemic, South Africa has received nearly 100 000 visitors from China. It is possible to push the number to 1 000 000 by 2030,” she said.</p><p>South Africa’s tourism sector is recovering as it has welcomed 5.7 million tourists last year, 152% higher than the previous year, said the minister, who expressed optimism that they would get more tourists from China.</p><p><br /></p><p>By Xinhua.</p><p>Full story at <a href="https://www.iol.co.za/travel/south-africa/south-africa-set-to-receive-first-group-of-tourists-from-china-after-3-years-dd71b849-0b9b-5216-b296-3112647f323c">IOL</a>.</p>Travelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13306502025557836803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8142263998570579454.post-23306530035959402322023-03-06T01:45:00.001-08:002023-03-06T01:45:36.355-08:005 streets in Lagos that NEVER sleep<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7wTWX6M-sAxrBqrWDM03x9eYVtGTqmcULjO7dWHFIdG_SkogDxt9mLyuWsYocgiEH1dMUREfpyEATchVHF87pm-Eqiim9EysXzOfMLKhuueaFnzm8jdiUYR2eVvcKWjHtI9lVWvS-v3v2FdEkNHqklf7ltHqngRAiyWZ9g1CyrwpKZIq7mSzlemGV/s790/9.webp" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="790" data-original-width="790" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7wTWX6M-sAxrBqrWDM03x9eYVtGTqmcULjO7dWHFIdG_SkogDxt9mLyuWsYocgiEH1dMUREfpyEATchVHF87pm-Eqiim9EysXzOfMLKhuueaFnzm8jdiUYR2eVvcKWjHtI9lVWvS-v3v2FdEkNHqklf7ltHqngRAiyWZ9g1CyrwpKZIq7mSzlemGV/s320/9.webp" width="320" /></a></div>Indeed, the Lagos nightlife is an attraction of its own as the city comes alive after dark, wearing a new look.<p></p><p>New York may be regarded as the city that never sleeps, but Lagos most certainly gives it a run for it's money.</p><p>Anyone who's ever visited Lagos can attest to the city's bursting drive and energy which sees people leave their homes as early as 5am and stay out till midnight, in search of a daily bread.</p><p>So, if you ever need something late at night in Lagos and wonder where to get it, here are 5 streets in the Centre of Excellence that never sleep.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>By Onnaedo.</p><p>Full story at <a href="https://www.pulse.ng/lifestyle/food-travel/5-streets-in-lagos-that-never-sleep/30wfsr3">Pulse NG</a>.</p>Travelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13306502025557836803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8142263998570579454.post-23901570639131223942023-03-04T01:22:00.002-08:002023-03-04T01:23:28.363-08:00A trip down memory lane: Timeline of currency in Nigeria<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4oDI4R0dIGPcxQFZkmk1NgULc5AlFYZG92vP3-ROTJQzk1h2NJK8PNv9FvcraIA_bsOzYXWNA2ZBofEJuTntdvYocbrFHUtHsapwQ_NZXuzR2y20w3WbyTZWb8EY_WMH_XNwiG8tG_He3ymvxvJSybDX39xUo0rhrjo3FxG9rapzxPHvdc-GMGFh0/s790/7.webp" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="430" data-original-width="790" height="174" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4oDI4R0dIGPcxQFZkmk1NgULc5AlFYZG92vP3-ROTJQzk1h2NJK8PNv9FvcraIA_bsOzYXWNA2ZBofEJuTntdvYocbrFHUtHsapwQ_NZXuzR2y20w3WbyTZWb8EY_WMH_XNwiG8tG_He3ymvxvJSybDX39xUo0rhrjo3FxG9rapzxPHvdc-GMGFh0/s320/7.webp" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">fifty koko currency Nigeria (Scooper)</td></tr></tbody></table>Here is a comprehensive list of all that was considered currency in Nigeria from pre-colonial times till date.</span></div><p></p><p>Before this current eight notes and three coins, a lot of currencies had come and gone.</p><p>Take a trip down memory lane and check out the timeline of currency in Nigeria.</p><p>An ideal currency should be hardy, long-lasting, easy to count, difficult to counterfeit, portable, durable and easy to recognize. Right now, Nigeria has eight currency notes — N1000, N500, N200, N100, N50, N20, N10 and N5 — and three currency coins — N2, N1 and 50k — which fulfil all these criteria.</p><p><br /></p><p>By Adaobi Onyeakagbu.</p><p>Full story at <a href="https://www.pulse.ng/lifestyle/food-travel/a-trip-down-memory-lane-the-timeline-of-currency-in-nigeria/257f84d">Pulse NG</a>.