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There has been extraordinary global interest in the picturesque rural backwater of Mae Sai since 12 youngsters — aged between 11 and 16 — and their coach entered the Tham Luang cave on June 23 2018. (Soe Zeya Tun/Reuters)

Miracle of ‘Wild Boars’ rescue transforms Thai cave into tourist draw

For a few dollars tourists can get framed photos at the site, pick up posters of the footballers and take home a souvenir t-shirt

The Roving Bantu
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The Roving Bantu

Trailblazing Trailblazing the trails

The shallow 6.9-magnitude quake sparked terror among tourists and locals alike. (AFP/Getty Images)

Indonesia evacuates tourists after Lombok quake kills 91

Hundreds of bloodied and bandaged victims were treated outside damaged hospitals in the main city of Mataram

Budget travellers boost SA coffers

There has been a growing demand for caravan parks, campsites and backpackers’ lodges.

Man arrested in connection with tourist’s murder

A 26-year-old man from Khayelitsha was arrested in connection with the killing of a tourist in Gugulethu.

Passengers rescued from Antarctic cruise liner

More than 80 passengers and some crew members were evacuated on Friday from a luxury Antarctic cruise ship that ran aground a day earlier.

Watch out for the Brits abroad

Spain is the destination of choice for British travellers, but the government says more and more British citizens are spending time in Spanish jails.

Egypt’s ancient pyramids get modern makeover

The monuments may be glorious, but visiting Egypt’s famed Giza Pyramids has long been a nightmare, with hawkers peddling camel rides and trinkets.