Tens of thousands of Buddhists have turned out in Taiwan to welcome what is purported to be a finger of Buddha (who died 2,000 years ago) on its arrival for

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Review of Lonely Planet book: Buddhist Stupas in Asia – the shape of perfection by Padmassana This hardback pictorial book explains the origins of Stupas, the living embodiment of Buddhist

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Madagascar travel advice by the FCO: we advise against all holiday and other non-essential travel to Madagascar for the time being. The demonstrations and strike, which followed the presidential elections

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If you were in London on March 12th, you may have joined the Tibet Vigil for prayers and speeches from 5pm to 7pm opposite the Chinese Embassy in Portland Place.

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“The Earth was not give to us by our parents, it was lent to us by our children.”

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(From Tourism Concern) 1. According to the UN, 13-19 million children are working in the tourism sector all over the world. More than 1 million are forced into tourism’s sex

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Did you know that icebergs are given names, and that these names relate to the section of Antartica where they are first sited? US scientists recently reported that an iceberg

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Last year, the British government announced that it would drop the entrance fee to many of the larger museums in London. The Beetle’s favourite London museum is funnily enough called

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Under 30? Been a member of the Globetrotters Club for 2 years – or want to take out a 3 year subscription? Interested in a £1,000 travel award? Know someone

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worldtravelguide.net Gives you stacks of info on countries, cities, weather, airports – most things you’d like to find out about a country.

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Compression bags are amazing things. They can compress bulky items such as sleeping bags and fleeces into small and manageable packages. So take that fleece with you for cooler evenings

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The pass is available to Brazilians and non Brazilians living outside Brazil when you buy an international ticket. It costs the same amount no matter what time of year you

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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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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 Sized

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