There are two main things people look for when choosing the perfect beach destination: soft, sugar-white sand and sparkling, crystal-clear water. Everything else—great restaurants, quaint shops, and ...

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A devastating fire, such as the one that has raged in Los Angeles over the past two weeks, could occur in Cape Town, say experts. Cape Town has a similar climate, mountainous topography and ...

A weather advisory has been issued for extremely hot and uncomfortable conditions on Wednesday. Cape Town authorities say they are on high alert following the warning. The hot weather is likely to be ...

Cape Town has claimed the top spot in Time Out’s highly anticipated list of the 50 best cities in the world for 2025. This vibrant South African city has earned its place at the pinnacle with ...

Cape Town International Airport set a new benchmark in 2024, recording 3 million two-way international passengers over the year – a historic milestone for the airport. December 2024 was ...

1 hit “Old Town Road” on the screen behind him. As the audio from the song cued up, Cyrus attempted to play guitar and sing along, with his instrument and vocals inaudible as he looked around ...

Located on the north Norfolk Coast, Wells-next-the-Sea is home to a sweeping sandy beach that's backed by pine trees. The seaside town, which has been described as 'the jewel of the north Norfolk ...

A community organisation has responded to backlash over racially tiered ticketing for an upcoming event aimed to celebrate Tangata Moana. Brown Town is an Ōtautahi-based collective dedicated to ...

The seven BE-4 engines roared — sending awed spectators into screams and cheers — as Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket ascended into the clouds upon glowing white propulsion. For many, this ...

Cape Town has claimed the top spot on Time Out's annual list of the 'Best Cities in the World', released on Wednesday. The global brand, known for inspiring people to explore the best of city life ...

Cape Town is the best city in the world right now ... Portugal's "second city": Porto was recently named Europe's best beach city and emerging culinary city. It boasts stunning urban beaches ...