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Planes and trucks carrying crucial British-backed aid have arrived in some of the most drought-stricken regions in the Horn of Africa, Andrew Mitchell announced today. Aid flights have landed in Mogadishu and Baidoa, with further flights expected in the coming days, and lorry convoys are reaching Dadaab refugee camp in Kenya and the Dolo Ado camp in Ethiopia. Thousands of people in refugee camps in Kenya have now received crucial basic supplies such as tents and cooking equipment as well as vital medical supplies and safe drinking water. The efforts are part of a large-scale aid effort targeted at regions…
Newlyweds are increasingly shunning the wedding list and asking for money as a wedding gift to put the cash towards a honeymoon. Research shows that 45% of couples would prefer guests to give them money, with 26% opting for vouchers towards a honeymoon. It’s becoming a growing trend for couples to ask for money as a wedding gift. Since the recession, it has become more acceptable to ask for money, either to put towards the honeymoon, or towards a major purchase. In the past couples may have been embarrassed to ask, but during these credit-crunching times, wedding guests are happy…
Yesterday the world famous round tower at Windsor Castle re-opened it’s doors to the public for the first time in almost 40 years. Closed in 1975 for construction work including under-pinning to stop subsidence, the tower was then converted into offices for the Royal Archives, and hasn’t open to the public until now. The 800-year-old landmark in Berkshire will no doubt be a top tourist attraction over the summer months. The re-opening will also be marked with a new tour ‘Conquer the Tower’. This will include walking up the 200 step to take in views over London and Windsor from…
A travel blog network launched a few years ago that brings together travelers from all over the world. Users of 365.travel are all individuals that enjoy travel and have taken advantage of the free travel blogs provided by 365.travel to track and tell their travel stories. It is becoming increasingly popular for travelers to create travel blogs and update them during their journeys – better than a postcard, more convenient than a phone call. Today’s travelers want to document their daily adventures in journal entries and pictures for their friends, family, and followers to view. “I liked the sound of…
Figures released today by HomeAway.co.uk, UK arm of the market leader of the online holiday rentals industry, reveal that London homeowners are benefiting from an unprecedented demand for holiday rentals during the London Games. Demand for rental properties in London for the Olympic summer of 2012 has increased by 131 times as compared to the previous year. It is expected that home owners looking to cash in on the leap of interest could generate an average of £4,500 by renting their home during the 16 day-long event; an average of £2,000 per week. Londoners thinking about doing this can now…
An enjoyable holiday can often leave you with a few extra pounds, as well as the suntan. Delicious foreign food and lazy days in the sun, it’s not surprising holidaymakers pile the pounds. However, new research has found that the weight gained on a holiday can differ dramatically depending on the destination. Predictably, the US is one of the worst. Popular all-you-can-eat buffets, enormous portions had lead to many travellers gaining an average of 8lb on a two week trip to the USA. Following closely in second place is the Caribbean; it’s all-inclusive resorts left many holidaymakers…
We have received reports of heavy rains, floods and landslides affecting parts of the Korean peninsula With more rain forecast in the coming days, flooding has restricted access to some highways and the transport infrastructure. British nationals are advised to exercise caution when travelling outside, to comply with the instructions of the local authorities and to check news updates regularly. The British Embassy in Seoul is currently operating a limited consular and business service. We ask that customers without an urgent need for consular assistance to please avoid coming to the Embassy before Monday August 1.
Summer visitors to the Santa Barbara Zoo are delighted with its newest resident: a life-sized, adolescent Tyrannosaurus Rex that runs, roars, snorts, blinks, growls and even poops in the show “How to Train Your Dinosaur” running three times daily. Fifteen-feet from nose-to-tail and 7-feet tall, this amazingly lifelike dinosaur, named “Duncan,” was designed by the Chiodo Brothers, one of Hollywood’s top creature shops (“Dinner for Schmucks,” “Elf,” “Gremlins.”). During the family-friendly 15-minute lively show, the human hosts introduce Duncan and attempt to demonstrate the special care received by the Zoo’s animals – with hilarious results. Just as keepers have trained…
International travel is, for many, a prerequisite of a life well lived and has always carried some risks. In addition to the commonly-accepted risks of unfamiliar geography, alternate sets of laws, and language barriers, the millennium has ushered in some uniquely modern travel risks. Identity theft, and the technology that facilitates its growth, has become a global concern to all. Thieves – whether small scale or highly organized – know that travelers are out of their regular mode of organization and away from their day-to-day routines and, therefore, may not be as diligent in close track of their possessions or…
The Environment Agency is encouraging beach-goers to check the water quality of their favourite swimming spots before taking the plunge as the school summer holidays start. There is now more information than ever before to help the public decide where, and when, to swim. The Environment Agency has published detailed profiles on the cleanliness of some 500 bathing water sites across England and Wales. Detailed information about each beach can be seen online and include maps, photos and links to the latest water quality results. These profiles were created to help the public make more informed choices about the best…