Author: Chukwu Godlove
Image: Pexels Your friends (who earn a lot more than you) have suggested going on holiday together – you want to go, but you can’t afford exactly what they’re suggesting. You don’t want to miss out, and when you earn less than your friends it can be tempting to get out the credit card to match their spending energy, but you don’t have to go above your means to have a memorable trip. Travel expert Justin Chapman at Go2Africa reveals how to navigate and bridge the friend group wealth gap when it comes to travel plans, and the biggest mistakes…
Nairobi — VFS Global has launched an AI-powered chatbot designed to enhance the visa application experience for UK-bound travelers. The chatbot, which leverages advanced Generative AI technology, provides instant, human-like responses via both voice and text commands, ensuring accessible and accurate information for customers. Key features of the GenAI-powered chatbot include human-like interactions, country-specific information, and data masking and PII detection, among others. Developed by VFS Global’s AI team, the chatbot aims to meet the increasing demand for efficient customer support by allowing users to seamlessly navigate the visa application process. “The rollout of VFS Global’s AI-powered chatbot demonstrates our…
Each year I asked the listeners of Amateur Traveler to vote on a destination for a small group trip. Let’s ignore for a moment how crazy it is to let strangers or mostly strangers vote on where I spend my vacation. This year’s trip was the second trip to Morocco. We did this trip with Intrepid Travel. I have previously traveled with Intrepid to China, Cambodia, India, Southern Africa, and southern Morocco. This year’s trip was to Northern Morocco. It was Intrepid’s North Morocco Adventure tour. Table of contents: (Hide) Itinerary The northern Morocco intrepid tour starts in the city…
In travel, the journey is just as important as the destination. As we soar into 2025, a host of new international flight routes to Africa are set to make the continent’s top safari destinations more accessible than ever. These developments promise to transform your travel experience, allowing you to spend less time in transit and more time immersed in the wild wonders of Africa.Soar from home to your African dream Luxury, Convenience, and Unmatched AccessAfrica continues to rise in popularity as a holiday destination, with its iconic landscapes, incredible wildlife, and rich cultures drawing more travellers than ever. This growing demand…
Images: YouTube / Kino Yves After an extraordinary three-year journey from France to South Africa, e-biker Yves de Preux—known on YouTube as Kino Yves—has reached Cape Town, marking the end of a chapter in a whirlwind adventure. Yves is no stranger to exploration. At 26, he toured the world before spending seven years working at sea. By the age of 35, de Preux decided to leave his job and resume his travels, writing a book about his journey and starting a YouTube channel to document the adventures to come. In 2022, he set off on his most ambitious challenge yet –…
Miss Tourism Uganda 2017, Elma Challa Kapel, has declared her intention to run for the Youth Member of Parliament seat for the Northern region in the upcoming general elections. She will be contesting under the National Resistance Movement (NRM) ticket. Ms Kapel, 27, believes that her experience in beauty pageantry has provided her with the competitive spirit and leadership qualities necessary to excel in the political arena. For her, the journey from beauty queen to politician has been a natural progression. “The beauty contests of my youth instilled a competitive spirit in me. After serving my tenure as Miss Tourism…
Hear about travel to Northern Morocco as the Amateur Traveler talks to 5 listeners of the show who joined this year’s trip to explore the medinas and other features of the country. The Intrepid Travel North Morocco Adventure tour offers an immersive exploration of Northern Morocco, rich with cultural experiences, historical landmarks, and breathtaking landscapes. Below is a detailed day-by-day itinerary that highlights the tour’s key activities and destinations. Day 1: Arrival in Casablanca Activity: Arrival and meet up at the hotel Highlights: Arrive a day early to explore Casablanca independently Visit the old medina, Rick’s Café, and the Hassan…
Before we stepped onto the Good Work Foundation (GWF) campus, I thought I knew what to expect. After all, Rhino Africa has been supporting this organisation since its inception. I knew they were shaking up education in rural South Africa. I knew their programmes were designed to equip students – both children and adults – with skills that could change the course of their lives. But knowing something in theory and seeing it in action are two very different things. As part of our Marketing crew’s trip to the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, we had the chance to experience GWF’s main campus first-hand…
Image: Pexels South Africans are accustomed to driving on the left side of the road, so venturing to countries where traffic flows on the right can feel disorienting… Don’t find yourself road-tripping in France, exploring the U.S., or navigating Italy’s winding lanes without saving these top tips to help you stay safe and confident while driving on the right (read wrong) side of the road! 1. Stay alert at intersections Intersections are where confusion strikes most. Always double-check the direction of traffic before turning. Remind yourself: “Right is right” (stay to the right side of the road). 2. Use visual…
The nine-member group has been exploring several of Uganda’s attractions, including the iconic Source of the Nile in Jinja, one of Africa’s most renowned landmarks. In a bid to boost Uganda’s tourism sector, Ambassador Muhammad Baswari Kezaala, Uganda’s Deputy Head of Mission in Qatar, has led a delegation of Qatari tourists on a visit to the Pearl of Africa. The nine-member group has been exploring several of Uganda’s attractions, including the iconic Source of the Nile in Jinja, one of Africa’s most renowned landmarks. Ambassador Kezaala, a driving force behind the initiative, highlighted the significance of showcasing Uganda’s rich heritage…