By Franklin Wallah Published on: August 03, 2024 09:53 (EAT) Police in Nairobi are investigating how a lecturer allegedly duped several students of USIU-Africa out of more than Ksh.10 million for a trip to the United Kingdom that never was. The students who recorded statements at the Kasarani Police Station allege that the said lecturer...
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Captivating UK beach where forest meets the sea with hidden ‘dragon’
With summer now here, Brits are no doubt shelling out for flights to chase the perfect sun-soaked holiday. But if it’s golden sandy beaches and pristine waters you’re after, jetting off isn’t your only choice. In fact, one hidden paradise awaits just a few hours drive from Manchester. Llanddwyn Beach – or Newborough Beach –...
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Top UK airline warns of huge travel disruption at Spanish airport this week
BRITS heading to Spain this week are being warned to expect more travel disruption at the airport. Security staff are set to strike for five days at Alicante Airport, affecting holidaymakers travelling through. 2 Jet2 has issued a warning to holidaymakers travelling from Alicante AirportCredit: Getty The five-day strike will impact holidaymakers from today (July...
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‘I went to the pretty market town with the most beautiful gardens in the UK’
Alnwick Gardens in Northumberland is a popular spot among those who know about it but I fear there are not enough have discovered this gem in the north of England. While on a roadtrip with some friends, we stumbled across this magical little spot and I haven’t stopped thinking about it since (I visited two...
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‘This luxurious Highlands hotel is genuinely sublime’
The next day I took an e-bike over the Tongue Causeway, along the coast to Skinnet Beach. I cycled through clouds, then sat drenched on a bench looking down at the sand and water below, in the direction of the Faroe Islands. Here is a dramatic, painterly landscape that reminds you the Scottish Highlands have...
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Bahrain Tourism Industry Surge with New Visa Free Travel to 87 Countries Including Thailand, United Kingdom and UAE – Travel And Tour World
Home » BAHRAIN TRAVEL NEWS » Bahrain Tourism Industry Surge with New Visa Free Travel to 87 Countries Including Thailand, United Kingdom and UAE Saturday, July 27, 2024 Reading Time: 4 minutes Bahrain‘s tourism industry is set to experience a significant surge with the introduction of visa-free travel to 87 countries, including Sri Lanka, Maldives,...
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Iceland Volcanic Eruptions on Reykjanes Peninsula Rises Concerns and Trigger Travel Chaos and Disruption for UK Travellers – Travel And Tour World
Home » European Travel News » Iceland Volcanic Eruptions on Reykjanes Peninsula Rises Concerns and Trigger Travel Chaos and Disruption for UK Travellers Friday, July 26, 2024 Reading Time: 3 minutes The Reykjanes Peninsula in southwestern Iceland has become a hotspot of scientific and public interest due to a series of escalating volcanic activities. Earthquakes...
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Manchester cultural destination named among ‘world’s greatest places’ to visi…
A cultural hub and venue in Manchester has been named on a list of 100 “World’s Greatest Places” to visit in 2024. The Greatest Places list is an annual instalment by TIME, highlighting 100 extraordinary destinations worldwide, categorised into places to stay and places to visit. Aviva Studios, home of Factory International is the first...
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How ‘God’s waiting room’ Eastbourne got a new lease of life
Rebecca Maer, who runs the Eastbourne Reporter, says the town is a great place to live, but has its challenges. “It is, unfortunately, highly car dependent for a town just five miles across, with parking permitted almost everywhere and few bus lanes. Extraordinarily, cycling is still banned along much of the seafront,” she says. “With...
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The most powerful passports in the world for 2024
Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email The world’s most powerful passport for 2024 has been revealed – and Singapore nationals won’t struggle to find visa-free travel. According to this year’s Henley Passport Index, Singapore’s red travel document opens the most international doors....
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Judi Dench, Jay Blades Travel Documentary to Air on U.K.’s Channel 4
U.K. broadcaster Channel 4 has ordered a one-off hour-ong biographical travel documentary featuring Judi Dench and British furniture restorer and TV host Jay Blades (The Repair Shop), titled Dame Judi & Jay: The Odd Couple. “Despite being born nearly 40 years apart and taking very different journeys in life, stage and screen legends Dame Judi Dench and Jay...
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European capital named top coolcation destination is a ‘true hidden gem’
Coolcationing’ has become the biggest travel trend this year, with many tourists seeking temperate destinations for their next holiday to avoid a sweltering summer and intense tourist crowds. A recent survey by Virtuoso discovered that 82 percent of travellers are considering destinations with cooler temperatures in 2024. To help those looking for a change to...