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Savannah – the atomic cruise ship
SAVANNAH – THE FUTURE SHIP LOST IN TIME David Ellis A SHIP that’s seemed lost in the passage of time is America‘s NS Savannah, the world’s first and only nuclear-powered vessel designed to revolutionise shipping by carrying both cruise passengers and freight world-wide, but in fact doing neither with much success. While the […]
Shongololo train through Africa – a moving safari
TRAIN YOURSELF INTO TAKING ON BIG GAME David Ellis WHEN we told mates we were off to Africa for game viewing and a safari-like adventure, and that we were going to do it over a near-fortnight by train, our announcement was met with much mirth and hilarity by those supposedly in the know. “Send us […]
Hunter S Thompson – the original Gonzo journalist pens The Rum Diary
AUTHOR FIRED UP FOR A FITTING FAREWELL David Ellis AMERICAN actor Johnny Depp gave new meaning to “going out with a bang” when he organised the scattering of the ashes of his author-friend Hunter S Thompson on the writer’s Owl Farm in Colorado in 2005. No solemn casting of the ashes into […]
Jost van Dyke – secret Caribbean island
ISLAND TIME: REST UP AFTER DOING NOTHING David Ellis EVEN the most-seasoned travellers could be forgiven for ‘fessing-up that they’re not quite sure where to find the island of Jost van Dyke – one of the best kept little secrets in the Caribbean. Because 400 years after the Dutch pirate was plundering […]
Alaska with Lindblad: Pristine and precious
This story appeared in print editions of Melbourne’s Herald Sun and Brisbane’s Courier Mail.At time of writing the story had not appeared on line.
Latest news on Akademik Shokalskiy rescue
News 11 new results for aurora shokalskiy Akademik Shokalskiy leaders have mixed emotions upon rescue Sydney Morning Herald Akademik Shokalskiy leaders have mixed emotions upon rescue … beset Akademik Shokalskiy, arriving on board rescue vessel the Aurora Australis … See all stories on this topic » Firstpost 52 Passengers Rescued From MV Akademik Shokalskiy as Snow […]
Devil’s Pool – Livingstone scoops top 10 award
The “Devil`s Pool” in Livingstone, Zambia, has been ranked as one of the top 10 best natural swimming pools in the world. The top 10 award has been given by TripAdvisor, a highly-respected and widely-consulted travel search engine and directory. The “Devil`s Pool” is at the top of the list ahead of nine other natural […]
Devil’s Pool – Livingstone scoops top 10 award
The “Devil`s Pool” in Livingstone, Zambia, has been ranked as one of the top 10 best natural swimming pools in the world. The top 10 award has been given by TripAdvisor, a highly-respected and widely-consulted travel search engine and directory. The “Devil`s Pool” is at the top of the list ahead of nine other natural […]
Raising Awareness about the Importance of Elephants
The number of elephants is on the decline. There is a strong need to protect them from extinction. The Forest Industry Organization will organize an event to raise and sustain public awareness of the importance of elephants. The event “The Great Legend of Thai Elephant” is scheduled for 9-13 January 2014 at the Thai Elephant […]
Raising Awareness about the Importance of Elephants
The number of elephants is on the decline. There is a strong need to protect them from extinction. The Forest Industry Organization will organize an event to raise and sustain public awareness of the importance of elephants. The event “The Great Legend of Thai Elephant” is scheduled for 9-13 January 2014 at the Thai Elephant […]
