In the last three months the number of foreign tourists to India from Western lands has plummeted by 25% overall, and 35% fewer women have visited. This is according to a survey of 1200 tour operators in India conducted by…
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Australia – strict customs rules, confiscation and fines – what must I declare?
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Australia is quite literally a land apart. While Australia is welcoming to visitors and emigrants, even from England, from the perspective of nature they are very keen to keep themselves separate. Australia has had some bad experiences in this regard. …
A Day in Dubrovnik
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Dubrovnik is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Its medieval city walls, paved streets and old world charm are mesmerising. It deserves its reputation as one of the top medieval walled cities. Dubrovnik has been a UNESCO…
West Ireland in a day
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Ireland is compact enough to criss-cross very readily in just one day and be back in your hotel in time for dinner. For this journey we took a bus, a tram, three minibuses, two trains and two aircraft. Most of…
China opens longest high-speed rail line in the world
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Following successful high-speed test runs on 24 December, the latest extension to China’s high-speed network opened to passengers on 26 December 2012. The average speed over the route is 300 km per hour, with peak speeds of up to 350 km…
A day in Dalian, China
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Dalian in the North East of China is a popular tourist destination for locals and some international visitors. There is also a small thriving ex-pat community. The malls are friendly and engaging and some of them are very modern. Further…
A day in Guangzhou
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The city famous for the trade fair every two years, attended by retailers from across the globe. It is so popular that changes are made to the standard visa to get into the country at that time. In summer, the…
Another day in Istanbul
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One often has a choice between packaged tours and independent travel. This time we show how you can explore the heart of the Old City on foot in a day, even if you are not particularly fit. The old part…
A day in Cape Town
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It has been said that “in Africa, Cape Town is the closest place to the rest of the world”. While it is geographically at the furthest point of Africa it is a vibrant cosmopolitan city. Though it does not hide…
Stay safe at your destination – part 2
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Further to our first article covering safety, we have a few more suggestions for staying safe during your travels.