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Expo 2012: The Living Ocean and Coast in Korea
Expo 2012 opens today in Yeosu, South Korea. The three-month-long international exposition will revolve around the theme of “The Living Ocean and Coast”. More than 100 countries and ten international organisations are taking part in the event, which is expected to attract more than eight million visitors from across the globe.
The expo aims to inform visitors about humankind’s interaction with the ocean and outline some of the greatest challenges we face in terms of preserving the diversity of marine life and sustainable use of oceanic resources. Read more »
Head to Italy for the Palio Di Ferrara
May is a month full of tradition, with some countries marking occasions such as International Workers’ Day.
In the Italian city of Ferrara, the traditional celebrations go on for the whole month, with the Palio Di Ferrara taking over the city.
A tradition that takes place at different times throughout Italy, a palio is an annual athletic contest. Read more »
Bad weather drives Brits abroad
With flood warnings issued and forecasts for heavy rain set for most of April, it might come as no surprise that holiday bookings are on the rise.
According to reports by the Telegraph, British tour operators have seen a rise in the number of people booking holidays following the recent spell of bad weather. Read more »
British Airways launches Heathrow-Bologna flights
British Airways is to launch a new service from Heathrow Airport to the Italian city of Bologna, the airline has announced.
Launching on 29 April, the new route will be a daily service to the North Italian city – departing from Heathrow at 9:30 each morning.
The route will be a year-round service, and will add to British Airways’ 20 flights to Bologna per day from Gatwick Airport. Read more »
The man who sold his life on eBay – what’s on Ian Usher’s bucket list?
We all have dreams, many of which revolve around travelling the world. But for most of us, the demands of family, friends, work and a weekly routine leave little or no time for thinking about them, let alone their realisation.
When his wife of five years left him three years after they emigrated to Australia, Ian Usher’s life was turned upside down. Finding his immediate world unbearably interconnected with his lost love, he decided to sell everything he owned on eBay. Read more »
British Airways reveals top Easter destinations
Easter exodus... British Airways Read more »
Easter treats from around the world
Easter is drawing ever closer, with workers up and down the country relishing the thought of a four-day Bank Holiday weekend.
But Easter is about more than just a bit of time off. It’s about celebrating with family and friends as well as, more importantly, indulging your sweet tooth.
In the UK, we all enjoy a chocolate egg or two. Hot cross buns are another sweet indulgence that we treat ourselves to at this time of year. But what kind of Easter treats can be found in other countries around the world? Read more »
National Geographic’s Traveller Photography Competition [photos]
In its latest issue (March/April 2012) National Geographic Traveller announces and publishes the winners of its inaugural photography competition. A number of stunning entries submitted by UK amateur and professional photographers match the breathtaking photography synonymous with National Geographic. Read more »
Air Passenger Duty – how to avoid the flight tax
That flights tax that seems to leapfrog every year has become a big issue for travellers – and airlines. In fact, it has jumped by more than 325 per cent in recent years. What is it and how can you pay less for your flights this year?
Air Passenger Duty (APD) is levied on all flights departing from UK airports – even domestic flights. There are four rates of APD, divided into bands A, B, C and D. Read more »
The five most cinematic cities in the world
Renowned French philosopher Jean Baudrillard once remarked, “Where is the cinema? It is all around you outside, all over the city, that marvellous, continuous performance of films and scenarios.” Enjoy your own motion picture walk-on role with a trip to one of these five cinematic cities.
Casablanca, Morocco – Casablanca (1942) Read more »