The South African government has come up with measures that would improve India’s travel and tourism relations in a major way. The country wants to upgrade the current e-visa system with an electronic travel arrangement…
Quintessence of The Gambia 🇬🇲
Location: West Africa The Gambia may be the smallest country in mainland Africa but for us, it’s up with the big boys when it comes to reasons to visit. It is nicknamed the smiling coast…
Quintessence of Democratic Republic Of Congo (DRC/Zaire)
Location: Central Africa Despite being the second largest country on the African continent and once a favourite destination of wealthy Europeans, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has long been forgotten by many. Years…
Quintessence of Rwanda 🇷🇼
Location: Central Africa Rwanda has undergone a radical transformation since its devastating 1994 genocide, with increased political stabilization, dramatic infrastructure improvements and impressive economic growth fueled by a burgeoning ecotourism industry. At its heart are…
Around R1m Worth of Heroin Found in Briefcase…
A traveller was arrested at the Cape Town International Airport this week after customs officers found around three kilograms of heroin in his luggage, the SA Revenue Service (SARS) said on Friday. The heroin had…
Heavy Rain, Floods in China Force Evacuation of…
The heaviest average rainfall to lash a swathe of southern and eastern China in more than half a century brought torrential rain and floods, destroying houses, damaging crops and forcing the evacuation of nearly 80,000…
Foreign Airlines Meet ED, Mthuli over Millions Trapped…
Officials from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) met President Emmerson Mnangagwa and Finance and Economic Development Minister Mthuli following various foreign airlines’ failure to repatriate to their countries over US$100 million paid by locals…
Airstrike Kills 40 Migrants in Tripoli
An airstrike hit a detention centre for migrants early Wednesday in the Libyan capital, killing at least 40 people, a health official in the country’s U.N.-supported government said. The airstrike targeting the detention centre in…
German Defense Minister Is the First Woman Nominated…
EU leaders have picked German Defence Minister Ursula von der Leyen for the top post of European Commission chief, after a marathon three-day summit. The nomination of Ms Von der Leyen, a close ally of…
A Total Solar Eclipse Will Be Visible Today…
At 4:39 p.m. local time tomorrow, July 2, fish of the south Pacific and some lucky people in southern Chile and Argentina will be plunged into rare afternoon darkness. It will be the first total…
Beijing’s New Airport to Open on Eve of…
Beijing is set to open an eye-catching multi-billion dollar airport resembling a massive shining starfish, to accommodate soaring air traffic in China and celebrate the Communist government's 70th anniversary in power. Work on the Beijing…
Quintessence of Morocco 🇲🇦
Location: North East Africa Morocco is a vibrant and beautiful country to visit. Each city has its own character and a certain Moroccan charm. Even the chaotic Red City of Marrakesh, which seems to create…
Quintessence of Zambia 🇿🇲
Going on safari is super cool. What’s decidedly uncool is having to deal with the armies of jeeps and hordes of tourists in the big parks that sometimes make it feel more like a theme…
Quintessence of Botswana 🇧🇼
Location: Southern Africa Botswana is one of the top destinations in Africa due in part to the variety of incredible natural wonders that are located in the country. From the amazing Okavango Delta, where you…
Quintessence of Seychelles 🇸🇨
Location: East Africa If you are looking for the best beaches in Africa then Seychelles should definitely top your list. It is not the most standard destination as it is a little off the beaten…
Duchess of Sussex, Rihanna, Naomi Campell and Victoria…
The International Fashion Icon Award is coming soon at the inaugural World Fashion Awards.And guess who was nominated for th awards..? The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle was nominated! The 37-year-old will go up against…
Quintessence of Kenya
While most touristic destinations in Kenya are based in the southern part (such as the beautiful Masai Mara & Maasai Mara National Reserve, Diani Beach and Amboseli National Park), the northern part of the country…
American runner Grunewald dies
Tributes have flowed for United States runner Gabriele Grunewald, who died in Minneapolis on Tuesday from complications of cancer at the age of 32. Grunewald inspired thousands by chronicling on social media her battle with…
Quintessence of Madagascar 🇲🇬
Location: East Africa Madagascar is a country with some of the best nature reserves and adventure anyone has ever experienced. However, traveling Madagascar independently is not for the faint hearted, especially if it’s your first…
