Madeira Island, Portugal ― A tour bus crashed on Wednesday killing 29 people and injuring 28 others, local authorities said.
Travel safety is a big deal, yet something that is commonly overlooked by excited travelers. I get it… you’ve booked a sweet getaway and you just want to relax, tour around and take some time off. Getting super involved with safety measures, precautions and preparing for the worst sounds like a vacation buzz-kill. And it …
An American woman and her tour guide, who were abducted in Uganda on Tuesday, have been rescued by security forces, Ugandan officials said in a statement on Sunday. “Both were rescued from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and are safely back in Kanungu district in Uganda. They are back at the lodge and she …
If you are travelling with a Canadian passport, consider yourself very lucky! Canadian’s are blessed with having a very powerful passport, allowing us to visit 184 countries VISA FREE! In 2022 the Henley Passport Index (which ranks the worlds passports and how strong they are) updated that Canada will remain in the 7th spot for …
People have called Buenos Aires the “Paris of South America,”. The magical city has winding streets, delectable pastries, beautiful parks and stunning architecture. Buenos Aires is its own unique place. Over the centuries, the port city (which provides the name for its residents: porteños) has been filled with immigrants from all over the world, each …
The Canadian government takes the safety and security of it’s citizens travelling abroad very seriously. This is why they constantly update their travel advisory board to alert Canadians of any countries that are deemed high risk, dangerous, or even life threatening. With the recent addition of Venezuela to their ‘Avoid All Travel’ list, it’s a …
David Montgomery once said: “For nearly all of human history, these highly intelligent, largest of land animals have been figures of fascination.” He was, of course, talking about elephants. Elephants have been a part of our lives for centuries. They were traditionally used in the military and the logging industry. This was before commercial logging …
To say I am a passionate non-smoker is an understatement. Anyone that knows me personally can vouch there is nothing in this world I dislike more than cigarette smoke. Travelling to different countries, especially developing ones, can certainly be difficult for someone like myself, who is extremely sensitive to smoke. At this moment in time, …
Two tourists were caught off guard when three thirsty elephants arrived at their hotel swimming pool. The hotel is located in Kruger National Park, South Africa which is currently going through its dry season.