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Peru: Exercise high degree of caution Canadians are advised to exercise a high degree of caution due to potential social conflicts and strikes that may occur across the country. Demonstrations may occur and may become violent. Roadblocks may occur on main roads and cause traffic disruptions. Canadians should not attempt to cross blockades, even if […]

7/9/12 10:58 AM Havana Cuban cholera outbreak reaches Havana Cuba – The BBC has learned that a patient has been diagnosed with cholera in the Cuban capital, Havana, days after three people died in a rare outbreak in the south-eastern town of Manzanillo. More than 50 people were infected and about 1,000 have received medical […]

Mumbai welcomed us as a bustling city should. It was alive, vibrant and a lot of fun. It has all the energy of a London or New York, all the colour and spice of the other cities of India, a great ocean shore, wonderful hotels and beautiful people and things to see. A wonder. I […]

The history of this area of northern India is complex, with Hindu States existing in various relationships with the Mogul Emperors based in their various historic capitals around the area. The various Hindu states appear to have had varying relationships with the Moguls, depending on the balance of power between the states, and especially the […]

We sailed into Mykonos early in the morning, and were lucky our ship had the only berth, while two other cruise ships were in the bay. Mykonos is the quintessential Greek Island, dazzling blue seas, white stucco homes with blue trim, and rocky landscapes with lush green where watered, and gorgeous colours from the various […]