Regular contributor Mac had some thoughts… On my trip to Egypt the guide said we could ride a camel but first we had to go inside the Cheops Pyramid the largest one. There are something like two million three hundred and three blocks each weighing two and one half tons. When inside all I could…

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If you are serious about getting some back-pack equipment then weight has to be your first consideration. A light backpack can be an experienced backpacker’s sweetest dream. That’s why any person contemplating backpacking needs to understand just how important light backpacking gear is. The right kind of back-pack gear is very important when it comes…

Ryanair will fly 20 routes from Birmingham Airport, United Kingdom from April 2008 using two Boeing 737-800 aircraft. It is starting flights to five destinations in France, five in Italy , three in Poland, two in Spain, and one each in Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, and Sweden. The airline said this will be followed by…

Not quite travel but a worthy crossover… Missoula, Montana — From February 14 – 20, 2008, the Big Sky Documentary Film Festival celebrates its 5th year by showcasing 98 films from 40 countries. The official selections represent a broad array of filmmaking styles, formats and production dates, from classics to World Premieres. The 2008 films…

Regular contributor Mac had some thoughts on travel signs that he has seen or heard off during his lifetime and thought you might like to share a smile or two ! Not to step on any crocodile whilst barefoot No ugly or spotty children to frequent the pool In Denmark in hotel where the Queen…

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