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11
Jul

Czech Republic: train disruption due to faulty power lines

Some 200 trains running on a major railway route between Prague and Kolín are facing delays on Friday over a faulty power line, a spokesman for the country’s Railway Infrastructure Administration said. The incident has affected a number of connections between the capital and major cities in eastern Czech Republic including Brno, Břeclav, Olomouc and […]

11
Jul

Ontario – More disruptions Via Rail – July 11, 2014

BROCKVILLE, Ont. — Via Rail passengers are bracing for more disruptions on the Toronto-to-Montreal and Toronto-to-Ottawa routes today, 24 hours after the derailment of a CN freight train near Brockville, Ont. Via said in a tweet that six morning trains will be replaced by buses. The rail company said line clearance is expected by noon […]

10
Jul

Who are Active Travellers?

Who are active travellers?  They’re people who love life. And when they go on vacation they like to learn, participate and keep active!Our clients on these trips range from their teens well  into their 70s, and they all share an enthusiasm for getting out and seeing the world. And no, you don’t have to be an Olympic athlete […]

7
Jul

Mexico: southern coast near Guatemala border: earthquake

 A magnitude-7.1 earthquake on the Pacific Coast has jolted a wide area of southern Mexico and Central America. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake hit at 6:23 a.m. (7:23 a.m. EDT; 11:23 GMT) on the Pacific Coast 5 miles (8 kilometers) northeast of Puerto Madero, near the Guatemala border. In Mexico City, buildings and […]

7
Jul

Active Destination Spotlight: Myanmar

Myanmar is a land of traditions and cultures. The country and the people have ancient cultural heritage. The main destinations are Yangon, Mandalay, Bagan, Mrauk U, Mon State and Inle Lake. Yangon is the capital of Myanmar and it is rich in colonial buildings contrasting with the  modern lifestyle of the people. It is also the main hub […]