Category: newsletter
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Burma Revisited
Derek, a retired UK diplomat, contacted the Beetle to say that all too often the controversy over whether or not to visit Burma tends to overlook the very important issue…
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'MWENGE' by Jean Milnes
‘Mwenge’ is the Kiswahili word for torch but it also represents a major national event in Tanzania, which is also known in English as the National Torch Run. If you…
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Traveller's Diseases: Lassa Fever
What is it: Lassa fever is an acute viral illness that occurs in West Africa. It is highly contagious and occurs mainly in the dry season in West Africa, particularly…
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Siem Reap by Judy
Judy from the US write in to tell the Beetle about her recent visit to Siem Reap. This is what she says: My husband and I were in Siem Reap…
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February 2001 – Sicily by David Siracusa
The latter part of the flight over was terrific, with snow on the Gran Sasso first and then, towards the end, there was the fabulous spectacle of the Aeolian Islands…
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Volunteer Corner Vacancies For Volunteer Doctors/Nurses For Hill Farmer Clinic Project, N E India
Can you spare 2 weeks + ? Would you like a workingholiday in a fantastic place? We are currently looking for volunteer medical staff forour clinic in India. Agricultural Work…
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Lisbon: On Moving to Cascais by Sally Pethybridge
Sally is British and has lived in the UK all her life. International travel as part of her work took her to many countries, including Portugal. She fell in love…
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Mission Antarctica – An Environmental Project by Andy Dare
Mission Antarctica set up by Robert Swan after walking to both South & North Pole. Antarctica is a truly unique place, but not as white and pristine as you would…
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The World's Newest Countries
The World’s Newest Countries Country (Independence Date) East Timor (May 20, 2002) Palau (October 1, 1994) Czech (Republic January 1, 1993) Eritrea (May 24, 1993) Slovakia (January 1, 1993) Yugoslavia…
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Reykjavik the northernmost capital in the world by Ása
It’s been called Europe’s hottest capital. Slick advertising campaigns have championed the city’s famed nightlife. But there is more to Reykjavik than pubs and clubs. Reykjavik held the prestigious title…