I know you’re not supposed to joke about aviation security, but seriously was this really a threat? A former Prime Minister of the Cook Islands, Sir Geoffrey Henry, has been removed from an Air New Zealand flight for remarking that he was a terrorist when boarding the...
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Safety
Tewwowism Paranoia, Then Again Maybe We SHOULD Consider Government Officials to Be Threats…
Ready, steady, go
You've decided you're going travelling, now all you have to do is plan your trip. We give you the lowdown on everything from money to apps and jabs Transport Flights There are lots of round-the-world tickets, offering dozens of...
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What Does a Plane Go Through Before It Can Fly?
Filed under: Air Travel Boeing Rest easy in your window seat -- your plane has been tested and tested ... and tested Anyone who's sat in a window seat and watched an airplane's wing shake through turbulence like a leaf on a tree has surely wondered: Just what does a new airplane have...
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Lanzarote Adventures, La Galería de Famara
We were invited by David from Activity Adventures to join in with some of his clients on a walk to the water tunnel during the first week of August. In 10 years of living in Lanzarote I haven’t heard anyone mention a...
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Mexico Hopes You Forget About All That Awkward Drugs and Violence Stuff
Here's a truncated roundup of the last 18 months of our Mexico Travel posts: Mexicana's financial instability is ruining tourism to Mexico, the FAA's safety rating downgrade is ruining tourism to Mexico, the State Department's travel alert is ruining tourism to Mexico, Hurricane Rick is ruining tourism to Mexico, Hurricane Ida is...
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Fire safety upgrades to close Statue of Liberty late-’11/12
Sometime after October 2011, the Statue of Liberty’s crown, pedestal and museum will temporarily close to the public for extra fire safety upgrades that will allow more people to visit the landmark, a spokesperson for the National Parks of New York Harbor told NewYorkology today. On Friday, the NPS will release an...
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Britain’s glorious seaside kitsch
Crabbing and candyfloss, garish graphics and 70s pop, caravan parks and pebbledash and crumbling piers – oh, and fabulous views. Our writers describe what a great British seaside holiday means to them The Promenade, Blackpool, Lancashire by Wayne Hemingway, designer I was born in Morecambe and ...
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Symi, Greece, a Different Family Holiday Destination
For a perfect family holiday, sun, sea and safety are all available on Symi, the Greek island called 'the jewel of the Dodecanese.'
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President Obama signs landmark cruise safety legislation
The Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act codifies safety requirements on cruise ships sailing in and out of the USA.
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Travel Tips: Bike Safety Tips
Common sense will tell you that riding a bicycle in traffic is dangerous stuff if you don’t follow the rules. So whether you’re visiting a small island or a big city this summer, it’s important to know the laws before you hit the road. The rule of thumb ...
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