Having departed from Abu Dhabi yesterday, the Solar Impulse 2 plane is attempting to travel around the world using only the power of the Sun. FULL STORY >

In a survey conducted by Responsible Travel, South Africa ranked top alongside three other nations as destinations that value the importance of sustainable tourism. FULL STORY >

If you think that screen projectors have to be big, bulky, or limited to your lounge, you haven’t met the Icodis CB-100. FULL STORY >

Google’s StreetView has literally boldly gone where few travelers are lucky enough to – ziplining through the Amazon. FULL STORY >

The newly launched SafeTravels app aims to address misadventures that may occur when one is travelling. FULL STORY >

In a tech-obsessed city 13 million people strong, chaos and order seem to live intertwined. Not just famed for neon lights and crowded streets, Tokyo has a cultured soul all its own. FULL STORY >

The AA has released their free AA Rescue Service mobi app suite, which gives users access to a full suite of rescue services and assistance at a click of a button. FULL STORY >

Set to run from 15 to 17 April in Cape Town this year, the WTM Africa conference will bring a greater focus on responsible tourism practices and insight into exciting local opportunities. FULL STORY >

The infamous graffiti artist has taken his stencils to the Gaza strip, creating some rather striking murals and released a short film to document his "trip". FULL STORY >

At an illuminating round table discussion, travel technology solutions provider Sabre Corporation explained why an increase in travel could spur business, and the country’s economy, to new heights. FULL STORY >

Now that the spectre of load shedding once again looms, portable power packs have never been more relevant. Thankfully the PowerGorilla beats its chest and can keep you mostly functional when the lights go out. FULL STORY >

Lots of champagne, the necessity of a change of clothing and moving beyond travel travails – we talk with René Jacobs, MD at Gartner Africa. FULL STORY >

When it comes to Space Travel, Deep Fried Man has no idea what the fuss is about. FULL STORY >

A good pair of headphones, the luxury of not being a seat number, and cursed business trips – we talk travel with Theo Priestley, Software AG’s chief technology evangelist and VP for marketing & social media. FULL STORY >

Awesome lounges, eye-cream and lost luggage in winter – we talk travel with Michelle Potgieter, director: corporate marketing and communications at Samsung Electronics SA. FULL STORY >