Mozambique: an idyll awakes from its slumber

  (The Independent) – Mozambique’s Ibo island, home to crumbling forts and mansions, could soon be back on the tourist map. Chris Leadbeater explores its faded charms Rua da Republica must have looked splendid in its heyday. Laden carts must have rolled along its easy width. Well-dressed ladies must have strolled its pavements. The sound …

African Travel Industry Leads the World in Mobile Commerce

  (Breaking Travel News) – Africa is leading the world in mobile commerce with the travel industry at the forefront of the movement, reveals the WTM Global Trends Report released today (Monday 7 November) at World Travel Market. The report, in association with Euromonitor International, reveals Africa is leading the world in mobile commerce.  This …

Hottest travel destinations for 2012

  (Coolumn News) – WHETHER it’s a cultural sojourn, a spiritual recharge, an enlightening wildlife encounter or maybe an active adventure, A&K’s Hot List for 2012 has the latest up-and-coming travel destinations. A&K Australia managing director Sujata Raman said A&K have been busy researching new and interesting destinations. "We are delighted to present this exciting …

48 hours in laid-back Niamey, Niger

(Reuters) – Nestled on the banks of the Niger River, Niamey stands at the crossroads of the Sahel and sub-Saharan Africa with a population of nearly 1 million people who take pride in their city’s reputation as one of the continent’s most laid-back capitals. Unlike the 32 dignitaries of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi’s regime …