Ebola outbreak 2026: your need to know about travelling to Africa
Ebola is still around. The World Health Organisation (WHO) is actively managing an outbreak across the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda. This outbreak began in May 2026 and has resulted in over 1,400 confirmed cases and more than 400 deaths. What is...
Europe Heatwave – How to Cope with Heat when Travelling
Travelling Europe during the summer months brings many things including heatwaves. And right now, the Europe heatwave is seeing the hottest temperatures ever recorded. So hot is the heatwave in Europe, people have drowned after swimming in unsafe areas trying to cool...
New Rules and Fees Australians Travelling to Japan Need to Know
So you’re off to Japan. Well, there are some new Japanese rules and fees you should be aware of in 2026 if you’re Australian. To help combat over-tourism, the Japanese government has introduced a few new tourist taxes, attraction fees and local fines. Here are the...
Heartbreak as Robin Hood’s English Oak Tree Dies
The Major Oak, an ancient oak tree linked to Robin Hood, has died after 1,200 years. The oak stands in the heart of Sherwood Forest in Nottinghamshire and is renowned for its association with the legendary outlaw Robin Hood.According to folklore Robin Hood used it as...
Singapore Airlines flight SQ321: Unexpected Turbulence Still a Mystery
Nearly two years after Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 hit severe turbulence over Myanmar, killing one passenger and injuring 79 others, investigators have released their final report. The conclusion, in essence: we still don’t fully know what happened. Meaning, the...
Hi, I’m Sharyn. Travel addict. Lover of ’80s music. Chocolate, coffee and Mexican food connoisseur. Travel Writing Digital Nomad specialising in living and working abroad (and playing abroad too). Currently living, working and playing in Australia.
