Author: The Beetle
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Archaeological Sites in Macedonia by Matt Barrett
If you were around a few years back you may have noticed the sudden embracing of the region of Macedonia as Greece, or more specifically, the name Macedonia . It…
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The Ingenuity of Mexican Mechanics by Ron McCluskey
It is easy to make the mistake of thinking that those who live in what we would consider a hut are lazy and stupid. Fortunately, that is often far from…
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Daktari Wildlife Orphanage
Hoedspruit – Daktari Wildlife Orphanage is a new conservation initiative that has been started by Ian and Michele Merrifield. Their passion towards wildlife and nature conservation led to the establishment…
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Which Countries Permit the Death Penalty
Ever wondered which countries still enforce the death penalty? The United States, Japan, South Korea, and Singapore are said to be the only developed nations to use capital punishment in…
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Our Friends Ryanair
Ryanair recently lost its claim against the website www.ryanaircampaign.org which allows users of Ryanair complain about the service they receive. The airline took its case to the World Intellectual Property…
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Being Careful: Azerbaijan
The British Foreign and Commonwealth Office has this advice to visitors: Around 5,000-7,000 British nationals visit Azerbaijan every year, mainly on business. Azerbaijan has a large expat population who work…
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Naturism at the Gym
A gym in Amsterdam is offering “Nudfit” training sessions for nudists. The Sunday morning sessions were added by popular demand and “anyone who shows up just to ogle will be…
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Do Not Try This on Holiday
A group of U.S. tourists, including a former Marine from a cruise ship got into a bit of trouble whilst ashore at the Caribbean port of Limon. ON being held…
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Plane Crash Numbers Down
Fewer planes crashed worldwide in 2006 than in any year since 1963, but the 1,292 death toll was in line with the average of the past 10 years, reported a…
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Highest Standard of Living
For the fourth year in a row, the United Nations has ranked Norway as having the highest standard of living in the world. Sweden, Australia and Canada are next in…
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Year of the Pig
Did you know that it is the Chinese year of the pig which is supposed to bring good luck and prosperity. But this time it is a golden pig year,…
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Fave Website
Ivad, a small village in the north east of Hungary is offering people – anyone – the opportunity to have a street named after them. If you are interested, the…
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Northern Ireland Tipped as Holiday Hot Spot
Northern Ireland has been tipped by a top travel guide as one of the “must-see” countries to visit in 2007. The Lonely Planet Bluelist featured NI in the “Go List”…
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Kenya Warnings Issued
A US travel warning was recently issued to American nationals visiting Kenya advising them to evaluate their personal safety situation in light of terrorist threats and increasing incidents of violent…
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China Scam
BEIJING (Reuters) – A Chinese man has been sentenced to death for conning people out of 3 billion yuan ($387 million) in a giant scam to breed ants, local media…
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Special Offer Real Travel Magazine
A special subscription deal to Globetrotter members or e-newsletter readers: at the special discounted price of only £29 for the year – that’s 12 issues for the price of 10!…
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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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Whisky from Pakistan
If travelling in Pakistan and worried about the absence of alcohol, look no further. Whilst Pakistan is predominantly Muslim, about 97% according to one source, which does not approve of…
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Singapore Airlines Ad
A row is brewing over the renewal of the Singapore Airlines advertising contract, worth in the region of SGD$50 million (USD$33 million). The current image projected by Singapore Airlines in…