Vietnam Celebrates Reunification Day
Today marks Vietnam’s Liberation Day, aka Reunification Day in recognition of the anniversary of 30 April 1975 – the date that marks the fall of the government of Saigon, which…
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Royal Caribbean Cruises Announces New Liner
The World’s second largest cruise liner company, Royal Caribbean, has released details about its new ship, Anthem of the Seas, which is due to take its maiden voyage in early…
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Important Points for Moving Family Abroad to Join You in a New Country
If you have been living abroad, and plan on bringing family over, whether it be a spouse, sibling or parent, it can be both exciting and stressful. Just as you…
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Spain Travel and Culture: Tapas Etiquette
You cannot visit Spain and not indulge in a few tasty bite-size morsels, aka tapas, and whilst picking and nibbling from the array of dishes is generally accepted, there are…
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UK Travel Guide: World Heritage Sites in London
There are a total of 28 UNESCO World Heritage Sites within the UK; including some iconic such as Stonehenge and the city of Edinburgh. In total there are four World…
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South Africa Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Freedom Day
South Africa marks its annual Freedom Day each year on 27 April in recognition of the country’s first democratic elections in 1994 which were, for the very first time, non-racial.…
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The Netherlands Celebrates King’s Day
The Queen of England celebrated her birthday this week in typical low-key fashion, yet by contrast the King of the Netherlands birthday, aka Koningsdag, is a public holiday, marked with…
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Lanzarote, the Martian island of gold and black beaches
Image credit: blinking idiot via flickr CC BY-ND 2.0 The island of Lanzarote is one of the most exotic Canary Islands. Located off the coast of Morocco in the Atlantic…
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Get Involved with World Malaria Day
Did you know that a child dies from malaria every minute of every day? Shocking facts like these are highlighted as part of the annual World Malaria Day on 25…
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How To Prepare Before Backpacking Across Australia
Backpacking across Australia can definitely be one of the adventures of a lifetime, but it also comes with plenty of challenges. Planning your trip is essential. As well as getting…
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