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Chile Airpass
If you are thinking of travelling in Chile, it might make sense to investigate an air pass with LanChile and Ladeco flights. The pass is valid for 1 month and
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Space Tourist Returns!
South African millionaire Mark Shuttleworth has landed safely back on Earth after a 10-day journey into space. The Russian Soyuz space capsule carrying the South African millionaire and two crewmembers
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New International Museum of Spy Museum Washington, DC
Washington DC is already known as a museum mecca, but in July later this year, the new International Museum of Spying will open. The museum has full official backing from
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Recipe for Moqueca Capixaba by Tony Annis
Ingredients: For four people 4 portions of Sea Bass, ½ Kilo diced tomato, 1 teaspoon of salt, 100 grams diced Parsley , 100g diced Coriander, 4 medium diced whole onions,
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China Internet Cafes
According to press sources, the authorities in China’s second largest city, Shanghai, have closed down nearly 200 internet cafes. The move is reported to coincide with the launch by the
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Impotence blamed on EUR 10 notes Spotted by Bretislav from the Czech Republic
GERMANY: A Berlin man claims that handling 10-euro banknotes has made him impotent. Mr Wolfang Fritz (55) spent hours last January counting money his girlfriend inherited after the couple withdrew
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Hotmail Users News
The Beetle recently received this and thought it might be of interest to the travellers out there who use hotmail. The Beetle has long given up on Hotmail as it
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More Funny Signs
Tokyo hotel's rules and regulations: GUESTS ARE REQUESTED NOT TO SMOKE OR DO OTHER DISGUSTING BEHAVIOURS IN BED. On the menu of a Swiss restaurant: OUR WINES LEAVE YOU NOTHING
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Visit the Qingzhou Buddhist sculptures, London
At the Royal Academy from 26 April—14 July. This exhibition shows 35 of the best-preserved figures, carved from limestone (around 550—577 AD) out of the 400 or more Buddhist sculptures
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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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Animal Facts
The zebra is a member of the horse family and no two zebras have the same pattern. Stripes help confuse predators chasing the zebra, making them misjudge distances. Source: STA
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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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Mercosur Pass
If you are planning a trip to South America, it is definitely worth considering buying a Mercosur pass. This covers travel in Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, Argentina and Chile, excluding Easter
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Bermuda Rum Swizzle
Serves 6: 4oz dark rum, 4ox light rum, juice of 2 fresh limes, 5oz of pineapple juice and 6oz orange juice, 2oz of Grenadine, 6 dashes of angostura bitters –
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Appeal for Holidays for the Deaf
Can anyone put Emma in touch with a tour operator who runs trips for people with impaired hearing. Emma’s sister is partially deaf and has speech difficulties, but her sign
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Globetrotter Travel Award to the under 30s!
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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Fave Websites of the Month
If you are ever planning to travel by rail in the UK, there are two invaluable web sites. The first railtrack.co.uk will show you timetables for the entire country; simply
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Travel Tips
From Stuart, in London: e-mail yourself your passport details in case you lose it. Got any travel tips for the Beetle? Then e-mail them to: the Beetle
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Shopping Outlet in Wales
If you find yourself in South Wales or around Bristol and you feel like shopping, why not check out the McArthurGlen designer outlet just off Junction 36 of the M4.
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Mutual Aid
Free accommodation in New Zealand Land of the Lord of the Rings. A message from Yves: Hello! If you plan on passing through New Zealand, just come and pay us