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Off the coast of Norway, a fisherman had an encounter he won’t forget. While out at sea, he captured rare footage of a massive basking shark circling his small boat. Screenshot from @j.a.pultr Instagram video via Times of India With its gaping mouth and towering dorsal fin breaking the calm waters, the gentle giant put on a breathtaking display that has since gone viral. Follow us on social media for more travel news, inspiration, and guides. You can also tag us to be featured.  TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter ALSO READ: Shebara: Saudi Arabia’s futuristic Red Sea Hotel of dreams yoast-primary – 1004431tcat -…

Newly appointed board chairman of the National Park Service, Dr. Kingsley Ononogbu, has said the country’s tourism industry is as visible as the key economic drivers. Ononogbu stated this yesterday while speaking to newsmen in Umuahia, the Abia State capital, saying the industry’s potential was unfolding and limitless. “Nigeria has a lot of God-given natural tourism sites, including the recognised nine and the over 15 to 20 unrecognised ones to make it a global tourist destination,” he said. One the way forward, the chairman said the first thing was to have a general overview of what is in existence and…

Researchers have uncovered tooth fossils in Ethiopia dating back approximately 2.65 million years, belonging to a previously unknown species in the human evolutionary lineage. Remarkably, this species lived alongside the earliest-known members of the genus Homo, which includes modern humans. Image used for illustrative purposes: Ledi-Geraru paleoanthropological research area/Ji-Elle/Wikimedia Commons The discovery occurred in the Ledi-Geraru research project area of northeastern Ethiopia’s Afar Region. Scientists found 10 teeth — six molars, two incisors, one premolar, and one canine — from two individuals. Based on their features, the team concluded they belonged to a new species of Australopithecus, as reported by TimesLive.…

Umuahia — Chairman of the National Park Service (NPS), Dr. Kingsley Ononogbu has urged Nigerians to cultivate the habit of accommodating leisure period in their annual planning. He said that such habit would boost the nation’s tourism industry and increase life expectancy through the health benefits of taking time off one’s busy schedules to get close to nature. Speaking with journalists weekend in Umuahia, Ononogbu, who was recently inaugurated as the Board Chairman of NPS, said his vision was to change the current state of the national parks and maximise their revenue potentials. According to him, “parks can become a…

Wildlife corridors – strips of connected habitat between protected areas – are the lifelines of Africa’s future. They allow animals to migrate seasonally, maintain genetic diversity, and adapt to climate shifts. Wildebeest Migration in Serengeti/Dawn Westvel/Unsplash Without them, species risk becoming trapped in isolated pockets, their survival threatened by inbreeding, poaching, and human-wildlife conflict. While many conservation NGOs lead the charge, a new breed of safari lodges is stepping up – not just talking “eco” but actively restoring the land’s wild pulse. Why corridors matter Africa’s great migrations – elephants moving between waterholes, wildebeest thundering across the Serengeti – are…

For the modern traveller, luxury no longer means excess — it means experience. Across Africa, forward-thinking lodges and riads are proving that style and sustainability can go hand-in-hand, delivering world-class design while protecting the environment and empowering local communities. From Morocco’s artisanal riads to Kenya’s conservation-led tented camps and Namibia’s off-grid desert hideaways, here are some of the continent’s most spectacular eco-chic stays. Morocco – Desert glamour with a conscience Skoura/yeowatzup/Wikimedia Commons Dar Ahlam, Skoura Set in the palm-dotted oasis of Skoura, Dar Ahlam blends Moroccan heritage with modern elegance. This 19th-century kasbah has been lovingly restored using traditional techniques…

Cape Town has secured a spot among the top 20 most beautiful cruise ports in the world, according to new research by cruise travel cover specialists AllClear Travel Insurance. Cape Town Cruise Terminal/Grant Durr/Unsplash The study, which used eye-tracking technology to determine which ports capture travellers’ attention the fastest and for the longest, crowned Valletta in Malta as the most breathtaking port to sail into. From the moment passengers arrive, Valletta’s UNESCO-listed harbour, framed by the deep blue of the Mediterranean, offers postcard-perfect views. Global beauty spots from Argentina to Norway Coming in second is Ushuaia in Argentina – dubbed…

Tributes have poured in for pilot Andrew Blackwood-Murray, who went missing after a plane crash off the coast of Durban on Thursday. Andrew Blackwood-Murray/Facebook Blackwood-Murray was participating in an airshow linked to the Next Generation of Aviation Professionals Global Summit 2025, hosted at Virginia Airport, as per IOL reports. The incident occurred just before 2pm when the ZS-AEC Extra 300 aircraft, performing its final display, crashed into the sea. Emergency services quickly responded to Suncoast Beach after eyewitnesses reported seeing the plane plunge into the ocean. The eThekwini Municipality has closed Battery Beach while search efforts continue. National Sea Rescue…

Tucked away in the foothills of Iran’s Alvand Mountains, Hamadan is no ordinary city. It’s one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited places, with roots reaching back around 3,000 years. Central Square (Hamadan)/Arpourabedin/Wikimedia Commons This city has seen empires rise and fall, yet it remains a vibrant, living testament to Iran’s layered past. A capital of empires Hamadan once served as the capital of the ancient Median Empire, a role that set it at the crossroads of political power and cultural exchange. Over time, it became a key city for the mighty Achaemenid, Parthian, and Sassanian dynasties—each leaving behind traces…

Canoe trails in Africa aren’t just about the view – they’re an invitation to slow down, travel lightly, and help protect the very ecosystems you’re exploring. From the shoebill-rich wetlands of the Nile to the wildlife-lined banks of the Zambezi and the reed-woven channels of the Okavango Delta, these canoeing experiences put conservation at the heart of the journey. Here’s where to launch your next paddle-powered adventure. The Nile’s hidden wetlands – Uganda’s Mabamba Swamp When most people picture the Nile, they imagine rushing cataracts or its monumental flow through Egypt. But in Uganda, on the edges of Lake Victoria,…