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Jacqui in South America
Buenas dias de Buenos Aires, todo del mundi! Can’t believe how far I’ve travelled and where I have been in the last four weeks! It seems no time since I was sitting in Pucon, Chile and writing to you about all the things I had done in Bolivia and here I am in Buenos Aires.…
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Free London Museums: The Museum of London
Last year, the British government announced that it would drop the entrance fee to many of the larger museums in London. The Beetle’s favourite London museum is funnily enough called the Museum of London. It is about 15 minutes walk from St Paul’s Cathedral and the closest tube is the Barbican. You could combine a…
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Dhaka, Bangladesh by Atom Crater
Atom Crater, a former work colleague of the Beetle has recently returned from a work trip to Bangladesh. This month and next, we include some of his observations. Weather report: When we arrived it was very cool, below 20 during the day and nippy in the evening. I made the great mistake of going out…
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Travel Tips
Compression bags are amazing things. They can compress bulky items such as sleeping bags and fleeces into small and manageable packages. So take that fleece with you for cooler evenings but compress it! Got any travel tips for the Beetle? Then e-mail them to: the Beetle!
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An Itinerary for South Korea by Kevin, from London
Day 1. Depart Europe via Frankfurt, Lufthansa flights are cheapest, then overnight flight to Seoul. Day 2. Land around noon at Incheon Airport. Take the Airport limousine bus into downtown Seoul, about 90 mins. After checking in to your chosen accommodation, Yeogwans are good value simple accommodation go for a walk to help ward off…
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Varig Brazil Air Pass
The pass is available to Brazilians and non Brazilians living outside Brazil when you buy an international ticket. It costs the same amount no matter what time of year you travel. It is valid for 21 days starting on the day of the first flight and can be used for flights in up to 9…
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BBC ONE’s Holiday Swaps Is Back!
Imagine swapping your normal holiday for a surprise trip that could take you anywhere in the world doing almost anything. Holiday Swaps offers you the chance to make this year’s holiday an unforgettable experience. Are you a UK based group of friends or a family planning an adventurous holiday this year? Holiday Swaps are especially…
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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 Website:Mutual Aid
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A Cautionary Tale
Easter would not be Easter without a quick diving trip. Last year the Beetle went to the Red Sea on a live aboard, and this year, the Beetle was at a loss to work out where to go. A Muslim country seemed like a good idea because there would be fewer tourists going home to…
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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 Sized Bites
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