A little while back I took a flight to the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa. This flight was a few hours long & the airline was using a smaller, narrow-body aircraft for the trip. The flight was quite full & pretty much every passenger boarded with multiple pieces of cabin baggage/hand luggage with many being very... Continue Reading →
What’s In The Code?
Time for a bit of aviation trivia. What do you see when you look at this picture? Picture from World Airline News You might say the obvious description like the wings or the color. Perhaps you noticed some more minor details like the shape of the windows or an antenna. Did you happen to notice... Continue Reading →
Your Story – DanVenture Travels
Hi there reader! I have always wanted to hear my readers travel stories & I've decided to open DanVenture Travels to include stories from you. Something amusing, entertaining or thrilling always happens when you travel. Why not share that with me & be featured on a blog with 11.5K followers? Get in touch through the... Continue Reading →
Bags & Bags – Johannesburg, South Africa
Earlier in the year, I wrote about flying home for the first time in a while. I wanted to share an experience I had on my way back & give some advice to help you avoid being in the same situation. After having 2 weeks at home, it was time for me to go back.... Continue Reading →
Things To Not Buy While Traveling
When you’re in a new place, it’s easy to spend money. You’ve saved for & planned a holiday, so it is easy to keep the “Treat yourself” attitude alive when it comes to buying things. Whether you’re on a relaxing holiday or exploring new cities, you will come across items that seem exotic & the... Continue Reading →
Even More Kilometers & Kilometres – Across The Globe
I have just passed my 2 millionth kilometer traveled by air. That distance is just over 50 times around the globe & is equivalent to roughly 118 full days of flying. A pretty long time spent in economy. The flights I’ve taken span 107 airports in 67 different countries. Here’s to another million. I’ve included... Continue Reading →
DanVenture Travels Update
Hi reader! After receiving a few messages, I decided to write this post to ensure you that I haven't abandoned the blog & that I will be posting new content on the blog as well as Instagram & Facebook (So follow those accounts if you don't already). One of the reasons why I haven't been... Continue Reading →
Now That My Wings Fly No More
The airline industry was one of the first & hardest hit by the pandemic. Looking into the amount of job loss in this industry will make your head spin. With giants like Air France, Emirates, KLM & Qatar Airways laying off thousands each & in the US, companies like Delta, United & American Airlines laying... Continue Reading →
Solo Travel Stigma
Depending on who you ask & where they come from, you will get a difference of opinion on whether or not there is a stigma attached to traveling on your own. While we live in a time when we are largely free to live our lives as we please, we are not free from thoughts... Continue Reading →
Hidden Costs In Travel
We know that flights, hotel bookings, food & experiences take up a huge chunk of our travel budget, but there are other areas of travel that do cost money. These are often overlooked especially if the person is traveling for the first time or new to planning trips for themselves. We’re going to look at... Continue Reading →