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Why miners risk their lives in one of the world's saltiest lakes

Sat, 11/08/2025 - 11:00

Known for its colorful pink hues and rich salt deposits, Lake Retba, or Lac Rose, is a driving force of Senegal's economy. But extracting salt from a hypersaline lake comes with its fair share of risks for local miners.

News, International, Video, salt, senegal, lake-retba, west-africa

Delta passengers were delayed by 2 days after their flight diverted when an on-board oven caught fire

Mon, 09/29/2025 - 07:08

Tech Insider : Business, Travel

Delta Air Lines Airbus A330-300 wide body passenger airplane spotted taking off from Polderbaan runway departing from Amsterdam Schiphol AMS Airport — A Delta Air Lines Airbus A330.
Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty Images

Transportation, delta-air-lines, Aviation, flight-diversion, Airlines, Africa, aviation-safety

A couple went to Africa on their 5th date. Now they're engaged, and the bride-to-be has a custom ring that nods to that trip.

Wed, 08/06/2025 - 12:49

Tech Insider : Business, Style, Travel

Natasha Gabbayan and Josh Banayan getting engaged.
Lovesick Photographs

Entertainment, engagement-ring, Engagement, Couples, Africa

I've been to Africa multiple times. Here are the best things I did in Zimbabwe, South Africa, Morocco, and Egypt.

Fri, 12/20/2024 - 09:36

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business

Aerial view of Victoria Falls — Victoria Falls was incredible to see while in Zimbabwe.
Jason Edwards/Getty Images

Travel, freelancer-le, Africa, Travel, Freelancer, Zimbabwe, south-africa

I've gone on over 30 safaris in South Africa. Here are 6 things I wish I knew before my first one.

Wed, 11/27/2024 - 08:47

Tech Insider : Travel, Business

Sophie sitting on a rock overlooking rocky mountains covered in greens and a river with rocks in it. — I've been on over 30 safaris, and there are a few things I wish I had known before my first one.
Sophie Baker

Travel, Africa, safari, south-africa, mistakes, Freelancer, freelancer-le

My girlfriend and I spent 12 days in Morocco at 5-star hotels. The trip was worth thousands, but I only spent $250 out of pocket.

Tue, 11/26/2024 - 09:47

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business

beautiful manicured grounds at a hilton resort in morocco — We had an incredible time staying in luxurious hotels in Morocco.
Reggie Lamptey

Travel, Freelancer, freelancer-le, Travel, Luxury, Points, 5-star-hotels

We spent $400 a night at a luxury lodge in South Africa. Our all-inclusive stay included epic safari tours and much more.

Fri, 11/15/2024 - 08:08

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel

Author Tammy Barr sitting on chair in front of building with glass doors — My husband and I stayed at the Black Rhino Game Lodge in South Africa.
Tammy Barr

Travel, freelancer-le, safari, south-africa, Africa, Travel, Freelancer

We spent about $35,000 for my 40th birthday trip to Ghana. It was worth every penny.

Fri, 08/16/2024 - 17:08

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel

Author Ashlee Tuck in Ghana — I went to Ghana for my 40th birthday and had an awesome time.
Ashlee Tuck

Travel, freelancer-le, Ghana, Africa, Travel, Birthday, aspirational-luxury

Critical Windows Into Early Human Evolution Recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Tue, 08/06/2024 - 12:55

Gizmodo

View of the shoreline at Pinnacle Point from boat

anthropology, Africa, African archaeology, Climate Change, Ice Age, South Africa, UNESCO

I'm from Tanzania and stayed at a North Korean summer camp. It was the perfect hideout, even if nobody had internet.

Sat, 07/27/2024 - 06:03

Tech Insider : Travel

Regina Beraldo Kihwele and Russian friends on the first night at North Korea's Songdowon International Children's Camp in the summer of 2016. — Regina Beraldo Kihwele on the first night at North Korea's Songdowon International Children's Camp in the summer of 2016.
Courtesy of Regina Beraldo Kihwele