Category: enewsletter
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The Byzantine Cisterns in Istanbul
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
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
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
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
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
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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Outdoor Enthusiasts Urged To Protect Against TBE
Outdoor enthusiasts and holidaymakers planning trips to central and eastern Europe this year are being warned about a potentially life-threatening disease. The 'Tick Alert' awareness campaign urges travellers to 16
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Mac's Travel Reminiscences
We are sorry to say that Mac is not very well, but he is still e-mailing strong and recently sent the Beetle a collection of travel reminiscences and in particular