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Sicily: Caltabellotta and Selinunte by David Cross

April 27, 2004

Sciacca is not really on the tourist trail although it is extremely pleasant and some of the upper town is really picturesque. There is no really cheap place to stay,

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Hydrogen Fuelled London Buses

April 27, 2004

The UK’s first hydrogen fuel cell buses have gone into service in central London for a two-year trial that also involves nine other European cities, making it the largest project

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Fiji Storms Cause Loss of Life

April 27, 2004

Seven people have died and hundreds have lost their homes in Fiji after severe storms hit the main island of Viti Levu in the South Pacific. Nine people are still

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Rift Valley Fever

April 27, 2004

What is it: Rift Valley fever (RVF) is an acute, fever-causing viral disease that affects domestic animals (such as cattle, buffalo, sheep, goats, and camels) and humans. RVF is most

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Frequent Flyers Vetted for Fast Track

April 27, 2004

The US government wants to begin testing a program this summer that would allow low-risk frequent fliers to avoid extra security inspections at airports. Passengers could volunteer to pay a

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Know Your Riyals from Your Kwatcha

April 27, 2004

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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Flags Quiz

April 27, 2004

Which countries are represented by these flags? For the answers, see at the end of the e-news.

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Kenyan Matatus

April 27, 2004

Travellers to Kenya will know that a ride in a matatu (minibus) can be a hair raising experience. The last time the Beetle was in Kenya, a fellow traveller reported

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Mutual Aid

April 27, 2004

This is my first request to your excellent newsletter. I'd like to know if anyone knows of anywhere in Tibet where a young (23) year old guy could go to

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St Moritz and Lucerne by Iona Hill

April 27, 2004

I went to St Moritz for a week in February – on a course in a place called Randolins in Survetta, a little way outside the town – not skiing.

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Rotten Squid Gases Crew

April 27, 2004

Three crewmembers found dead on a South Korean freighter that washed ashore in Shimane Prefecture on Sunday may have died after inhaling toxic gas generated from rotten squid organs, local

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So You Think You're Well Travelled?

April 27, 2004

Here’s a little Beetle quiz based on capital cities. See how many you get right! Go on, have a guess! What is the capital city of the following countries: Angola

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Spotlight on St Helena

April 27, 2004

Where? St Helena is situated in the South Atlantic Ocean, 5° 43' west and 15° 56' south, 1,200 miles from the south-west coast of Africa, and 1,800 miles from the

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Cut Price Transatlantic Fares?

April 27, 2004

Plans are afoot to cut transatlantic fares to as little as £66 return. Passengers travelling to the U.S. and Canada could enjoy the type of low-cost fares that have revolutionised

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Have you got a tale to tell?

April 27, 2004

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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Internet Café Travellers Tips by International Travel News Spotted by Mac:

April 27, 2004

One reader suggested going to a university and sign up to use the net, then try the local library, and then a net cafe. Try visiting internet cafes in the

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Virgin Atlantic P's People Off

April 27, 2004

Virgin Atlantic Airways scrapped plans to install bright-red urinals shaped like women's open lips at New York's John F Kennedy Airport, saying it had received complaints they were offensive. “Virgin

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The winner of last month's Trailblazer Guidebook on Tibet is: Gavin Fernandez congratulations, Gavin! This month, win a Rough Guide guidebook on Peru. See http://www.roughguides.com for travel info. Some people

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