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Burma Uprising - is there anything we can do to help.

After 40 years of repression the people of Burma are rising up against the military junta that runs the country.
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Last Post: 15 years ago
Posted by Ali
September 27th 2007

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Bombs, flames and mankinis in Tough Guy race

Snow storms, barbed wire and smoke bombs weren't enough to stop thousands taking part in what is deemed the world's toughest race - with one guy wearing a green mankini!
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Last Post: 15 years ago
Posted by Kate Schneider
February 3rd 2009

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Bad airplane food

A hilarious email that someone wrote to Sir Richard Branson about the poor quality of Virgin's food is doing the rounds on the internet.
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Posted by Kate Schneider
January 27th 2009

Thailand: The distruction of the environment, loss of traditions, declining morals....

What or who is the cause of it?
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Last Post: 15 years ago
Posted by deleted_49612
January 25th 2009

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The first day of the new year.

In which countries is it New Years Day today, 26 January?
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Last Post: 15 years ago
Posted by deleted_49612
January 26th 2009

Travellers disgusted by Australian hotels

Travellers disgusted at Australian hotel standards have found used condoms, pubic hairs and a dirty tampon in their rooms. :: Has this been your experience with Australian hotels?
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Last Post: 15 years ago
Posted by Kate Schneider
January 29th 2009

Tiger Temple in Kanchanaburi Thailand.

A discussion
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Last Post: 15 years ago
Posted by gypsy red
January 21st 2009

Have to reveal STDs when travelling to US

Embarrassed travellers are being forced to reveal online whether they have a sexually transmitted disease before they travel to the US.
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Last Post: 15 years ago
Posted by Kate Schneider
January 27th 2009

Chinese Visa

Explanation of How to Get a Chinese Visa
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Last Post: 15 years ago
Posted by Loopy101
January 1st 2009

Which is the best mode of transport to get around the world?

Train, plane bus or ''The world's first bio fuelled flying car''?
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Posted by deleted_49612
January 16th 2009

This year is the 'Year of the Gorilla'.

''The United Nations Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals has declared this year (2009) as the "Year of the Gorilla."The declaration is in a bid to help save our endangered 'primate cousins', the gorillas, from extinction.''
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Posted by deleted_49612
January 13th 2009

Visiting Zim

Would you travel to Zimbabwe today amongst the worsening political/humanitarian situation?
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Last Post: 15 years ago
Posted by Nil2500
January 8th 2009

Safety for travelers

Anyone in Indonesia at the moment able to give feedback the safety of travel in Indo with the threat of an execution taking place.
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Last Post: 15 years ago
Posted by waxfish
November 4th 2008

Are you travelling in N. India, on your way there or on your way out of there? If so, have you had any train or plane delays?

''Thick fog enveloped Delhi capital and adjoining areas disrupting normal life with the low visibility leading to delays of several flights and trains. ''
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Last Post: 15 years ago
Posted by deleted_49612
January 5th 2009

Why not spend your holdiay touring British Castles?

Learn more about the history of Britain whilst enjoying the splendour of some of the many medieval fortresses.
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Posted by Cindy18
January 8th 2009

Patria O muerte

A backpacker's view on the cuban situation
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Posted by heraclio
January 3rd 2009

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over land entry visa

new rules?????
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Last Post: 15 years ago
Posted by bobby 1294
December 13th 2008

Are you on your way in or out of Thailand?

Protesters shut Thailand's international airport. Has your flight been effected? If so, did the airport personel give any information about when you can fly? Would you advise others who are planning a trip to Thailand to choose a different destination or to stick with their plan?
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Last Post: 15 years ago
Posted by deleted_49612
November 26th 2008

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Cruise the Antarctic?

It's that time of year again - the long summer days return to the icy depths of the southern ocean - and the cruises start - and the cruises sink - thousands of miles from rescue?
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Last Post: 15 years ago
Posted by Ali
December 5th 2008

Are you in Athens?

Describe how you see what is going on at the moment? Do you feel safe as a tourist in Athens? Would you advise others to avoid Athens until the unrest is over? What have you heard the locals say about the situation? If you are Greek, what do you think about what is happening?
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Posted by deleted_49612
December 10th 2008

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