Three climbers, on the week ending May, perished on Mt. Everest pushing the death toll to nine in the 2019 climbing season alone. At 8848 meters (29,029 ft), Mount Everest is undeniably the world’s highest mountain, and owing to its exclusive height, this landmark has for years remained a tempting target for hoards of mountaineers […]
In recent years, private jet hire in Kenya has become more accessible, albeit still a luxury for the elite. High-net-worth individuals, business executives, politicians, celebrities, and humanitarian organizations are increasingly opting for private air travel over commercial flights. Kenya’s well-developed aviation infrastructure, especially at Wilson Airport and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, has enabled […]
Kenya is among eight nations forming a coalition advocating for luxury air travel taxes—levies targeting business-class and private jet passengers. The initiative aims to raise approximately KSh 28 trillion (≈€187 billion/US $220 billion) to bolster climate finance and support vulnerable countries facing escalating climate risks 1. Coalition Overview In coordination with France, Barbados, Spain, Somalia, Benin, Sierra Leone, and Antigua […]
In breaking news, the SpaceX Starship rocket explodes setback to Mars mission has once again disrupted Elon Musk’s ambitions for human settlement on Mars. Late on June 18, 2025, during a static fire test at the Starbase facility in Brownsville, Texas, the massive 400-foot Starship prototype—known as Ship 36—detonated in a dramatic fireball, lighting up the […]
In a sweeping policy reversal, former U.S. President Donald Trump reinstated the U.S. travel ban on June 4, 2025, affecting citizens from 19 countries. The executive order, signed just months after his reelection campaign gained momentum, rekindles debates on immigration, security, and civil liberties. Travel Restrictions Mirror 2017 Ban The new U.S. travel ban draws […]
Nairobi, Kenya – As Kenyans grapple with increasingly restrictive U.S. visa policies, new data reveals that securing entry into Europe may be even more challenging. According to the latest figures from the European Union Commission, nearly 29.1% of Schengen visa applications from Kenya were rejected in 2024. The Schengen visa allows short-term travel across 27 […]
Australia is a huge country, with plenty of amazing places to visit. Here are some of the best: 1. Melbourne Melbourne is one of the most vibrant and cosmopolitan cities in Australia, with a lively arts and culture scene. There’s also plenty of great bars and restaurants, as well as beautiful parks and gardens. 2. […]
South America is a vast continent, and there are endless possibilities for travel. From the rain forests of Ecuador and Peru to the glaciers of Patagonia, South America offers something for everyone. Here are some of the best places to travel in South America: 1. Santiago, Chile Santiago is the capital of Chile and a […]
