LIBYA – AVOID NON-ESSENTIAL TRAVEL Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada advises against non-essential travel to Libya due to the fragile political situation and the threat of terrorism in the region. http://travel.gc.ca/destinations/libya
Jul 23 – Trains from Manchester Piccadilly railway station suffered major disruption after a “massive” lightning strike hit the signalling system. “Staff at our control centre saw a large flash just outside their window,” said Martin Frobisher of Network Rail. “It damaged all of the signalling equipment and the station came to a standstill.” He […]
Seabourn has added more lecturers and naturalists to the expedition staff on the line’s “Ultimate Antarctica & Patagonia” cruises, rounding out an experienced team that will offer guests insights and knowledge of the White Continent during its series of four 21- to 24-day voyages aboard Seabourn Quest beginning in November of 2013. Collectively, the […]
Jul 16, 2013 Tourists and visitors driving to Italy should fill up their tank prior to crossing the border into Italy starting this weekend. Gas stations along major freeways will be closed due to a nationwide strike. Gas stations on regular highways will be open, but long lines could be expected. Drivers should take up […]
On Sunday July 21 between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. landings at Brussels Airport will be impossible due to the aircraft flypast participating in the show in honour of the national holiday and the coronation of King Philippe. Based on the information available at this moment and the expected weather conditions there may be delays […]