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13
Nov

France: from Nov 17- Strike threat by French air traffic controllers

From the SNCTA website: A rough English translation below, followed by the original French. The full article is at http://www.sncta.fr/ ………SNCTA will resort to strike every day, over a period of three hours, from 17 November 2015. This call for strike concerns all air traffic controllers or ICNA TSEEAC practicing in metropolitan France and overseas. […]

11
Nov

Moroccan Meatball Kefta Tagine

For the sauce 6-8 medium tomatoes, cored and roughly chopped 1 tablespoon paprika 1 teaspoon cumin 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 3-4 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 2 garlic cloves, minced salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1⁄4 cup vegetable oil For the meatballs 400g ground beef 1 tablespoon paprika 1 teaspoon cumin 1⁄2 […]

11
Nov

Active Solo Traveller

Active holidays are a great option for the single traveller: not only are they a great way to meet like-minded people, the small group (usually maximum 15) makes it ideal for anyone looking for the companionship and security of a group with a leader – and every evening seems like a dinner party. These reasons […]

11
Nov

Active Destination Spotlight: Morocco

The Joys of Morocco We like to think of Morocco as adventure-lite: a bit exotic, with its chaotic cities where the locals dress traditionally or in the latest European fashions; the food, particularly the famous Moroccan specialty tajine (a type of spicy stew) is different but not too much so; and the culture has its […]

10
Nov

Colorado: storms

  A storm system approaching from the southwest is causing several winter travel advisories in Colorado. Snow is forecast to move into western Colorado Tuesday evening, with snow sweeping over the Front Range from midnight to 8 a.m. Wednesday. Preliminary snow forecast amounts for the Front Range are from 1 to 4 inches, with 4 to 8 […]