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A Visit to the Whale Sharks of Donsol by Gil Dy-Liacco Picture by Hondonius Aurelius

May 27, 2005

One Saturday back in April 2004, I decided somewhat hastily to go to Donsol, Sorsogon, at the southern tip of Luzon in the Philippines, to check out the whale sharks…

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Nepal Now by Sue Baker

May 27, 2005

I was planning to join my daughter in Nepal at Easter, and go trekking in the Annapurna region. Diana Penny at Bufo Ventures was going to book a guide and…

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The Byzantine Cisterns in Istanbul

May 27, 2005

After Rome was destroyed by the Visigoths in 410, Emperor Constantine the Great chose a small fishing village on the Bosphorus to become the new imperial capital. This small fishing…

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Smallest Countries

May 27, 2005

As a result of last month's feature on the world's smallest countries, David wrote in to say: Ahh, but what about the Sovereign Military Hospitable Order of St. John of…

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Experience nature as never before at Xcarat in Mexico by Susan Velasquez

May 27, 2005

For a truly unique experience with nature, you can't beat Xcarat in the Cancun area of Mexico. Best known for the swimming with dolphins opportunity they offer, most tourists flock…

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Most and Least Liveable Countries

May 27, 2005

The Human Development Index (HDI), published annually by the UN, ranks nations according to their citizens' quality of life rather than strictly by a nation's traditional economic figures. The criteria…

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Traveller's Diseases: Hookworm

May 27, 2005

What is it: hookworm is an intestinal parasite of humans that usually causes mild diarrhoea or cramps. Heavy infection with hookworm can create serious health problems for newborns, children, and…

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On Teaching English in Portugal by Sally Pethybridge

May 27, 2005

Sally, from Malmsbury, Wiltshire in the UK packed her bags a few years ago to make a new home for herself in a small village near Estoril, Lisbon in Portugal.…

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Meeting News from Ontario

April 27, 2005

For information on Ontario meetings, please contact Svatka Hermanek: shermanek@schulich.yorku.ca or Bruce Weber: tel. 416-203-0911 or Paul Webb: tel. 416-694-8259. Meetings are held on the third Friday of January, March,…

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Our Friends Ryanair

April 27, 2005

Back in September last year, you may recall us reporting that Ryanair were proposing to make in-flight entertainment available on its flights. Passengers were to be charged £5 ($9.48) to…

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