Emirates has increased all weight based checked baggage allowances by 10 kgs, meaning they now have one of the world’s most generous baggage policies. Economy Class customers can now check in 30 kgs, Business Class travellers may take 40 kgs and if you are flying First Class you can travel with 50 kgs of checked baggage.
05 May 2009
Economic crisis spuring Voluntourism?
The global economic crisis has created a new wave of potential volunteers. Al Jazeera reports about a eco/volunteer project in Malaysia quoting the study "Volunteer Insights 2009" I have blogged about earlier today.
A Guide on Safe Food for Travellers - WHO pamphlet
How to avoid illnesses caused by unsafe food and drink and what to do if you get diarrhoea.
Well, the pamphlet by the World Health Organisation (WHO) didn't give me any new info about what to eat or better what not to eat when travelling around. It is somehow a more detailed version of "cook it, peal it or forget it".
Have a look yourself!
Well, the pamphlet by the World Health Organisation (WHO) didn't give me any new info about what to eat or better what not to eat when travelling around. It is somehow a more detailed version of "cook it, peal it or forget it".
Have a look yourself!
(click on the pic for the guide or click here)
Volunteer Insights 2009 - study
Ever thaught about volunteering? Or combining your travels abroad with some volunteering?
Well, the study (pdf file) had the goal to obtain a snapshot of consumer attitudes globally towards volunteer travel, the motivations behind taking a volunteer vacation, the expectations, as well as the reason for choosing not to volunteer abroad. Very good read!
Well, the study (pdf file) had the goal to obtain a snapshot of consumer attitudes globally towards volunteer travel, the motivations behind taking a volunteer vacation, the expectations, as well as the reason for choosing not to volunteer abroad. Very good read!
04 May 2009
Kruger and Kingdoms Adventure - 20% discount
14 days Johannesburg to Durban
Mpumalanga, Blyde River Canyon, Bourkes Luck Potholes, Manyeleti Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, Milwane Game Reserve, Durban, Pretoria, Maputo.
Track down the "Big 5" in Kruger National Park, enjoy the beaches and feel the latin buzz of Mozambique, and participate in some great outdoor and cultural activities in Swaziland on this diverse and fantastic adventure which embodies of what southern Africa has to offer!
Mpumalanga, Blyde River Canyon, Bourkes Luck Potholes, Manyeleti Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, Milwane Game Reserve, Durban, Pretoria, Maputo.
Track down the "Big 5" in Kruger National Park, enjoy the beaches and feel the latin buzz of Mozambique, and participate in some great outdoor and cultural activities in Swaziland on this diverse and fantastic adventure which embodies of what southern Africa has to offer!
Special Discounted Departure
02 June - 15 June 2009
€989 -20%
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€791.2 - currency converter
+ Local Payment 300 USD
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02 June - 15 June 2009
€989 -20%
Your Price:
€791.2 - currency converter
+ Local Payment 300 USD
book now
Dutch flight tax axed
After being in place for only a year, the flight tax imposed by the Dutch government has been scrapped, officials in the Netherlands announced.
The Dutch government has decided to scrap the flight tax from July 2009 onwards. The abolition of the flight tax is one of the measures by the Dutch government to stimulate the country’s economy during the difficult times the world is currently struggeling with.
The flight tax was introduced on July 1 last year for all passengers who left Holland from a domestic airport - short-haul flights was €11.25, while long-haul passengers were charged €45.
The Dutch government has decided to scrap the flight tax from July 2009 onwards. The abolition of the flight tax is one of the measures by the Dutch government to stimulate the country’s economy during the difficult times the world is currently struggeling with.
The flight tax was introduced on July 1 last year for all passengers who left Holland from a domestic airport - short-haul flights was €11.25, while long-haul passengers were charged €45.
03 May 2009
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