Category: Sidebar
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New Low Cost Airline London to Zurich
Helvetic Airways has begun operating a twice-daily service between Luton and Zurich. The first 10 seats on each morning and evening flight are available from about £15, plus taxes, from…
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Zakynthos Turtle Threat
Environmentalists have announced that the Mediterranean’s largest nesting population of loggerhead turtles is facing extinction due to tourism. Their reports states that one of only two marine turtle species that…
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Electric Cars in Cordoba
You can now hire Gems, or Global Electric Motorcars in Cordoba, southern Spain as a safe, convenient, and environmentally friendly way to see the town. Gems are made in the…
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Know Your Riyals from Your Kwatcha
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…
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Avoid Somali Coast
If you are sailing around the world, you’d be advised to avoid Somalian water. Somali pirates have hijacked (another) ship with 10 crew on its way to the Somali port…
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Travel Facts
Travel Facts One in three adults aged 15-49 are infected with HIV/AIDS in Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Swaziland. If you thought Antarctica was inhospitable, think again – its land area is…
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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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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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Potatoes Traced to Peru
US scientists have found that all modern varieties of potatoes can be traced back to a single source – a potato grown in Peru over 7,000 years ago. The team,…
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Tanzania Travel Alert
Travellers are advised to review any plans to visit Zanzibar during late October and early November 2005. Tanzania will hold a general election on October 30, 2005. Previous elections generally…
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Fears of a Terrorist Attack in NYC
American soldiers in Iraq claim they uncovered evidence of a terrorist bomb plot targeting the US. People in New York City are warned to remain on alert amid fears of…
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Being Careful: Indonesia
The British Foreign and Commonwealth Office advise caution on Indonesia. On 1 October 2005, at least 3 bombs exploded in Central Kuta and Jimbaran beach in Bali. Up to 26…
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Robot Fish in London Aquarium
Spotted by webmaster Paul: three robot fish, created by robotics experts from Essex University can be found at London Aquarium. They move around the tank like real fish, and have…
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Globetrotters Travel Award
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 submitted independent…
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Great White Journey
A tagged great white shark (called Nicole, by researchers – after shark loving actress Nicole Kidman) crossed the Indian Ocean from South Africa to Australia and back again in just…
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Satellite Photo
Spotted by Webmaster Paul, here’s a satellite photo from Google of the Tower of London
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Iranian Hairstyle Row
A recent ruling by Iran’s football federation banning players from sporting “unusual” and “foreign” styles is sparking debate in Iran’s football community. The Federation also said professional players should refrain…
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Casinos in Singapore
Singapore has just lifted a 40 year ban on gambling to build two new casinos. One of these has caused public complaints as it is to displace Singapore’s only horse…
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Prince of Wales to Visit US
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall will travel to the US next month on their first official overseas royal tour. The tour will include engagements in New…
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Globetrotters Travel Award
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 submitted independent…