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Amsterdam – End of Drug Tourism?

The days of visiting Amsterdam for the joy of openly smoking and using recreational drugs could soon come to an end after new Dutch legislation threatens drug tourism. The present right-wing coalition government is pushing to restrict the operations of the coffee shops and to prohibit the sale of the drugs to nonresidents. If the […]

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Around the World in 10 Days – “Make it Count”

Possibly one of the best travel videos I’ve seen that also has an important message. Contracted by Nike, filmmaker Casey Neistat and his buddy Max “make it count” by using Nike’s money to fund a 10-day round the world adventure that saw them visit Paris, London and a host of other interesting destinations before running out of money. The […]

United States Authorities to decide who can visit Canada, Mexico and Cuba

New rules require British Airways and other airlines flying to certain airports outside America to submit passengers’ personal data to United States Authorities. The information is checked against a “No Fly” list containing tens of thousands of names. Even if the flight plan steers well clear of US territory, travellers whom the Americans regard as […]

World’s Most Visited Cities – 2010

London gets knocked off the top spot in figures released from Euromonitor International Top City Destinations Ranking, covering 100 of the world’s leading and most dynamic cities in terms of international tourist arrivals. After recording a decline in 2009, international arrivals to countries regained growth in 2010. Star performers in 2010 were emerging city destinations […]

Travel Predictions for 2012

As the economic agenda continues to dominate, the travel and tourism research team at Euromonitor International takes a look at what will be hot in travel and tourism during 2012. Europe is set to face a tough year, with recession imminent, which will weaken tourism demand. However, opportunities exist in emerging regions, from Africa to […]

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Occupy London Movement – The Debate

The Occupy London Movement started as a way to oppose government rules and regulations regarding the banking and financial institutions, in regards to the banking system that got saved by public money, and where wealth is kept in the top 1%. Find a system that is sustainable, and just, with true democracy of the people. […]

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Rule Britannia: Why Britain will rule in 2012

Being the Olympic hosts of 2012, it also celebrates the Queens Diamond Jubilee, which will make for a summer of events throughout London and the United Kingdom. A big year for Britain, for it will showcase the world’s largest sporting event in the summer, after a massive regeneration of east London, which will only mean […]

Lost In A Grid – Barcelona

The Catalan capital of Barcelona is one of the best cities to visit, vibrant, modern, exciting and sexy. It’s not really a super size city and getting around is very easy with an excellent public transportation system of metro, buses and bike network. Barcelona streets follow a grid which has existed since the Romans ruled but […]

On Board Five-Star Chef for First on Etihad Airlines

First Class in-flight meals on Etihad—the Abu Dhabi-based airline—are now being prepared by a qualified chef. One person is dedicated to cooking, preparing and plating the meals served in the front of the plane. Etihad announced the hiring of 110 restaurant-caliber chefs to fly back and forth from Abu Dhabi to a handful of cities […]

Azores Tourism Advertising Boost

Is the Azores about to have its moment in the travel world? The Azores is about to go through a huge European advertising campaign promoting tourism in the region. A footnote in the ad indicates ‘construir o futuro‘, meaning ‘building for the future’. In the last 20 years, there has been significant infrastructure development on […]

Air Rail Link – Toronto Pearson Airport Responds

After a recent post about poor transport links between the Toronto airport, I’m glad to report that there are confirmed plans to finally bridge the city and the airport, as Toronto Pearson Airport responds. New services will be introduced to move people more easily and comfortably to and from the airport. Toronto Pearson has been […]

Nude-In San Francisco

It is not illegal to be nude in San Francisco, in fact, the city claims it is okay to be naked. A proposed law may mean that nudists will have to carry a towel to sit on. On Saturday, September 24 2011, nudists gathered at the top of the Castro District to protest and show […]

Poor Transport Links for Toronto Airport

There are cities in the world you enjoy arriving, knowing that when you get there you’ll shuttle through and out of the airport efficiently on your way but there are poor transport links for Toronto Airport. In the case of Toronto Pearson International Airport, a visitor will struggle to find a cheap alternative to get […]

Expedia Defines British Summer

The great advert that says it as it is. Thank you, Expedia for keeping it real. This advert couldn’t be more correct. How true the statement but a British summer is not defined as summer elsewhere, in fact on a calendar the British Summer starts approximately in the 3rd weekend of March. A comparison of […]

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The Last Whalers – An Azorean Past

No longer practised on the islands of the Azores, but whaling was a big industry. A whale’s cadaver was processed for lamp oil, candles, medicines, perfume and machinery lubricants. The blubber was melted down for oil and the bones tossed aside. The first type of whaling done was shore whaling along the New England coast, […]

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Travel warning for travel to the United States

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