The author sought an authentic experience, and found it in Lets Drift, “an exuberant Kenyan-centered enterprise” of people living in and near Nairobi.
Tag: Travel and Vacations
Iceland Ice Wall Collapse: 1 Tourist Is Dead and 1 Is Injured
Rescuers on Monday called off a search for what they initially believed were two other trapped tourists after it became clear that all the visitors were accounted for.
Out of Season
Summer’s coming to a close soon. You’re still, to some extent, in control of how you spend the time.
Sparing the Horse, Brussels Warms Up to the Electric Carriage
The city’s last horse-drawn carriage operator says business is good since making the switch, placing the Belgian capital in the vanguard of a global change.
Rethinking Tourism With the Renewal of a Beloved Italian Path
Officials hope the reopening of the Via dell’Amore will be an opportunity to rethink tourism in Cinque Terre, getting visitors off the beaten path.
Cruise Ship Ducks Are Traveling the World as Part of a Scavenger Hunt
Scavenger hunts for rubber ducks hidden by cruise passengers have spawned a duck-loving community of “quackers.”
Arson Attack on France’s Rail Network: What We Know
Coordinated arson attacks on France’s high-speed rail network disrupted travel leading up to the Paris Olympics opening ceremony and into the weekend.
Arson Attacks on French Rail Leave Thousands Stranded
Hundreds were stuck at train stations in Paris and London as operators canceled and delayed trains on Friday after the attacks.
Half of Canadian Town Jasper Destroyed by Fast-Moving Wildfire
As much as half of Jasper, Alberta, which lies inside one of the country’s most-visited national parks, has been destroyed, officials said.
Mediterranean Drought Forces a Hard Choice: Who Gets the Water?
Parts of southern Italy and other countries in the region are experiencing one of their worst droughts in decades. The authorities say they are working to at least save tourism.