Category: newsletter
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Fears of a Terrorist Attack in NYC
American soldiers in Iraq claim they uncovered evidence of a terrorist bomb plot targeting the US. People in New York City are warned to remain on alert amid fears of…
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Mutual Aid
Need help? Want a travelling buddy or advice about a place or country – want to share something with us – why not visit our Mutual Aid section of the…
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Daktari – A Unique Initiative For People With Disabilities by Ian
When we were younger, there was a TV program called Daktari. It was about a family in Africa, who looked after and raised many different types of orphaned wild animals.…
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Robot Fish in London Aquarium
Spotted by webmaster Paul: three robot fish, created by robotics experts from Essex University can be found at London Aquarium. They move around the tank like real fish, and have…
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Ramadan
If, like the Beetle, you are travelling in a Muslim country, you should be aware that it is Ramadan, which started 5th October. Ramadan is a special month of the…
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Great White Journey
A tagged great white shark (called Nicole, by researchers – after shark loving actress Nicole Kidman) crossed the Indian Ocean from South Africa to Australia and back again in just…
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Greg McKenzie’s Motorbike Travels On Ruta 40 in Argentina – and survives a bad crash
Trip duration: 40 days Trip miles to date: 5,160 Miles since last update: 2,080 It’s been an eventful few days since the last update. I’ve travelled over 2,000 miles, crossed…
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Iranian Hairstyle Row
A recent ruling by Iran’s football federation banning players from sporting “unusual” and “foreign” styles is sparking debate in Iran’s football community. The Federation also said professional players should refrain…
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Our Friends Ryanair
The European Commission is investigating Ryanair’s use of an airport in Tampere, Finland. It is believed that the investigation is under the rules covering aid to regional airports. Last year,…
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Prince of Wales to Visit US
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall will travel to the US next month on their first official overseas royal tour. The tour will include engagements in New…