Reunion Island holds a certain charm that not only entices an adventurous spirit but also warms the need for romance. Situated 3000km off the coast of South Africa, this island destination makes for the perfect getaway. From picturesque sceneries to…
Month: July 2017
Qatar airways to launch new flights to Kiev, Ukraine
Qatar has confirmed it will launch a new direct service to Kiev, the capital of Ukraine, with seven weekly flights from August 28th. Kiev is one of Eastern Europe’s oldest cities and an historic and cultural centre, with stunning architecture…
Nap Bar Just Opened In Madrid. SIESTA AND GO
Cities are exhausting. Napping is good for you. Those are the two principles the new “nap bar” Siesta & Go in Madrid seems to operate on. Following in the footsteps of similar establishments in London, Brussels, Tokyo, and other cities,…
BA cabin crew announce they’ll go on strike for ANOTHER two weeks
British Airways cabin crew will strike for a further 14 days in a long-running dispute over pay, the Unite union has announced. Members of Unite will walk out again from July 19, just three days after completing a 16-day stoppage. The…
Top 5 Budget-Friendly Countries in Europe
South Africans know all too well how much money goes into a European holiday. Starting with the cost of flights, we then have to convert our hard-earned rands into euros and spend a fortune on accommodation, food, transport and entry…
US laptop ban lifted on Emirates and Turkish Airlines
Emirates and Turkish Airlines have said the cabin ban on laptops no longer applies on their flights to the US. In March, the US banned laptops and other large electronic devices to and from eight mostly Muslim nations, fearing bombs…
Never mind winter – get zippy and devilish
The cooler winter months invite long evenings in front of log fires and big bowls of hearty food. But that doesn’t mean you need to stay indoors or settle for months of sluggish bingeing on TV series. Shaun Pozyn, Head…
For the very first time, the Musée Marmottan Monet lifts the veil on this private passion by organising an unusual exhibition entitled Monet The Collector.
Claude Monet, the most famous of the impressionist painters, was also one this movement’s most secretive collectors.The masterpieces that he curated throughout his life make up an ensemble that is as rare as it is exceptional. Masterpieces from his private…