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Southwest Airlines Emergency Landing – Almost

southwest 300x225 Southwest Airlines Emergency Landing – Almost

Talk to anyone who travels frequently and chances are, they’ll be able to weave a good story or two; myself included. Such was the case last week when I arrived into Providence Airport on Southwest Airlines. It was around 11:15 P.M. and I knew my parents were looking forward to seeing me. So I thought I’d have a bit of fun with them. While I was making the 30-minute drive from the airport to their house I gave them a phone call…

11:19 A Rough Landing – Phone Call #1

Air Travel to Victoria Falls: Livingstone, Zambia

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Victoria Falls as seen from the airplane

Which Country to Fly Into?

If you’re considering making a trip to Victoria Falls, one of the first questions you’ll need to ask yourself is, “Which side of the falls should I visit? Zambia or Zimbabwe?” Your decision will naturally impact which airport you fly into: Livingstone, Zambia or Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.

I chose to fly into Zambia. The recent instability in Zimbabwe’s political and economic fronts was enough for me to avoid spending my nights there. But no worries, taking a day-trip into the neighboring country to see the falls from the other side is easy, albeit a bit pricey.

Victoria Falls Travel Guide

Above 300x200 Victoria Falls Travel Guide

So you want to travel to Victoria Falls?

All this week adventureswithben.com will be celebrating this UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the world. You’ll learn from first-hand experience everything you need to know to have the most spectacular visit, from both the Zambian and Zimbabwean sides of the falls.

Anytime I travel there are a few mission critical answers I need before I even consider stepping onto that plane. Beginning Monday, you’ll be able to click on each link to be directed to adventureswithben.com’s travel advice for Victoria Falls… [links go live beginning Monday, June 21]

My Favorite Airport in the World: PHW – Phalaborwa

IMG 0161 300x225 My Favorite Airport in the World: PHW   Phalaborwa

This week I’m in Limpopo Province. It’s a wonderful province with many great adventures to be had. In Polokwane you can walk with lions, have a drink in a Baobab Tree in Tzaneen and go on a golf cart safari (if you can convince the groundskeepers) at the Hans Merensky Hotel & Spa in Phalaborwa.

Phalaborwa also has the best airport in the world, in my opinion. On my last trip to South Africa in October 2009 I flew into this teeny tiny airport. The Phalaborwa Airport (PHW), is absolutely cute. From the moment you arrive you just want to go up to it an squeeze it’s cheeks and give it a big ‘ole hug.