Category Archives: Travel News

Emirates Is Flying Specialist Dogs to Zimbabwe to Help Stop Poachers

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Emirates SkyCargo is helping move specialist conservation dogs from the UK to Zimbabwe, where they will support rangers at Matusadona National Park in the fight against poaching.

Ebola Cases Are Rising Faster Than Response Efforts, and That Matters for Travelers

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Health experts are warning that Ebola cases are increasing faster than response efforts. Here is what that means for travelers, including the practical precautions worth taking before and during a trip.

Glasgow’s New 54km Active Travel Push Could Make the City Easier on Foot and Bike

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Glasgow is prioritising 54km of walking, wheeling and cycling routes by 2032, with a new delivery framework aimed at speeding up protected routes across the city. For budget travellers, that could mean easier low-cost movement between neighbourhoods and sights.

NASA ends the MAVEN Mars mission after 11 years of quiet service

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NASA has started decommissioning MAVEN after an 11-year run around Mars, following failed recovery attempts after a power loss in December. The orbiter helped deliver more than 800 papers and mapped about 18% of the planet’s surface data.