</p>Travelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13306502025557836803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8142263998570579454.post-67880291098985933272023-03-02T23:02:00.004-08:002023-03-02T23:02:44.822-08:00Disney World's Flower and Garden Festival is the longest-running garden festival in the U.S.: Here's how their horticulture team keeps things blooming<p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjraa0cTVYjeT1kvkcRujpm2ytu84PD0YTAFuMd2t6U8pKZciTQYT55C2Yh_Y5QHXrylR8-GU4yBWhpr5xeCH8JkHX8qwlq1HxU8kf0jZBpDtr-VDuQ3c-BcZCvPNSXflARe_lXlDrSb6CEy816xbQu2M4TRbpmL8H838gIvC4RZNKLOhNO_MKkdfwT/s705/7.webp" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="529" data-original-width="705" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjraa0cTVYjeT1kvkcRujpm2ytu84PD0YTAFuMd2t6U8pKZciTQYT55C2Yh_Y5QHXrylR8-GU4yBWhpr5xeCH8JkHX8qwlq1HxU8kf0jZBpDtr-VDuQ3c-BcZCvPNSXflARe_lXlDrSb6CEy816xbQu2M4TRbpmL8H838gIvC4RZNKLOhNO_MKkdfwT/s320/7.webp" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Walt Disney World's EPCOT International Flower<br /> and Garden Festival runs from early March through early July. <br />(Photo: Terri Peters)</td></tr></tbody></table>Approximately 300,000 bedding plants and 100 themed topiaries will be on display at EPCOT over the course of the 127-day festival.</p><p>As anyone who's visited Florida can tell you, the temperatures stay pretty hot in the Sunshine State, especially in the spring and summer months. So Walt Disney World Resort's (WDW) team of horticulture specialists have quite a task during the EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival — an event celebrating all things that bloom and blossom, which runs from early March through early July.</p><p>Just how many flowers and plants adorn the theme park during the festival? Allison Brooks, a manager on WDW's horticulture services team, says EPCOT will add more than 300,000 bedding plants to its gardens this year and maintain 170 floating gardens to decorate Epcot's World Celebration West Lake, each of which contains about 50 four-inch annuals. Then there's the "flower towers," pillars of blooms designed to add vertical color to Epcot — each planted with 250 individual plants — and colorful raised beds that each hold about 140 annuals.</p><p><br /></p><p>By Terri Peters.</p><p>Full story at <a href="https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/what-to-do-and-see-at-epcot-flower-and-garden-festival-2023-165700859.html">Yahoo News</a>.</p>Travelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13306502025557836803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8142263998570579454.post-24938518006425334542023-03-01T06:01:00.003-08:002023-03-01T06:01:53.108-08:00The biggest secrets of England’s littlest county<p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN10eEawMcRzjv-5bzVD75NXkDfyJrD6u1mfcTGTJdpnECOJxYOLDttJlghS8NVrHN3Hi8uuCweybH9mjlnbQ5w1fljrYAHvCtgfrJrBCHVjfAH7GsUvjbGYIYxKXXusbUc1_BMSCX-JCYGgBQZJqlTO7s7POctyMF_qSpXQoKMguk4dd3P1W_1A7x/s960/7.webp" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="960" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN10eEawMcRzjv-5bzVD75NXkDfyJrD6u1mfcTGTJdpnECOJxYOLDttJlghS8NVrHN3Hi8uuCweybH9mjlnbQ5w1fljrYAHvCtgfrJrBCHVjfAH7GsUvjbGYIYxKXXusbUc1_BMSCX-JCYGgBQZJqlTO7s7POctyMF_qSpXQoKMguk4dd3P1W_1A7x/s320/7.webp" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Normanton church - Getty Images</td></tr></tbody></table>Multum in parvo or ‘much in little’ is the motto of Rutland, England’s smallest county, and never was a motto more apposite.</p><p>Rutland, 18 miles north to south, 17 miles east to west, hides within its tiny realm Britain’s biggest reservoir, most elaborate Norman arch, longest yew tree avenue and finest turf maze, along with a floating church and the birthplaces of the Gunpowder Plot and the US Constitution – all set within gentle, rolling countryside rich in dark honey-coloured stone villages with names like Edith Weston and Wing.</p><p>On top of all that, it recently emerged that the county may hold the secret to a long life, with men from Rutland having the highest life expectancy in the UK. What more can one ask?</p><p><br /></p><p>By Christopher Winn.</p><p>Full story at <a href="https://uk.style.yahoo.com/biggest-secrets-england-littlest-county-110150700.html">Yahoo News</a>.