Category: archive
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New UN Heritage Sites
This is the second of three descriptions of the 24 sites of “outstanding universal value”, that have been designated world heritage sites by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural…
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UK Air Rage
The UK Government is cracking down on air rage by imposing strict sentences on those found guilty of endangering an aircraft with disruptive behaviour. Serious air rage incidents have increased…
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Our Friends Ryanair
Oh dear, oh dear, the airline we love to hate, Ryanair has just got itself into trouble in Germany, for saying that it flies to Dussledorf. A court in Cologne…
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Bath Spa Opens
Bath, well known as being a genteel Georgian spa town has been without its spa since 1978, when it was closed due to an amoebic bug. But now, as from…
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Fact File: Largest Lakes in the World
OK, don’t look – can you name the five largest lakes in the world? A quick clue, one of them is a sea. Rank Name Area Sq Miles Area Sq…
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Blue Ventures Volunteers
Blue Ventures research programmes need volunteers. We have always depended, and continue to depend, on the dedication and enthusiasm of our volunteers. Volunteers – from all over the world and…
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Iris.s Diary of An Overland Trip Through South America
Iris, a British lady of considerable character and pluck, is on a 23 week overland expedition from Quito in Ecuador to Caracas in Venezuela. After this, she plans to do…
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TV Appeal: Are You Off On A Trip Overseas?
An UK independent television company is looking for friends, couples and families who are off on an adventurous trip overseas for a new Channel 4 documentary series. Are you currently…
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MEETING NEWS
Meeting news from our branches around the world.
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Travelling Medical Hints and Tips
Some more travelling medical hints and tips for people on the move. If you find yourself under the weather, there is almost always an alternative remedy to finding the local…