Tanzania is one of the world's poorest countries, and the popularity of Mount Kilimanjaro as an international tourist destination generates an estimated US $50 million in revenue annually. Every year around 50,000 tourists climb Kilimanjaro , but their journeys are only possible thanks to a select group of mountain guides and porters. Helping the tourists reach the summit, they're knowledge, expertise and unfailing desire to succeed is transformative.
About Kilimanjaro treks
As the world's tallest freestanding mountain, Kilimanjaro is a true sight to behold. It's volcanic peak...
After three generations farming at Fordmore, near Cullompton, Devon, an award-winning farm shop has now moved into the twenty first century by introducing an online shop.
The farm, purchased during the perils of WW2, was originally called Plymtree but now trading as Fordmore Farm Shop has faced the present challenges of the pandemic by embracing on-line meat sales to support the business.
The farm specialises in organic dairy and poultry products and boasts a herd of Longhorn cattle, bread for the table.
With the extended lockdown continuing since Christmas the...
Sport and physical activity in Exeter has received a boost with the awarding of £280,000 government money to support the recovery of leisure centres.
Exeter City Council is one of 266 local authorities that have benefitted from the £100 million National Leisure Recovery Fund.
The money offsets some of the losses made since leisure centres were forced to close because of COVID. It will also support the phased reopening of Leisure Centres on 12 April, when the government restrictions are eased further.
In October last year the Council took over the running of its...
By now, you already know to slather your favourite sunscreen all your body every time you are out in the sun. Covering up those pesky areas like the eyelids, hand tops and even the neck area. Perfect, you have protected your skin from the sun, but how about your hair? How do you watch the hair from the sun?
Woah, hold on, does the hair burn under the sun? Maybe not. It doesn’t technically burn unless it’s some science fiction- but yes, the UV rays affect and damage your hair roots making it extremely dry and frizzy!
No wonder hats never go out of fashion! If you are...
In 2020, our home and working lives collided. We may have hoped it was a temporary solution, but oh, how wrong we were! Many of us are facing the prospect of working from home permanently, and whether you think this is a good thing or the worst possible move for your career, it's never been more important to seek out calm and find effective ways to relax after your working week.
One of the most difficult aspects of WFH is the ability to separate our work from our personal lives. In short, it makes relaxing after a hectic day, incredibly difficult. It’s not easy to unwind when you...
Only two-and-a-bit months ago were we excitedly writing about the return of the gender pay gap. We spoke about how vital it was that the return to normal had to come soon, or we would risk seeing the reversal of crucial diversity and inclusion efforts, and a real decline in the welfare of women in the workplace.
“Moving forward, things will be returning to normal very soon. It has been made clear that the suspension of pay gap reporting was only a temporary measure during the pandemic and, as of 2021, emphasis will be put back on eradicating the inequality faced by many women in...
Exeter offers a wealth of entertainment and gastronomy to thrill visitors to this quaint and historically-rich city located on the River Exe in south-west England. Whether you’re keen on discovering the city’s fascinating history that includes a Norman Cathedral, historic quay, and canal, or the dramatic surrounding countryside and nearby beaches, you’re in for a treat. The gothic Exeter Cathedral draws crowds in their droves, with the heritage site one of the West Country’s most visited places and an absolute must-see.
The city offers the splendid Exeter Racecourse surrounded by...
The NHS in Devon is supporting people with learning disabilities to take up the potentially life-saving coronavirus vaccination.
GP surgeries are contacting people about booking the vaccine.
Recent engagement work, including focus groups with members of our community with learning disabilities, led by NHS Devon Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) suggests that the reasons for vaccine hesitancy locally mirror concerns identified nationally.
Those with learning disabilities who took part in the focus groups felt:
One of the challenges when you are just getting into sports betting, online or otherwise, is to figure out what you should bet on. Should you seek the sports with the bigger payouts? The ones that are most popular? Or maybe the sports that are easier to follow?
And while there is no universal answer to which sport you should bet on, there are good reasons why you should make football your top pick. Here are some of them.
1 - It is familiar
The popularity of football means that you are likely familiar with the basic rules of the game, and may even be able to name...
From the redwood forests of California to the majestic Statue of Liberty in New York — and everything in-between — the United States is a country that is on many peoples’ bucket lists. However, it is important that travellers are aware of the entry rules and regulations before they book a holiday to the US. For certain citizens, this means keeping your passport in check or making sure that your EVUS renewal is up to date . Here is everything you need to know about the EVUS so that you can enjoy a fun and memorable holiday.
