LA fires force evacuations
Event date: 2008-10-14
Two huge wildfires driven by strong Santa Ana winds burned into neighbourhoods near Los Angeles on Monday, forcing frantic evacuations on smoke- and traffic-choked highways, destroying homes and causing at least two deaths. More than 1 000 firefighters and nine water-dropping aircraft battled the 1 900h Marek Fire at the [...]

I have been traveling in Turkey since February and in April decided to head to Gallipoli with 10,000 other people for what is known as Anzac Day.
 For those who don’t know ANZAC was the name given to the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps soldiers who landed at the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey early on [...]

As much as you want to hit every historical monument, museum, and tourist attraction on your vacation sometimes you a need a little fun injection for the rest of the family whose tame vacation needs a little adventuring. Hop into any of these parks for a vacation break the whole family will enjoy and thank [...]

When the rain gets you bored and a little blue, here are the places to go to ease any mood.
Martin Wishart: Serving up a Scotland delicacy at it’s finest, this four star restaurant is known for its pig cheek.  It’s a modern French restaurant with a flair for the dramatic with a short menu because [...]

Brussels has seen a transformation of drastic proportions. From a little town known for lace making and chocolate now it’s a brimming city center loved for its nightlife and exciting venues. The modernization will shock and awe as you delight, and possibly cry for the loss of some of the best gingerbread houses turned construction [...]

Don’t leave home without…..Travel Insurance
Booked your flight?
Booked your hotel?
Arranged your transfer?
Booked the cat into the local cattery?
Arranged for your plants to be looked after?
Anything missing?
Its surprising to learn just how many people travel without travel insurance. For the price of a couple of beers you can be insured so why risk travelling without insurance?
The most [...]

While in Spain soak up the sun, fun, and culture, of the hippest and most gorgeous city by using these compass markers to guide your awesome journey.
Foodball: A new modern restaurant centered on the packing of rice balls injects a little funk into the ice cream shaped scoops. They stuff the whole grain rice with [...]

2008-10-08  Nepal plane crash claims 18
A small plane, carrying a dozen German tourists, hit a cliff and caught fire in Nepal’s Everest region Wednesday morning, killing 18 people, officials said. “Only one crew member survived,” said Binaya Shakya of Yeti Airlines, the company that operated the plane. The aircraft was carrying 12 German tourists, two [...]

I’ve just spent five fantastic days exploring the stunning temples at Angkor in Cambodia. I traveled to Siem Reap from Thailand on a small bus which was not the most comfortable experience I have ever had but it was cheap and we got there in one piece just !!I was staying at a lovely and [...]

 Everyone knows that one of our favorite things to do as tourists is taste the fine brews of the world while relaxing abroad.
Unfortunately, most places take advantage of this fact and don’t offer suitable prices for the delectable nectar, instead relying on our ignorance to foot the bill. Here I’ve outlined several different places in [...]