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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 […]

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S.O.S. Venezuela rally in London

The rally, called S.O.S. Venezuela, was in support of students and protesters in Venezuela who are standing up against President Nicolas Maduro’s regime. A group of Venezuelan expatriates held a rally on Saturday February 22 in London at the Venezuelan Embassy to show support for friends, family and countrymen as Venezuela has been rocked by […]

Science proves happiness is traveling

Science proves happiness is travelling and not buying material goods. Research published in the Journal of Positive Psychology ‘says instant gratification generated by acquiring objects such as clothing, shoes or expensive jewellery is only temporary. A study of the (United States) San Francisco State University has found that the key to happiness is to generate […]

Short flights are never short

You’ve booked a short break and the flight is only two hours to your destination, but calculating the travel time always results in more time than you originally expected from end to end. Calculating travel time for a short flight always involves more than just the flight time, you have to factor travel time as […]

SHUNNING THE EURO ZONE

With the pound and the euro now almost the same value, holidaymakers decide on traveling to go where they can get more for their money. With the low value of the British Pound and the Euro now almost the same value, holidaymakers (including myself) have decided to avoid travels in the Euro zone to try […]

Staying in a Japanese Guest House or Ryokan

Staying in a ryokan, a Japanese inn is one of the best ways to connect with Japan and the rich culture. Each ryokan is unique and is generally family-owned and operated. This means that the service you receive will be different from inn to inn. When you arrive at the ryokan you may be asked […]

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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, […]

This is not tea – no alcohol on Poya day in Sri Lanka

This is not tea. It is prohibited to sell alcohol on religious days in Sri Lanka . My beer is delivered discretely I wasn’t aware when I entered the restaurant and my driver informed me that it would be unlikely I would get a beer on this particular day. Despite my protest, the waiter made […]

Tipping Culture: How to tip around the world

Tipping culture varies widely around the world. In some countries, tipping is expected and even essential, while in others it is considered rude or unnecessary.

TOP 100 MOST VISITED CITIES – 2009

Tough year in the travel industry for 2009 with slow growth and rising costs of travel, meant people decided to stay closer to home. There is no doubt that 2009 was a challenging year for the travel industry, which continues to struggle well into the first half of 2010 with increased prices all around. It […]

TOP 100 MOST VISITED CITIES – 2010

Top most visited destinations and cities for the year ending 2010 in terms of international tourist arrivals. The economic crisis that started in 2008 has caused a drop in international travel, in the top 100 cities there is an average 3.5% drop. There is no part of the planet that has not been effected. One […]

TOP TRAVEL DESTINATIONS FOR 2010

A compilation of the top travel destinations as predicted and announced by the some the web’s most popular travel websites. Its hard to predict what the next travel hotspots will be but I’ve looked around and complied a list from some of the most recognised travel websites and put together this list of the world’s […]

TORONTO 175TH BIRTHDAY

My home city of Toronto celebrates its 175th birthday, it continues to grow and show the world what a modern city is all about. At 175 years Toronto still remains one of the world’s youngest cities which celebrates global achievements such as the most multi-cultural city in the world as voted by the United Nations. Annual events […]

TORONTO CALLING EXPATS

WHY TORONTO‘S EXPATS LEFT, AND HOW TO GET THEM BACK. Attracting ex-pats to return home ensures a brighter future for the city, a plan for the economic and future prospects of a growing city of Toronto. The number of Canadians abroad (including myself), 2.8 million according to a recent study, includes scores of bright Torontonians […]

Travel in a pandemic – to go or not to go?

The year 2020 will be remembered as the year of COVID-19 that resulted in national lockdowns, closed borders, travel restrictions and what was to become, the new normal. Our lives changed instantly. Fear at the start of the pandemic, panic buying, isolation, stay at home rules, masks and face coverings, social distancing, wash your hands, […]

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 […]

Travel warning for travel to the United States

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