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Chaos in Amsterdam yesterday, caused by somebody shouting ''HEEEEEEEEE!!!''

Were you there? If so, what was so scary about somebody shouting ''HEEEEEEEEE!!!''
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Posted by deleted_49612
May 5th 2010

Troops firing live rounds

BBC eye witness report
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Posted by Stuart
April 11th 2010

News or ''News''

Is there a significant earthquake risk? Should travellers avoid Tehran?
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Posted by deleted_49612
April 23rd 2010

Mexico Travel Getting a Bad Rap

Mexico travel is getting a bad rap right now for a multitude of reasons and much of it isn't warranted.
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Posted by Francesca01
September 29th 2009

Ready for a road trip in Europe?

VERY GOOD TRIP, an exclusive reality show on the web with a high number of prizes to win such as cameras, plane tickets, and even Renault coupés- Cabriolets!
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Posted by Sara VeryGoodTrip
April 19th 2010

Redang Island's new aim

''The state government (Terrenganu) plans to force only accommodation of $500 USD per night on the popular diving island Redang.'' I must say, I didn't expect this - and i'm really disappointed. Malaysia government is turning Redang island into a getaway for the rich and famous!
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Posted by Ngui Ngui
April 9th 2010

Are you in Moscow?

''Two explosions during the Monday morning rush hour killed at least 36 people and brought chaos to the centre of Moscow. ''
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Posted by deleted_49612
March 29th 2010

''Chile earthquake takes heavy toll on historical sites''

Would this affect your decision to go to Chile?
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Posted by deleted_49612
April 2nd 2010

Fake Passports Used in Assassination

Forged British, Irish, French, German and Australian passports used in assassination.
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Posted by krystie
February 27th 2010

Why the Pakistan Crisis is so dangerous.

8 Declared Nuclear States, 1 Undeclared (Israel) - and Pakistan has Nuclear Weapons.
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Posted by Ali
November 4th 2007

The Winter Olympics in Vancouver.

Have you attended any of the events?
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Posted by deleted_49612
February 15th 2010

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Lost luggage

Almost 90,000 bags are lost every day in the world by airlines. Have your bags every been amongst the 90,000? If so, where were you flying to and from? With which airline?
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Posted by deleted_49612
July 28th 2009

Are you in Chile?

''The 8.8 quake caused widespread damage, destroying buildings, bridges and roads in many areas, including the capital where a chemical plant caught fire. ''
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Posted by deleted_49612
February 27th 2010

Tết greetings to those in Vietnam and Happy New Year China.

''So we are going to say good bye to the Year of the Buffalo (2009) and greet the Year of the Tiger (2010). ''
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Posted by deleted_49612
February 9th 2010

Have you visited the prison, where Nelson Mandela was incarcerated?

''As part of the celebrations of the 20th anniversary of former President Nelson Mandela's release, the Victor Verster Prison has been named a memorial site.''
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Posted by deleted_49612
February 12th 2010

Traveling, humanitarian crisis and ethic

Travelling (and economically supporting) countries that are committing atrocities
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Posted by Vincentca
April 10th 2007

What ever happened to Swine Flu?

Update now a few months on and the hysteria has died down...
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Posted by Ali
June 26th 2009

Flood in Machu Picchu

Anyone is having problems with the floods near Machu Picchu?
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Posted by Zeca Baboin
January 26th 2010

'Cuddle class' seat design to allow economy travellers to lie flat.

Air New Zealand's cabin redesign for the Boeing 777-300
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Posted by Jo Trouble
January 27th 2010

Typhoid Vaccine

Oral Vaccine
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Posted by Scott and Kristy
January 10th 2010

Travel News and Discussion

News regarding travel and tourism. Please post short fair-use quotations and links to the sources of the stories. Then tell us your opinions about the news, posting additional sources is encouraged in follow ups.

Created: February 11th 2008
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