Mukandara Travel Diaries

15/10/2024

Tanzania 🇹🇿 has successfully flown its first locally made aircraft.

The Skyleader 600, built in Morogoro, completed its maiden flight, landing at Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam.

Approved after strict quality checks, it will operate on domestic and international routes.
Respect to Tanzania Africa we are rising brick by brick

28/09/2024

19/09/2024

𝐂𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐖𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐝

𝟏. 𝐌𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐚 𝐭𝐨 𝐈𝐫𝐚𝐪

Historical Background: Mesopotamia, often referred to as the "Cradle of Civilization," is located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, in what is now modern-day Iraq. It was home to some of the earliest human civilizations, including the Sumerians, Akkadians, Babylonians, and Assyrians. The region was known for the development of writing, urbanization, and complex societies. Over time, the land became part of various empires, such as the Persian Empire and later the Islamic Caliphates. The name "Iraq" began to be used in the 6th century during the Sassanid Empire, and it became the official name of the modern state after the fall of the Ottoman Empire in the early 20th century.

𝟐. 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧

Historical Background: The Indus Valley Civilization was one of the world's earliest urban cultures, flourishing around 2600-1900 BCE in what is today Pakistan and northwest India. Known for its advanced cities like Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa, the civilization developed early forms of writing, architecture, and social organization. After the decline of the Indus Valley Civilization, the region saw a series of empires and invasions, including the Maurya and Gupta Empires, and later the Islamic Caliphates. In 1947, following the end of British rule in India, the region became the independent state of Pakistan, a name that reflects the Islamic identity of the new nation.

𝟑. 𝐑𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐈𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐲

Historical Background: The Roman Empire, which at its height in 117 AD encompassed much of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East, was one of the most powerful empires in history. The city of Rome was the heart of this empire, which left a lasting legacy on law, government, architecture, and language. After the fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 AD, the region fragmented into various kingdoms and states. The modern nation-state of Italy was unified in the 19th century, but the Roman legacy continues to be a significant part of its cultural heritage.

𝟒. 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐚 𝐭𝐨 𝐈𝐫𝐚𝐧

Historical Background: Persia, known for its rich history of empires such as the Achaemenid, Parthian, and Sassanid, was one of the most significant ancient civilizations, contributing greatly to art, science, and governance. The name "Persia" was used by Westerners for centuries, derived from "Pars," a region of the empire. However, the local name for the country has always been "Iran," meaning "Land of the Aryans." In 1935, Reza Shah requested that the international community refer to the country as Iran, aligning the name with what its inhabitants had called it for millennia.

18/09/2024

A couple on a porta ledge. Everything is clipped into a solid bolt that can hold all of it. That includes you, your packs, and anything else.

18/09/2024

THE LONGEST RIVER IN THE WORLD 🌎 🏞
The Amazon River measures 7020 km, originates at the foot of the Mismi mountain in Peru and empties into the Atlantic Ocean from Brazil.
Its mighty tributaries also pass through Colombia, Venezuela, Bolivia, Ecuador, Guyana, French Guiana and Suriname.
There is no bridge crossing this river.
The Spanish explorer Francisco de Orellana was the first European to navigate it to its mouth in 1541. Orellana reported upon his return to Spain that the brigs had been attacked by numerous female warriors who mastered the bow and arrows.
Thus, giving a Homeric touch to the story, he decided to name the Amazon River after the mythical women who had fought against Heracles and Achilles in Greek mythology.

23/07/2023

American History

Did you know that in 1884 that the first production-standard electric car capable of being reproduced and sold to the public was unveiled? Did you know that in the early 1900s 1/3 of all vehicles on the road were electric? They started to quickly disappear around 1920 with the introduction of petrol and Henry Ford.

Ferdinand Porsche - founder of the eponymous sports car-produced an electric vehicle called 'P' in 1898, before creating the world's first hybrid offering, which was powered by both electricity and a combustion engine.

Mercedes-Benz also offered up an electric model called the Mercedes Mixte, in 1906. This car was adopted as a taxi in cities and was even developed into a race car in 1907.

We are nearly seeing the reincarnation of old tech. The first pic is a group of working EV trucks in the UK plugged in in 1917.

Ford Truck Club

15/07/2023

Underberg, KwaZulu-Natal
Frozen Waterfalls up the Sani Pass.
Rina Jones

04/07/2023

HUMAN BEING WORKING DAY AND NIGHT TO REACH WHERE GOD IS LIVING.

After the historical event of the 1912 Titanic and the recent innovation of the Ocean Gate submersible Titanic, we now have an extraordinary concept that takes luxury to the skies. Introducing the Sky Cruise, a magnificent flying hotel designed to remain in the air indefinitely.

Created by Tony Holmsten and designed by filmmaker and producer Hashem AI-Ghaili, the Sky Cruise offers a unique sky dining experience and can accommodate up to 5,000 passengers. This futuristic marvel is powered by 20 nuclear fusion engines, ensuring it stays airborne for days or even months without ever needing to land.

The AI-piloted Sky Cruise will pick up and drop off passengers at their desired destinations, while also conducting necessary repairs and maintenance during its flight. With breathtaking 360-degree views, the aircraft boasts an array of amenities such as a gym, swimming pool, shopping mall, sports center, restaurant, bar, cinema, and even a wedding hall. It truly has everything for every occasion.

According to its visionary creator, the Sky Cruise represents the future of transportation, with full autonomy being a key feature. It promises a one-of-a-kind experience where passengers can enjoy unparalleled luxury and convenience while soaring through the skies.

01/07/2023

WONDERFUL NEWS
The world's largest ship called "Icon Of The Seas" is about to set sail in January 2024.

The ship manufactured in Finland by a ship making company called Royal Caribbean International will carry 5610 passengers and 2350 crew members.

The Icon Of The Seas is 5 times bigger and heavier than the Titanic weighing 250,800 tons while Titanic weighed 50,210 tons.

Thousands of people have booked tickets to be among it's first passengers.

01/07/2023

English paper 1: “what does the hand under the sea portrays?”

30/06/2023

Amazing pic. Never seen anything like it.
Photo credit - Kirk Morton

31/05/2023

📷: Deep-sea researchers have completed the first full-size digital scan of the Titanic wreck, showing the entire relic in unprecedented detail and clarity.

👉 Using two remotely operated submersibles, a team of researchers spent six weeks in the North Atlantic mapping the whole shipwreck and the surrounding 3-mile debris field, where personal belongings of the ocean liner’s passengers, such as shoes and watches, were scattered. Richard Parkinson, founder and chief executive of deep-sea exploration firm Magellan, estimated that the resulting data is 10 times larger than any underwater 3D model ever attempted before. Researchers have spent months rendering the large amount of data they gathered, and a documentary on the project is expected to come out next year. (AP)

📷: Atlantic/Magellan via AP

29/04/2023

Nature is cruel beast where only the strong survive and even the hunters get hunted.
It can be a humbling thing to see a predator have a rough go at the hands of another. Even though a fox is young, and quite small, they’re a mighty animal that hunts for a living.

25/04/2023

Stand still or I will fall down!!"

Cats will be cats, no matter the size

This comical scene was witnessed at Antelope Park in Zimbabwe and captured in a series of shots by photographer David Jenkins. The two lions are brothers, named Echo and Etosha, and Echo had climbed into the tree looking for some shade. Etosha, the cheeky one and also known for being a fearless hunter, tried to drag his brother down. But the joke soon backfired when Echo found himself hanging from the branch by his front paws, as he searched for solid ground under his hind legs. And he eventually found his brother's head to use as a sturdy platform!

Photography by David Jenkins / Caters News Agency