Author: The Beetle
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Paris Travel Writing Workshop
I'm thrilled to let all Globetrotter e-newsletter readers know that the Travel Writing Workshop, until now exclusively held at the Guardian Newsroom, is wandering abroad. This November, the first Paris
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Do Not Try This At Home
Pattaya, the seedy resort in Thailand is home to a Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum. In October, a Thai snake charmer attempted to break the Guinness Book of World
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Biman Airlines
You may want to avoid travelling on Bangladesh’s state carrier, Biman Bangladesh Airlines. The airline is planning to cut down on the frequency of flights to international destinations because it
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Lost Luggage Rises
According to newly released US government statistics, lost or mishandled bags increased by nearly 25 percent in August as airlines struggled to handle an increase in checked luggage after authorities
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Climate Change
A recent study by British insurers, the Halifax Travel Insurance says that climate change may lead to the British package holiday to the Mediterranean becoming “consigned to the scrapbook of
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People Still Travelling
Have international holidaymakers been put off by the recent global terror alerts? Apparently not. According to lastminute.com, late deals to the US were selling above average particularly trips to New
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US Poll of Air Safety
A recent AP/AOL Travel poll says that 79 percent of people surveyed, say the easing of restrictions on taking liquids and gels onto airplanes makes no difference in how they
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Failed Medical
We’ve bought you stories about space travellers, well, judging by recent events, not everyone, even if you have the twenty million dollars to buy your ticket gets accepted. Russian Federal
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Easyjet to Open Spanish Markets
British low-cost airline easyJet says that thirty percent of all flights in Spain are low cost and believe this figure is sure to rise. They have named Madrid as a
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More Space Adventures
Space Adventures, the company that sent the first space tourists into orbit is offering future clients the chance to do a space walk. The optional excursion will cost $15m (£8m)
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Cheapflights Website
Cheapflights has been nominated for a prize at this year's prestigious British Travel Awards (BTA). Along with Expedia, Lonely Planet, Trip Advisor and Yahoo! Travel, Cheapflights has been nominated in
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People Still Travelling
Have international holidaymakers been put off by the recent global terror alerts? Apparently not. According to lastminute.com, late deals to the US were selling above average particularly trips to New
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Transport Problems in Nigeria
A minister in Nigeria in charge if the capital, Abuja, has banned “okada” motorbikes citing high accidents rates and being used as getaway vehicles in armed robberies across the city.
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North Africa & Sahara Travel Day
North Africa & Sahara Travel Day on Tuesday 21st November 2006 At the Exmouth Centre, 26 Exmouth Market, London EC1 Coffee will be served from 9.00am First film screening, 9-10.30
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Know Your Riyals from Your Kwatcha
Need to convert currency? Take a look at The Globetrotters Currency Converter – get the exchange rates for 164 currencies The Globetrotters Currency Cheat Sheet – create and print a
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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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Starbucks Abroad
Love ‘em or hate ‘em (the Beetle prefers Café Nero in London,) Starbucks is coming to town. Starbucks is planning to increase its long-term store expansion target to 40,000 outlets
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Have you got a tale to tell?
If you have a travellers tale that your aching to tell. Then why not visit the “Travel Sized Bites” section of the Website and share it with the world. Travel
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The Sultan's Elephant
Spotted by webmaster Paul: the show will appear in Calais 28 September – 1 October) and in Le Havre 26 – 29 October 2006.
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New Japan Low Cost Airline
Japan's All Nippon Airways (ANA) is set to launch two low-cost carriers — one for international services, one for domestic — by sometime in the first half of 2007, according