How much fun can you have in a city on $10 a day?

(CNN) — Three days, $30 and only one free activity per day.
Is that possible in Vancouver, recently named the least affordable city in all of North America by The Economist’s annual Cost of Living Survey?
That was my challenge, determined to prove you needn’t be loaded to have fun in an expensive place.
Ideally, I’d also have a half decent time — being poor and miserable isn’t easy, after all.

Aero Flight Passenger Caught Stealing N350k Today On A Flight Enroute Abuja From Lagos [PHOTO]

An Aero flight passenger identified as Mr. Ovuironye Mathew Dennis, travelling onboard a Lagos to Abuja 6.45am Aero flight today (Monday) was allegedly caught stealing about N350, 000 from a luggage belonging to an Austrian, Novotny Anton, another passenger on the flight.

Dennis, 31 with 1.65 height as captured in his temporary driver’s licence and sitting on flight seat No. 23C,was spotted by a member of the airline’s cabin crew when he removed the Austrian’s bag from the cockpit as if he was changing his seat.

Delta appoints senior Vice President for Europe, Middle East and Africa

Delta Air Lines has announced the promotion of Nathaniel Pieper to the position of Senior Vice President for Europe, Middle East and Africa effective in August 2015.

Nat Pieper, VP Fleet Strategy & Transactions

He replaces Perry Cantarutti who will leave Delta on secondment to the SkyTeam global airline alliance to assume the position of Chief Executive Officer/Managing Director.

Pieper will have accountability for all of Delta’s Europe, Middle East and Africa commercial activities, including maximizing the long-term growth opportunities for Delta’s joint venture agreement with Air France KLM and Alitalia – the industry’s largest trans-Atlantic alliance – as well as the partnership with Virgin Atlantic Airways.  Pieper will report to Delta’s president, Ed Bastian.

Delta’s president, Ed Bastian said “Nat’s outstanding record of strategic fleet management, combined with his experience of forging world-class partnerships, will keep Delta on course for success on the trans-Atlantic, continuing the great work achieved under Perry Cantarutti,”.

UK Commission re-opens Teleperformance Visa Application Centre in Ikeja

The British High Commission has reopened the Teleperformance Visa Application Centre in Ikeja following improvements in the availability of fuel.

The facility was closed on May 26 and could not reopen last Monday as initially scheduled.

The Commission said shortages being experienced across Nigeria were seriously affecting power supplies at the facility.

10 things illegal immigrants in the UK should know

We are not oblivious of the fact that many people travel to the UK, US and other EU countries on tourist visas and never return after visa expiration.

Are you surprised? You’re probably living in a world of your own if you are not aware of this.

But before you embark on such a mission, here are few things illegal immigrants in the UK do not have access to…maybe you can take a cue from this as its almost the same scenario in other countries.

The Uklounge has put together some interesting facts which are shared below…..let us know your thoughts after going through.

Nigeria modifies passport and visa processing in London

The Nigerian High Commission is introducing a new system for passport and visa processing in London.


According to the commission, the new digital queuing system unveiled on Tuesday would bring to an end long visa and passport processes.

Also Read: Renew or apply for Nigerian passport in UK

The Nigerian High Commissioner, Ambassador Sarki Tafida, who opened the new extension for the

process, assured Nigerians and visitors better public relations and improved services.

Study reveals the most annoying air passenger behaviour

“Rear Seat Kickers,” “Inattentive Parents” and “The Aromatic Passenger” top the list of the most-annoying airline passengers.

This is according to the second annual “Airplane Etiquette Study” released Tuesday. The survey, commissioned by Expedia and conducted by market research company Gfk, asked 1,000 passengers to rank the most annoying on-board behaviors of fellow passengers.

What’s the worth of your missing luggage?

It is not uncommon to find airplane passengers come back to report missing luggage and when it’s not recovered after a certain time, such luggage is declared lost. In such an event, it becomes the burden of the airline to pay the passenger for the lost items, depending on the jurisdiction and legal framework operating in that country.

Many a time, passengers disagree with the value of benefit offered following the loss, and in most cases they discover that it was no fault of the airline to pay little amount as compensation, but because they underestimated the value of their luggage.

Indonesia waives visa requirements for 45 countries

Tourists from many countries can now make travel plans in less than 24 hours as Indonesia waives visa requirements for about 45 countries.

The Indonesian government said Friday it has officially waived visa requirements for tourists from 45 more countries, allowing them to stay in the country visa-free for up to 30 days.

The government says visa-free travel is offered to citizens of several countries and special administrative regions in consideration of the importance of reciprocity and benefits.

