Burma, renamed Myanmar, was finally reopening to the world and I wanted to be there as a witness. I had visited the country in 2000 and had experienced a land still uncertain about its place in the world and reluctant to open its doors to tourists. Suspicion and secrecy hung in the air and I […]
Major airports in the US will now have to offer rooms for breastfeeding
Travelling with a baby presents unique challenges, but parents may find things a bit easier in the US as a new law requires that major airports offer a lactation room. Major airports in the US will have to offer lactation rooms. Image by JGI/Jamie Grill/Getty Images A recently-passed bill, called the Friendly Airports for Mothers […]
Vietnam launches its first ethical elephant experience
In a move that will delight animal-lovers, one national park in Vietnam has decided to ditch elephant rides in favour of the country’s first ethical elephant experience. Visitors can watch the elephants from a distance. Photo by Animals Asia Yok Don National Park is now running ethical elephant tours where tourists can come and observe […]
New direct flight between Kenya and the US starts this month
Travellers who want to get between New York and Nairobi will find their journey much simpler with the introduction of a new direct flight. Amboseli National Park, three male elephants cross a road with Mt Kilimanjaro in the background. Image by ©James Forsyth/Getty Images Kenya Airways will begin a daily non-stop route between Jomo Kenyatta […]