</p>Travelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13306502025557836803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8142263998570579454.post-65036921927261256132023-02-28T07:26:00.002-08:002023-02-28T07:26:31.380-08:00How to make your camping holiday an awesome experience<p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfDq5-1IlTD3uoYxmpVUIZtf1Hso516RHB2DnBMkr4bZgIBgQW7xjf9PgCbPy81vVJ4sDvuR8zZE5c9vaaM6Akep9rndWV82dNPPQ-RvTID-eHkYRGP43WBALQjEsCuum82Ibjmz3Q77kV-YIjQluTs_k-_ho0zevHZB1Qv4Paml8gkPhySEe-jajW/s800/7.webp" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="800" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfDq5-1IlTD3uoYxmpVUIZtf1Hso516RHB2DnBMkr4bZgIBgQW7xjf9PgCbPy81vVJ4sDvuR8zZE5c9vaaM6Akep9rndWV82dNPPQ-RvTID-eHkYRGP43WBALQjEsCuum82Ibjmz3Q77kV-YIjQluTs_k-_ho0zevHZB1Qv4Paml8gkPhySEe-jajW/s320/7.webp" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Loot has an extensive selection of camping <br />gear to ensure that you have the best outdoor experience.</td></tr></tbody></table>Camping in style, AKA glamping, is becoming more popular and summertime is the best time to enjoy nature and take a breather from work and home.</p><p>Loot has an extensive selection of camping gear to ensure that you have the best outdoor experience.</p><p>Take a look at some of our best sellers and essential outdoor items.</p><p>Home is only moments away when you set up your tent. Whether its for two people or ten - simply unfold, extend and secure your tent and you’re ready for your night under the stars.</p><p>Having a portable burner gas cooker whilst camping is always a great back up for that morning cup of coffee or when the weather isn’t looking great for cooking over an open fire. Gas powered equates to instant heat and energy saving - giving you more time to relax and gaze at the stars.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>By Partnered Content.</p><p>Full story at <a href="https://www.iol.co.za/travel/partnered/how-to-make-your-camping-holiday-an-awesome-experience-64948cd5-2399-463d-bbbd-1ce144e50516">IOL</a>.</p>Travelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13306502025557836803noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8142263998570579454.post-47937437192721464572023-02-27T11:01:00.002-08:002023-02-27T11:01:49.740-08:00Top 5 African countries with the highest number of languages<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkERZhGUwDfz9snsQVQHlZ5gPJx4xy-ZKwKFTkosu-L00voRm84us5d1Qif6g4wwFMzYHfG58sxq2ujCtYlJftxbaYbhLbmLSFnNLuhMA_yzvaGU8BADCWxyzOPlCZ7AC1e4T00HolivOYZk6xTusJVIUbtr-dC8zRQitizyZpysNODli-evrYhDFj/s790/7.webp" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="430" data-original-width="790" height="174" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkERZhGUwDfz9snsQVQHlZ5gPJx4xy-ZKwKFTkosu-L00voRm84us5d1Qif6g4wwFMzYHfG58sxq2ujCtYlJftxbaYbhLbmLSFnNLuhMA_yzvaGU8BADCWxyzOPlCZ7AC1e4T00HolivOYZk6xTusJVIUbtr-dC8zRQitizyZpysNODli-evrYhDFj/s320/7.webp" width="320" /></a></div>Africa is one continent with a rich culture.<p></p><p>Africa is the second-largest continent in the world, both in population and land mass. In addition, Africa is one of the most diverse places in the world. This continent has over 2000 languages spoken by millions of people.</p><p>Here are the top five African countries with the most number of languages spoken according to Statista:</p><p>1) Nigeria - 520 languages</p><p>With the diverse culture in Nigeria, it is no surprise that this country tops the list. Nigeria has 520 different languages making it one of the most linguistically diverse countries in the world.</p><p>Nigeria has English as its major language, with other languages such as Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, Edo, Idoma, Urhobo, Ijaw Ibibio, Kanuri, and Tiv also prominent.</p><p><br /></p><p>Full story at <a href="https://www.pulse.ng/lifestyle/food-travel/top-5-african-countries-with-the-highest-number-of-languages/0723c15">Pulse NG</a>.</p><p>By Oghenerume Progress.</p><p><br /></p>Travelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13306502025557836803noreply@blogger.com0