Love can make a bridge collapse – literally. A segment of the iconic Pont des Arts Bridge in Paris, France has collapsed. Just as critics feared and predicted, a section of metal mesh about 2.4m…
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Final call to vote as World Travel Awards’ deadline approaches
Industry insiders, consumers and stakeholders in the regional travel sector are being urged to cast their ballots ahead of the deadline for votes at the World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2014. The ceremony will take…
Hippie town seen as New Macau in World’s Biggest Hotel Plan
(Bloomberg) — Once a stop on the hippie trail, Cairns is now a haven for backpackers and divers. By 2019, Tony Fung predicts it’ll be a gambling destination to rival Macau. The Hong Kong property…
Baking 101: How to whisk egg whites #SusanEats
Photo credit: Pedro Ramirez Paz Whisking eggs can by a daunting task for a home baker. Under-whisked, and they’re just scrambled egg whites. Over-whisked, they fall apart and become watery and lumpy. But when perfectly whisked…
Dining etiquette: Which fork do I use? Understanding tableware
Wasn’t it in James Cameron’s 1997 film Titanic when Leonardo DiCaprio’s character received from dining 101, whilst sitting in the fine dining restaurant completely mesmerized by the number of cutlery and tableware? “Just start from the outside and work…
#SusanEats: Fantinel Winery hosts exclusive wine-pairing dinner in Ethiopia
Port and cheese are perfect partners? Red wine should always be served at room temperature? There are many myths about wine, some more obvious than others. When it comes to wines in East Africa, especially…
Kenya Airways re-introduces flights to Zanzibar!
Kenya Airways is set to re-introduce direct flights to Zanzibar from its Nairobi hub, as it opens up tourist attractions within the region. From June 2, the airline will be flying five times every week…
Rhino Charge raises record-breaking Sh102 million for conservation
(PHOTO CREDIT: Courtesy The Rhino Charge – Official Facebook Page) It’s hard to believe that 25 years ago Rhino Charge only raised Sh200,000. Many off-roading challenges later, Rhino Charge 2014 marks another record-breaking year raising Sh102,919,334.93…
World Travel Awards 2014: Vote for your favourite Kenyan destinations
Photo credit: courtesy World Travel Awards The 21st World Travel Awards, the ‘Oscars of the Travel Industry,’ has released their list of nominees for 2014. World Travel Awards will stage its prestigious Africa & Indian…
Heineken treats foosball champs to Champions League screening in Ibiza
Heineken last week flew three lucky Kenyan consumers to the legendary island of Ibiza for an exclusive live screening of the UEFA Champions League, which was held on Saturday 24th May. The two winners, representing…