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''There are definitely stirrings of change in Malaysia. But this is not Egypt or Libya. Malaysia is not on the verge of a violent uprising. ''

So, the events of last weekend don't mean we need to fear for our safety when visiting Kuala Lumpur then?
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Last Post: 12 years ago
Posted by deleted_49612
July 15th 2011

''“Why is Mumbai being targeted again and again? Trains, bus stops, markets, hotels — nothing is safe anymore. After the last attack, the government promised us that this will never happen again,”

Are you in Mumbai or going there? Are you apprehensive, because of the number of times Mumbai has been targeted by terrorists? How many attacks would need to happen for you to consider Mumbai to be dangerous?
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Last Post: 12 years ago
Posted by deleted_49612
July 15th 2011

So the Ganges is in fact polluted afterall?

A Hindu priest has convinced the Indian government that the Ganges needs to be cleaned up because he has contracted potentially fatal diseases from the symbol of spiritual purity which the Ganges is revered as.
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Last Post: 12 years ago
Posted by deleted_49612
July 24th 2008

Happy Birthday South Sudan!

9th July is the big day. In honour of the worlds latest new country, would those who visited Sudan post your favourite photos of it here, and give opinions about why we should visit Sudan.
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Last Post: 12 years ago
Posted by deleted_49612
July 8th 2011

More women visit webcommunities than men do, and women say computers have changed their lives for the better.

What do you think about this? Which gender are you? Have computers changed your life for the better?
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Posted by deleted_49612
June 30th 2011

UK Border Agency Strike

The immigration staff are striking at the end of the week, will you be delayed?!
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Last Post: 12 years ago
Posted by lisahelenakelly
June 27th 2011

Chinese flood

Influence of the flood to Chiese tourism?
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Last Post: 12 years ago
Posted by OnlineChinaTours
June 21st 2011

Ash cloud over Australia Flight disruptions

Volcanic Ash from the Chilean volcano is causing short term delays at southern Aus airports
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Posted by littlewing
June 15th 2011

Floods in Thailand kill 15 and leave tourists stranded

For those planning to head to Krabi, Ko Samui, Ko Toa etc. Floods have killed 15 people so far and tourists are stranded. Is anybody there to give us more information?
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Last Post: 13 years ago
Posted by Rat on the Road
March 31st 2011

Has Travel Really Broadened Your Mind?

Or are you a secret hater?
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Last Post: 13 years ago
Posted by deleted_49612
April 24th 2008

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Will you or have you taken a gap year?

Would you spend your gap year, helping out for free, in your home community? Will the scheme by Reform Scotland fly in your opinion, or will gap year students want to travel above everything?
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Last Post: 13 years ago
Posted by deleted_49612
October 26th 2010

Mountains :(

If one makes us sick and angry shouldnt we just get rid of the stinkin' thing?
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Last Post: 13 years ago
Posted by deleted_49612
March 1st 2008

The World's Oldest Person

An Arab Israeli Women is possibly the world's oldest person at 120 years! - Would you one day like to have the title 'Oldest Person in the World'? If so, explain why or if not why not?
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Last Post: 13 years ago
Posted by Ali
February 16th 2008

About Tibet Travel Permit

Tibet permit is an official document issued for the protection of Tibetan tradition, Tibetan cultural heritage, and environment as the short of transportation condition and reception capacity. It is not a Visa, but gets similar function of a Visa.
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Last Post: 13 years ago
Posted by Anthea Peng
March 16th 2011

Is this the best airline safety video ever?

Air New Zealand have made a creative entry into this usually uninspired genre.
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Last Post: 13 years ago
Posted by The Travel Camel
March 30th 2011

Amazon town bans tourists

Their main complaint: tourists behaviour, and that only a fraction of the money they spend trickles down to the indigenous.
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Last Post: 13 years ago
Posted by aspiringnomad
March 26th 2011

Morocco demonstrations

Any experience of the threatened demonstrations in Morocco?
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Last Post: 13 years ago
Posted by jenniferlouise
March 13th 2011

''2010 World Disasters Among Costliest''

Was 2010 a freak year, or a sign of things to come?
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Last Post: 13 years ago
Posted by deleted_49612
January 5th 2011

Were you planning to be in Tibet this month?

''Chinese Impose Travel Ban on Tibet''
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Last Post: 13 years ago
Posted by deleted_49612
March 11th 2011

''Meddling in mosquitoes' sex life could cut malaria ''

Is birth control for mosquitos the solution? Will there finally be an end to needing Malaria prevention medication and mosquito nets?
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Last Post: 13 years ago
Posted by deleted_49612
December 23rd 2009

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