1. Toilet paper In many countries around the world toilet paper isn’t available, or can’t be flushed. You might have to buy it before entering the toilets, or it may not actually be available at all. So I always have … Continue reading
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THE governments of the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia on Tuesday advised their citizens against traveling to Zamboanga and the nearby provinces as a result of the ongoing clashes there between the government’s forces and the fighters of … Continue reading
Matuete Travel adds an earthy touch to luxury travel in Brazil by Roger Scoble in Travel While a lot of enterprises are satisfied with what products exist in the market, Brazil’s Matuete Travel goes the extra mile to ‘create a … Continue reading
Brazilians are on the move more than ever before, using their rising incomes to travel the world. And a new report profiling their travel patterns and preferences shows which countries they deem the friendliest, most beautiful and most intriguing. While … Continue reading
Experts are warning people to guard against mosquito bites over the next few months, with the spread of the pest that carries the Ross River virus and Barmah Forest virus. The National Notifiable Disease Surveillance System reports that so far … Continue reading
The U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens traveling to or living in Turkey that the U.S. Consulate General in Adana has been authorized to draw down its non-emergency staff and family members because of potential threats against U.S. government … Continue reading
Here are a few tips to keep in mind: Know what’s restricted or what must be declared at the customs. Check handicrafts made from raw materials carefully, including woven plant products (mats, bags, placemats) — don’t buy items showing signs … Continue reading
The Avios Travel Rewards Programme has launched in South Africa, allowing travellers to collect Avios points to use for flights worldwide on British Airways. Members of the Avios Travel Rewards Programme can fly to destinations like Victoria Falls, Durban and … Continue reading
ROME – It’s not just the beauty of the countryside, fantastic food and wine, and historic sites that Italy can boast to international travellers, it’s the best hotels in the world. “Italy has incomparable cities and sights and a hospitality … Continue reading
Ask most Brits what they think of when you mention The Netherlands and they will probably answer windmills, clogs and tulips. And while that maybe a little over exaggerated, the Dutch themselves are far more likely to say art, design … Continue reading