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Boston by Olwen

August 27, 2002

Why risk the uncertain weather of the British climate? With airfares low and hotels reasonable, why not go to Boston to watch the match?? There is a big Irish community…

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Seven Wonders of Britain

August 27, 2002

A survey conducted by the English Tourist Board has revealed what the English public considers the “Seven Wonders of Britain”. Participants in the survey were asked to select their choices…

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Your Top 10 Small Cities

August 27, 2002

PRÓXIMA VIAGEM want to hear from you! Próxima Viagem is a Brazilian travel magazine that sells around 70 000 copies a month. For the special birthday issue of their magazine…

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Bob's Adventures

August 27, 2002

Readers may recall that for the last couple of months, we have had an appeal by Mike who was looking for his friend Bob, who was sailing around the South…

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Fave Websites of the Month

August 27, 2002

As noted by our eagle-eyed Webmaster, Paul Roberts, this is a facility whereby you can send faxes via the web or email – rather handy! Take a look at The…

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The Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) in Korea by Kevin Brackley

August 27, 2002

If there's only one trip you do in Seoul, it should be this one. The iron curtain has gone from Germany but is alive and well here. You have to…

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Joke of the month sent in by Bretislav from the Czech Republic

August 27, 2002

Dr Livingstone is walking through the jungle and comes across a clearing with a huge hippopotamus lying stone dead in the middle of it. On top of the hippo is…

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Buzz News: new routing to Amsterdam

August 27, 2002

Buzz is in the Beetle's opinion the only decent low cost airline. On board information includes useful hints and tips about your destination, what to do and where to stay,…

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Airline News: US Airlines file Chapter 11 Bankruptcy & United may follow

August 27, 2002

US Airways, the sixth biggest airline in the United States, has filed for bankruptcy protection. Under the so-called Chapter 11 procedure, the company will continue to operate while it attempts…

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Mother and Daughter Travel to Venice by Francesca

July 27, 2002

I wanted to spend a week away with my younger daughter – age 18 at the time (June 2001) having had to leave her behind on a previous trip with…

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Strange but True: BA Personal Shoppers at Heathrow

July 27, 2002

BAA's expert Personal Shoppers are there to help you find exactly what you're looking for, every step of the way. For complimentary and impartial advice on special offers and gift…

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Not to be Seen Dead In?

July 27, 2002

India: the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade lifted its travel advisory for India on July 23, 2002, but maintains that Canadians should still not travel to Jammu…

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More news on Beijing Internet Cafes

July 27, 2002

Following a fire that killed at least 24 and injured 13 others in one of Beijing's internet parlours, the mayor of Beijing has ordered the immediate closure of all cyber…

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Free London Museums: The British Museum

July 27, 2002

The British Museum, one of the greatest museums in the world, tops the visitor charts. Founded in 1753, it is also the oldest museum in the world and its contents…

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Millionaire adventurer Steve Fossett has reached Australia and finally succeeded on his 6th attempt in becoming the first solo balloonist to circumnavigate the globe, completed after covering nearly 20,000 miles…

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Globetrotter Travel Award

July 27, 2002

Under 30? A member of Globetrotters Club? Interested in a £1,000 travel award? Know someone who is? We have £1,000 to award each year for five years for the best…

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Diving Florida Keys

July 27, 2002

A disease which has devastated one type of Caribbean coral, Elkhorn coral, has been traced back to bacteria found in human faeces. On some reefs, 95% of Elkhorn corals, which…

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MEETING NEWS

July 27, 2002

Meeting news from our branches around the world.

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Dancing In Iran

July 27, 2002

Be careful dancing in Iran: an Iranian dancer who left Iran 22 years ago and has been living in Los Angeles has just been given a 10-year suspended prison sentence…

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Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Travellers

July 27, 2002

The FCO has just developed a web page of advice for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender traveller. It starts by saying: “Attitudes towards gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender travellers around…

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