There are some differences to the Pop Idol that is shown in the UK and the US: contestants can perform in any one of 80 languages, and performance can include telling jokes or dancing, as well as singing. The Simon Cowell-alike judge? He has told some singers that they have voices like donkeys or dogs.

Spotted by Webmaster Paul: CentralPark.com – your first stop for information on Central Park and The Central Park Zoo. Including extensive event listings, maps, attractions, sports, activities, history and the CentralPark.com store.

Globalbagtag the metal luggage tag people are generously offering a rise in the discount available to Globetrotters from 25% to 40% for our 60th anniversary. Just go to their website and enter the code GLTC into the box on the order page of the website

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 currency converter table for your next trip.

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 Website: Mutual Aid Carlos from Madrid wants to know if it is possible to take a cheap courier from Spain to USA. If you know…

Once when diving in the Maldives, the Beetle noticed the boat captain looking very interested in some strange rank smelly stuff floating on the surface of the ocean. “Whale vomit”, he said, “ambergris,” and proceeded to scoop it up in his arms, so after a while I helped him. Now I know why. Recently, an…

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 Bites

According to Contactmusic.com, actor George Clooney is urging fellow Americans to travel more outside their country and experience the complexities of the rest of the world. Clooney wants Americans to make more effort to learn about alternative cultures. He believes lack of global understanding is responsible for international conflict. He says: “Locations inform what we…

Whilst Vietnam has more recently hit the news in connection with Paul Gadd better known as Gary Glitter's guilty conviction, there's good news that gives Vietnam greater tourist access. Vietnam will build a USD$158 million international airport on its southernmost island Phu Quoc island off Kien Giang province near Cambodia next year to boost tourism.…

Any of you e-newsletter readers run or are in involved with a travel agent operation should note that the .travel internet domain name has been established. 16,162 companies have signed up in the name's first 16 weeks of operation including the likes of British Airways, Marriott, Carnival Cruise Lines and Disney. Unlike the better known…