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Church of Saint George, Lalibela, Ethiopia.

Discovering Ethiopia on footRugged natural beauty, rich culture and unique wildlife on treks with Tesfa Tours, one of Lonely Planet's Best in Travel picks...

Cape Town as seen from atop Table Mountain. A cable car ride to the top is an essential activity when visiting the city.

LGBTQ scene in Cape Town is slowly emerging from its Covid hibernationClubs and restaurants are open again, though smaller crowds are mandated. And a greater interest in outdoor activities is...

Rwanda's Gishwati-Mukura National Park is home to several chimpanzees.

Ecotourism taking root at Rwandan national parkTravelers visiting Gishwati-Mukura National Park can track chimpanzees and plant trees while aiding neighboring communities.

The Emirates Palace hotel, part of the Mandarin Oriental group, will be the first hotel to receive certification for its kosher kitchen.

As Israel-UAE relations warm, Abu Dhabi launches kosher program for hotelsAccording to Abu Dhabi's culture and tourism department, the treaty, combined with the kosher certification platform, "paves...

News editor Johanna Jainchill’s setup for a virtual wine tasting with the Israel Wine Producers Association in conjunction with the Israel Ministry of Tourism.

Culinary travel goes Zoom: A virtual tour through Israel's wine regionsNews editor Johanna Jainchill finds that an opportunity to hear from some of the country's vintners -- and taste some of their...

Elephants in Tanzania's Ruaha National Park. There are as many as 12,000 elephants moving through the park in a given year.

Discovering an overlooked gem in TanzaniaWildlife-rich Ruaha National Park's remote location means there are far fewer tourists than in the Selous Reserve or the...

Sabuk Lodge offers a camelback safari through the Laikipian Wilderness in Kenya.

Kenya is ready to reopen. Safari operators are standing by.Exotic itineraries, new lodges and more forgiving refund policies await those who are ready to venture to the East African...

With tourism on pause, a chance to rethink sustainability

With tourism on pause, a chance to rethink sustainabilityProponents of sustainable travel say the Covid-19 shutdown presents an opportunity for the industry to rebuild with a renewed...

Asilia Africa's Jabali Private House in Tanzania's Ruaha National Park.

Indulgent exclusivity in TanzaniaThe country has already opened to international visitors, with no quarantine measures in place, and its many private-use villas...

The view of Cape Town from Table Mountain.

South Africa’s tourism industry eyes September returnOfficials have crafted a plan in response to widespread media reports that suggested that the country would not restart...

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