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How I solo travelled 5,000 miles across the world without spending a penny
Daily Mail
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July 1, 2025
A 26-year-old who spent just £15 on transport hitchhiking across Africa says she has since travelled from Guangzhou in China to the Russia-Mongolia border 'without spending a penny'. Courtney Allan, from Canada, originally planned to visit the UK...
BBC: Morocco’s Football Ambitions Evident Through WAFCON
Morocco World News
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June 30, 2025
Marrakech – Morocco is establishing itself as a football powerhouse in Africa, with the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) showcasing the North African country’s growing influence in the sport. The tournament runs from July 5-26, marking...
When An easyJet Airbus A320 Headed For Morocco Diverted To Portugal After A Passenger Hallucinated Snakes
Simple Flying
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July 1, 2025
Earlier this year, an easyJet flight from London Gatwick to Marrakesh was forced to divert to Faro, Portugal, for perhaps the strangest reason you have ever heard. Roughly two hours into the flight, a man onboard suddenly started screaming that...
How three young Londoners set out to explore the countries of their parents’ birth - and redefined the travel vlog
The Guardian
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July 1, 2025
‘Kayum was my friend for years,” recalls Abubakar Finiin. “But when I met his grandad in Bangladesh, it just felt like I understood his whole story. I knew so much more about him as a person.” This moment of connection captures the essence of Kids...
Daintree Ecolodge: Intrepid Travel’s first accommodation acquisition in Australia
The New Zealand Herald
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July 1, 2025
I had arrived in Cairns from Auckland the night before, and after breakfast at the Hilton, began the 90-minute drive north along the Captain Cook Highway. The winding coastal road, fringed by the Coral Sea and lush greenery, took me past Port...
Nigeria qualifies for 2025 World Beach Volleyball Championships
The Cable
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June 30, 2025
The Nigerian women’s beach volleyball team has qualified for the 2025 World Championship. The pair of Esther Mbah and Pamela Bawa secured the ticket after defeating Egypt 2-1 to finish in third place at the just concluded African Volleyball...
The 2 cheapest Mediterranean countries for all-inclusive holidays - better than Spain
Daily Express
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June 30, 2025
Not only are Tunisia and Morocco renowned for their breathtaking beauty, rich culture, and delicious cuisine, but they have also recently been crowned the most affordable destinations for all-inclusive retreats. According to a new study, Morocco...
Nigerian Women’s Beach Volleyball Team Qualifies For 2025 World Championship
Naija News
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June 30, 2025
The Nigerian Women’s beach volleyball team secured their place in the competition at the just concluded CAVB Continental Championship in Morocco. During the last phase of the qualification series, Esther Mbah and Pamela Bawa helped Nigeria defeat...
Namibia makes history at U21 Beach Volleyball Championships
Informante
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June 30, 2025
Staff Reporter NAMIBIA’S young volleyball stars made the country proud at the 2025 CAVB U21 Beach Volleyball Championships held in Morocco. The men’s teams delivered a historic performance, with Max and Jura Krafft (Namibia 1) claiming gold, while...
Namibia, Mozambique reign supreme at Africa Beach Volleyball Championship
Ghana News Agency
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June 30, 2025
Accra, June 30, GNA – Namibia and Mozambique took dominance of the 2025 Africa Under-21 Beach Volleyball Championship in Morocco. Namibia defeated Mozambique 2:0 in the male category of the championship in the finals on Sunday to be crowned the...
Morocco Welcomes 7.2 Million Tourists in First Five Months of 2025
Morocco World News
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June 20, 2025
Rabat – Morocco has welcomed a new record of 7.2 million tourists during the first five months of 2025. A statement from Morocco’s Ministry of Tourism has said the number marks a 22% increase compared to the same period last year. The number...
Nigeria qualifies for Beach Volleyball World Championship
Punch
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June 30, 2025
The Nigerian Women’s beach volleyball team has qualified for the 2025 World Championship in Adelaide, Australia, scheduled to hold from November 14 to 23. The pair of Esther Mbah and Pamela Bawa beat Egypt 2-1 (21-14, 20-22, 15-9) to finish in...
Solica: The Jewish Martyr of Morocco
Aish
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June 30, 2025
In Fez, Morocco, there is a large, beautiful, 200-year-old Jewish cemetery. Among the pristine white graves sits a blue-tinted tomb venerated by both Jews and non-Jews. It is that of a 17-year-old girl known as Solica Hagouel (Hatchuel) or Sol...
Morocco, Ethiopia sign military cooperation deal to bolster strategic partnership
Hespress
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June 20, 2025
Morocco and Ethiopia have signed a wide-ranging military cooperation agreement, deepening strategic ties between the two African nations amid efforts to address shared security challenges across the continent. The agreement was finalized earlier...
Canadian travellers exploring 'their own backyard' this summer, Airbnb says
Toronto Sun
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June 30, 2025
Breadcrumb Trail Links Canada Travel Canada Published Jun 30, 2025 • Last updated 34 minutes ago • 2 minute read Views of Georgian Bay and Collingwood, Ont., from the top of Blue Mountain on Thursday, June 30, 2022. Photo by Andrew Lahodynskyj...
Total Commercial Traffic at Morocco’s Ports Hits 60.8 Million Tonnes in Q1 2025
Morocco World News
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June 29, 2025
Rabat – Moroccan ports’ volume of commercial traffic reached 60.80 million tonnes in the first quarter of 2025, according to recent data from the Directorate of Studies and Financial Forecasts. The number shows an increase of 10.2%, the...
Magazine containing bullet found in Asif Mahmud's travel bag at HSIA
Bangladesh Post
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A firearm's magazine containing a single bullet was recovered Saturday morning from the travel bag of Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan, adviser to multiple ministries including LGRD and Youth and Sports, at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport....
Casablanca: Summer in Morocco’s Most Vibrant City
Breaking Travel News
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June 27, 2025
If you’ve already been to Marrakech and are keen to explore another Moroccan city or simply prefer visiting places where you can feel like a local rather than a tourist, put Casablanca at the top of your “to go” list. The most modern – and largest...
Magazine containing bullet found in Asif Mahmud's travel bag at Shahjalal; from licensed firearm, he says
United News of Bangladesh
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A firearm's magazine containing a single bullet was recovered Saturday morning from the travel bag of Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan, adviser to multiple ministries including LGRD and Youth and Sports, at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport....
The average Aussie spends how much on a 2-week overseas holiday? And where’s it going?
KARRYON
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June 26, 2025
It’s great news for tour operators who offer immersive food and dining experiences as 75 per cent of Aussies rank local cuisine as a top travel priority, second only to budget. The ING x YouGov survey found Australian travellers spent an average...