Tagged With "flu outbreak"
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Re: A visit to Normandy: exploring the D-Day beaches
Yes - my Dad and lots of other guys told me their stories! My Dad was in the Royal Navy and was taking landing craft full of soldiers from ship to shore - several times - under heavy fire! A guy I was doing work for had lots of photos and souvenirs on the walls of his house. Medals and maps. Newspaper cuttings and Badges. All in frames. I asked him how much he remembered of D-Day. "Every minute of every hour. Me and my mate had been together since the outbreak of war. Nearly 5 years. We were...
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Royal Caribbean: Buffet sailing into sunset
Those famous cruise ship buffets may soon be a thing of the past, with maybe a distant future; cruise fans are split on the issue.
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Coronavirus: Closures, collapses and resort fee increases
The spreading coronavirus epidemic and fears of it are having a growing effect on the travel industry.
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Tourism growth cooling off
Tourism is continuing to grow, but the highs of the past two years are not likely to be repeated soon.
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Travel industry caught in virus squeeze
The effects on the cruise and airline industries are not only serious, they may be long-lasting
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A solution for cruise ship viruses?
A possible tool against virus outbreaks: a spray-on coating that is said to decompose virus and bacteria particles, protecting passengers.
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A Day in Rouen, France
Normandy's capital, with much more to offer than Joan of Arc and the much-painted cathedral.
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Rambler in Paris: Street Seen
Join PHeymont on another stroll through the streets and scenes of Paris. No 'Top 10' list here, just pleasant or unusual 'noticings.'
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Hotels in Rio Increase Security for World Cup after Outbreak of Violence.
Hotels in Rio de Janeiro are reinforcing their security arrangements for the World Cup after violence in recent weeks near the tourist hotspot of Copacabana .Clashes have been between police and members of a favela community . ...
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Visiting Small Museums: Great Way to Kill Time!
Jonathan L visits two small museums in NYC. Great places to spend an hour or two.
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A Little Local Difficulty
Bob Cranwell recounts some of the 'little difficulties' he has experienced during his travels.
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May 4, 2019: Nike of Samothrace, Paris
DrFumblefinger visits "Winged Victory", known also as the "Nike of Samothrace". Over 2000 years old, it is proudly displayed at Paris' Louvre.
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Changes in Domestic Travel Rules: Need-to-Know Facts
For those of you who frequent airports across the country may be aware about some of these but might also be completely unaware about others. There were a couple changes that happened this year which contributed to revision in policies and procedures at airports. In this article we have compiled a list of all the things you need to know, that changed this year, with respect to air travel. From flight pre-checks to domestic t ravel insurance plans, we got plenty for you to look over in this...
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France: 3-month ban on foie gras blamed on flu
An outbreak of a virulent avian flu among chickens in southwest France has led to a 3-month ban on production of foie gras.
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Dec. 21, 2015: Love Locks at N Seoul Tower
Kingtikitaki takes us to the love lock fence at N Seoul Tower. And unlike so many places that discourage people to put locks up, N Seoul Tower encourages it in designated areas.
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Royal Caribbean tightens cancellation policies
Royal Caribbean, which has recently had to cancel or shorten some cruises, is now imposing stricter rules on customers who want to cancel bookings.
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Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul, South Korea
Kingtikitaki shows us why we need to put Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, South Korea on our travel bucket list!
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Re: France: 3-month ban on foie gras blamed on flu
I am not sure that French will be able to survive 3 months with out their liverwurst. Thank God the flow of wine is not interrupted.
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New exhibit: Pandemics through the ages
A Leiden museum is finally able to open its pandemic-delayed exhibit about pandemics.
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Calls grow to extend 'no sail'
A serious Covid outbreak on the first ship to resume Caribbean cruising has led to calls for CDC to reinstate its no-sail order.
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Considering Travel during the Pandemic? Take these Necessary Precautions
Monica offers some advice for traveling during the CoVid pandemic (sponsored content)
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There’s more to Croatia than its coastline
Barry shares some of the highlights of his travels to beautiful Croatia, especially visits to Mount Dinara.
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Covid outbreak hits Everest climbers
Despite government denials that the virus has reached the Mount Everest area, experienced guides say it is rampant there.
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Australian graziers bring new meaning to 'farmstay'
An unlikely outbreak of luxury living has broken out at Australian sheep stations during the pandemic.
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Chambersburg, Pennsylvania: Something for Everyone
Join Stephanie for a two-day visit to a town with a dramatic past and a lot to offer today
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Broken Hill, Australia
Barry Barford takes us on a tour of Broken Hill, one of Australia’s most diverse outback communities, and shares its fascinating history.
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Japan to allow cruise ships again
Japan is ready to allow the cruise business to resume, but is requiring fairly strict anti-Covid protocols as others loosen them.
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China, Australia end lingering Covid rules
As Covid seems, for most, to be only a memory, restrictions are fewer. China and Australia are dropping some of theirs.
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A Look at Historical Manila
Marilyn shares a visit to Manila's historic buildings and spaces and sketches out their history
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A Visit to Saudi Arabia: Part II
By now, you should have had plenty of time to go through the application process and get your visa to visit Saudi Arabia. You are now ready to see the sites.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Mar. 2, 2014: Karlskirche, Vienna
Vienna's Karlskirche, arguably the city's finest Baroque building, was built starting in 1716 under the patronage of the Holy Roman Emperor Charles (Karl) VI—but it's not actually named for him.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, October 24, 2015: Poppies -- Weeping Window at Woodhorn
Weeping Window is part of a UK-wide tour of the iconic poppies sculpture organised by 14-18 NOW. The installation is at Woodhorn Mining Museum from 12th September to 1st November 2015.