Backpacking in Maputo, Mozambique

Thousands of backpackers pass through Maputo, the capital city of Mozambique, each year. It is worthwhile spending at least 3 days in Maputo before travelling inland to the traditional backpacker destinations of Xai-xai and Tofo. Mozambique’s history of colonisation by the Portuguese has left a colourful and eclectic legacy in […]

Packing for Journey Journey

You will find a funny scene in Romancing the Stone when Michael Douglas’ character meets Kathleen Turner’s character and agrees to acquire her to a telephone booth hundreds of miles away. He simply just refuses to help her carry her fully impractical luggage and a couple scenes later on goes […]

A History of Convair 880 and 990 Aircraft Accidents

Although the Convair 880’s and 990’s accident history can be considered extensive, especially in ratio to the number that entered service, several aspects should be considered. In the 15-year period between 1960, the type’s year of service entry, to 1974, there were seven fatal mishaps. Four included the CV-990A, whose […]