Africa Travel
How to spend 48 hours in Beirut, Lebanon
The sparkling Mediterranean beckons as you touch down at Beirut airport. Pulsating lights from nightclubs give the capital a joyous, constant rhythm. Glamorous people drive fancy cars.
World Cup to boost tourism, South Africa leader says
South Africa's investment in the Soccer World Cup will lead to increased tourism, trade and more investment after the country's successful hosting of the sporting event, President Jacob Zuma said Monday.
Airport to pay compensation after semifinal chaos
Soccer fans who missed the World Cup semifinal between Germany and Spain due to flights chaos in Durban will be partially compensated, airports officials said on Friday.
Experience Beirut’s ancient sites
Lebanon has been conquered and colonized many times over in the last three millennia. Experience Beirut’s history by visiting ancient sites, museums and villages.
Thar’s gold in that vending machine
It's the ultimate hole-in-the-wall — a money machine that dispenses pure gold. But at Abu Dhabi's Emirates Palace hotel, the machine almost seems part of the furniture.
Dubai's glamour doesn't have to break the bank
Dubai has earned itself an unlikely spot amid the world's ritziest — and priciest — beachside hot spots. Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan and David Beckham have all been spotted partying in this opulent Arabian playground, where a poolside beer can easily top $10 (37 dirhams) and one hotel boasts rooms starting at $1,000 (3,600 dirhams) a night.
Afghanistan dedicates first national park
The U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan pedals a green swan-shaped boat across the deep blue waters of the Band-e-Amir lakes during a dedication of the country's first national park.