2020 What’s happening.

What. Is. Happening? No, but seriously? What on earth is going on in the world right now? The planet has gone batty and you, as the responsible member of the human race that you are, are practicing the whole ‘social distancing’ thing. So here we are at FlyWestair Magazine, rewriting a whole events calendar to accommodate the fact that you, and the rest of the nation, now live on your couch. We’re team players after all, so the day before going to print, we decided to scrap the list of really epic events we had lined up for you to attend in April, and substitute it with a list of really cool things to keep you busy online… all from our new couch office…

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For the fantasy buffs:

Netflix Hands down the coolest new show that we’ve discovered on Netflix in the last few months has to be The Witcher. Utterly binge-worthy, this fantasy epic is the new Game of Thrones (minus some of the shock factor) and reminds us of Lord of the Ringsesque storylines. In a world where mythical beings are all too real, a monster hunter (played by the swoon-worth Henry Cavill) must fight off forces of evil, win the girl (duh) and save the world. You know, the basic narrative of every EPIC storyline.

For the ladies:

Showmax Hilarious, flirty, and sometimes super deep – check out The Bold Type on Showmax. Set at a fashion magazine in New York City, three best friends of 20-something navigate love, relationships, sexuality, work and all things living in the fastpaced world of NYC.

For the dudes:

Showmax Probably one of the coolest discoveries of action genre awesomeness, Strike Back has been around for a while even if we’ve only stumbled upon it now, which means there are multiple seasons to binge on. A secret special ops unit of British military intelligence conducts high-risk missions around the world. It’s got it all: cool characters, global locations and ALL the action!

So apropos:

Netflix Eerily on-topic right now, check out the docuseries Pandemic: How to Prevent an Outbreak. Not sure if this is for those who love a good docie, or those who love a good horror story, but this influenza dissecting documentary series is definitely worth watching.

Corona-fied entertainment:

Since the outbreak has left so many people alone at home, the global community has truly started reaching out to one another, and we’re loving it! “Dear introverts, please put down your book and check on your extrovert friends. They are not okay”, reads a meme circulating on social media. Even some famous peeps have decided to come to our boredom rescue. Trevor Noah and Ellen are both still having us in stitches while presenting their shows from home. Musicians are performing concerts and streaming them online for free! The series is called #TogetherAtHome, and everyone from Coldplay’s Chris Martin to John Legend are participating. The series even has a philanthropic element to it, as the World Health Organisation (WHO) and Global Citizen now collaborate with the musicians and a campaign called Solidarity Response Fund to raise money for Covid-19 relief. Check it out!

Read. Read. Read: Last but not least, why not take the time to catch up on your reading list? Goodreads is always the best source of inspiration for what to pick up next, or else you can always head over to Audible for audiobooks to listen to (so that you can keep ‘reading’ even if you’re washing your hands). Want some inspiration on Namibia for when the tourism industry comes back with a BANG? Check out our partner publication Travel News Namibia online for the most awe-inspiring stories from this beautiful land: www.travelnewsnamibia.com.