In October the Arctic prepares for the arrival of winter; an ideal period for observation of The northern lights. We travelled to the island of Spitsbergen aboard the sailing boat Noorderlicht, just before sea ice blocked access.
Upcoming departures: northern lights in Finland |
Our correspondent in Namibia reports that three desert lions have died from poisoning in the Kunene region of Namibia. A tragic act of human cruelty that has cost these great African cats their lives.
Any authoritative opinion on the yellow fever?
We are receiving contradictory information about the yellow fever vaccine in Tanzania:
– The Ministry of Foreign Affairs website lists it as MANDATORY to be able to enter the country.
– The Ministry of Health website lists it as MANDATORY only for travellers from countries at risk of transmission.
– The World Health Organization’s website also indicates how MANDATORY only for travellers from countries at risk of transmission