Archive for May, 09

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Holidaying Without the Internet

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Holidaying Without the Internet
Can you do it? A survey done by lastminute.com reveals that 42% of young people in Britain spend their holidays tweeting and updating Facebook profiles. This has invariably caused them not to be able to relax while on holiday. Another survey ...
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New Articles on Quotient TravelPlanner Website

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New Articles on Quotient TravelPlanner Website
Three articles have recently been added to our TQ (Travel Quotient) magazine section on our website. The three new articles are "It's How Deep, not How Far", a personal commentary on how to get more in-depth experiences while travelling; "Bags, Cars ...
Travel Related News

Banning Stilettos

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Banning Stilettos
Picture: Reuters / Story: News.com.au. Heels may soon be disallowed at key archaeological sites in Greece, as authorities campain for a ban on stilletos. The rationale being, stilettos are wearing out the monuments. Sites of concern include the Roman-era Odeon of ...
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The Ultimate Travel Playlist for your iPod

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Looking for songs to pack on your iPod for your next driving trip? Here's an excellent list compiled by The Economist's Gulliver: The 139 Greatest Travelling Songs Of All Time
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Thailand’s Top Transsexual Crowned

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Thailand’s Top Transsexual Crowned
Picture: AP. In a pageant hosted by arguably the world's largest transsexual cabaret - Tiffany's Show Pattaya, Songkhla native, Sorrawee Nattee, beat 29 other transsexuals to take home the much coveted crown.  See the full article here: Miss Tiffany's Universe 2009
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Angels and Demons Itinerary

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Angels and Demons Itinerary
Picture: Chris Helgren / Reuters. Following in the footsteps of the Da Vinci Code, flocks of tourists are now heading to Rome to retrace the steps of Professor Robert Langdon. Reuters correspondents have come up with a 48 hour itinerary that ...
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Air New Zealand Staff Shed Their Clothes

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In a new ad campaign to showcase their transparent airfares, Air New Zealand staff have resorted to wearing nothing but body paint. Click here for the full report: Air New Zealand cabin crew strip off for ad
Travel Related News

Lift in London’s Tower Bridge Fell 3 Metres on Monday

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Lift in London’s Tower Bridge Fell 3 Metres on Monday
Picture: Channelnewsasia. London's Tower Bridge has been temporarily closed, due to an incident that happened on Monday. The lift fell some 3 metres, as it was making its way up from the ground floor, injuring six tourists in the process. Check out ...
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Pig in Afghanistan

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Finding it hard to imagine there's a pig in Afghanistan, a nation of muslims? Well, apparently there's one in the country, in the Kabul Zoo. It was a gift from China, and now the country's only known pig is under quarantine, ...
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Winner of the Best Job in the World

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Winner of the Best Job in the World
Picture: Reuters. After a four-month search for a candidate to take on the world's best job, the winner has finally been announced. Ben Southall, hailing from the UK will move into a three-bedroom beach home on Hamilton Island, receiving a pay package of ...

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