Off The Beat: On The Falcon’s Crest In Doha, Qatar
It was my first visit to Doha, the capital of Qatar and like any first timer, I was left mesmerised by its dazzling skyline. But I wasn’t there to be …
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Defying Violence, Hikers Head For Central Nigeria’s Hills
The old car number plates still carry the inscription beloved of the people of Plateau State in Africa‘s central Nigeria: Land of peace and Tourism. Years of spiralling violence have …
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More Travellers Are Skipping The Big Tourist Sights To See Everyday Life
“Authenticity” is the magic word. “Tourists want to get to know real life,” says researcher Ulrich Reinhardt. It’s this urge for genuine cultural experience that is prompting a growing number …
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Can North Africa Unite Over Couscous?
Could a plate of couscous warm up relations between wary North African nations? A drive to win coveted Unesco status for the dish could at least get them talking around …
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Readers Share: Travel Through A Mysterious Past In Egypt
It was barely 4.30am when I found myself in a bus thudding along the dusty road towards a remote Nubian village. It was day two of our trip to Egypt …
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Cathay Pacific To Fly Nonstop From Hong Kong To Cape Town l Star2.com
Travelling between Hong Kong and Cape Town, South Africa, will become more convenient with the introduction of a seasonal nonstop service by Cathay Pacific later this year. The three-times-weekly service, …
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12 Days To Explore The Ancient Wonders Of Egypt
Let’s hope the “mummy’s curse” isn’t real. Because I’m sweatily crouching through a claustrophobic tunnel inside Egypt’s iconic Great Pyramid on my climb to its 4,500-year-old royal burial chamber. Dangling …
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In Uganda, ‘Rolex’ Means time For An Eggy Snack
When people talk about a “Rolex” in Uganda, one of the last things they probably have in mind is a luxury watch. So at Kampala’s third annual Rolex festival on …
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Black Civilisations Museum Offers A New View Of Africa
A museum showcasing black heritage from the dawn of time to the modern era has opened in the Senegalese capital Dakar. The opening came as African countries press harder for …
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Namibia, Where The Buffaloes Roam And The Antelope Play
Normally cool and laid-back, Samuel Nangwena was visibly thrilled. But our guide had to dial back his excitement. It was rather late, almost 10pm. Our group was finally about to …
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