Citizens are allowed to stay for 30 days but the visit permit can’t be extended or changed to other stay permits.

‘Nigeria surpassed our expectation in aviation audit’ – ICAO

The team of auditors from the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) said that Nigeria performed excellently well in the nine-day aviation audit conducted on the nation’s security system.

Mr Fan Ndubuoke, General Manager, Public Affairs, Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) said that the team leader, Mr Steven Neu, who gave the report said that the team was very impressed with the National Security Programme because there were very minimal open-items that needed to be closed.

“Nigeria surpassed our expectations. We reviewed the 2008 audit before we commenced this exercise; but we discovered there have been massive improvements in the security systems at the airports.

8 most awkward moments in travel

Arguably, air travel is one of the most incredible things – you can go to the opposite ends of a country in a matter of hours, or the other side of the world in less than 24 hours. But for all its marvels, there are many awkward moments that can only be unique to flying.

When you consider all these, it really makes you wonder why you left the house at all…

We all remember the high points of our travels, but very often there are moments in which that trip turns into a nightmare, uncomfortable, embarrassing or simply awkward.

Stay Stylish On Your Long-haul Journey

As a frequent or new traveller, you sometimes wonder how those beautiful air hostesses remain stylish and wonderful through the journey and after getting off the plane after a long-haul flight.

There is no ‘big deal’ or magic to it other than that it only takes a little planning to step off a long flight looking refreshed, and not like rumpled mess.

Apart from facial make-up that add to the outer beauty, you might need to add some other things that will renew your body and beauty internally in order to get refreshed and look great after the journey.

The insider’s secret for perking up a tired complexion, according to jet-setting make-up artist Megan Lanoux, is ‘Dab on your cheek bones or under your eyes to brighten it.

If you can’t wait until you get to your destination, just duck in to the bathroom on your way to the luggage claim and swipe on.

And for weary, blood-shot eyes Lanoux advises that you line the inner rim of your eyes with an eyeliner pencil, in a peach tone or a shade similar to – but lighter than – your skin tone to brighten it.

Then it’s time to load up on mascara, open your eyes, apply mascara to top lashes, focusing on the centre and outer corner. But skip the bottom lashes altogether, you don’t want to add any more tired-looking the darkness there.

Tips to put together a travel makeup kit

Deciding what clothes to pack for a trip can be stressful enough, and then you have to consider all the various products that go into making you look gorgeous every day—from tinted moisturizers to lip stains and everything in between.

Packing beauty products for a flight can be an especially tricky proposition because of regulations. 

Just so you know, you’re allowed to carry on one-quart clear, resealable plastic bag filled with liquids and gels in containers of three ounces or less.  Other additions to that need to go into your checked bag.

Sincerely speaking, you don’t need to take everything with you. Wherever possible, opt for travel-size containers of things like shampoo and perfume, and, once you have everything together, separate out the items that are fragile (glassware, powder compacts) or at risk of leakage (foundation, moisturizer).

Travel Alert: Canada to require electronic travel authorisation (ETA)

Canada has introduced a prior approval entry permit for travelers wishing to visit the country. The electronic travel authorisation (ETA) will now be required from nationals of some specific countries.

The eTA would need to be applied for before boarding your flight to Canada. You can apply online at a fee of $7 Canadian per eTA. You will need access to your passport, a credit card (Visa and Mastercard only), an e-mail address and the internet.

You can now get exclusive deals with Etihad premium Twitter channel

Etihad Airways has launched an exclusive Twitter account to engage with Gold and Platinum members of its frequent flyer program.

South Africa opens visa application centre in Port Harcourt

Applicants who wish to apply for travel visas to South Africa from the South West/East of Nigeria can now do so without having to visit the Lagos or Abuja offices.

VFS, the body responsible for processing applications on behalf of the South African government announced the opening of the visa application centre in Port Harcourt.

The Port Harcourt office is expected to serve applicants from Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Delta, Imo, Abia, Cross River, Anambra, Enugu and Ebonyi state.

Dana explains reasons for delay in the final settlement of insurance claims

Dana Air has explained the reasons for the delay in the final settlement of insurance claims of the families of the victims of the ill-fated Dana flight 992 that crashed into the densely populated Iju-Ishaga neighbourhood of Lagos State three years ago.

Aero gives reasons for emergency landing of Kaduna-bound flight

Aero Contractors has disclosed the reasons for a near crash of one its aircraft which was bound for Kaduna on Saturday. The airline is a statement explained the cause of the emergency landing of Kaduna-bound flight...... READ-MORE AT THE CUT