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Paraguay: Exercise high degree of caution Canadians should exercise a high degree of caution in this country due to limited medical resources, generally poor road conditions, and increasing crime rates. The current political instability in Paraguay could lead to demonstrations and violent confrontations throughout the country. Occasional roadblocks could occur on main highways and in […]

The drive from Agra to Jaipur is long and somewhat tedious unless you enjoy just watching the world go by, which fortunately, I do. Our Greaves Bus was comfortable and air conditioned, but honestly if I was doing it again, I would avail myself, again assuming I could afford it, of their private plane service. […]

The Foreigner: June 27, 2012 Whilst the strike is due to start immediately, which airports will be affected as well as how many controllers will be out on strike will be decided on Wednesday. This could cause delays and even airport closures if a large number of controllers choose to stage a walkout. Torbjørn Lothe […]

Pakistan: Avoid non-essential travel OFFICIAL WARNING: Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada advises against non-essential travel to Pakistan. Canadians should be particularly vigilant in the lead-up to and on days of national significance, such as Independence Day (August 14), National Day (March 23), the Islamic month of Muharram and the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr. […]

We had left our bags out the night before and then had a very early morning, meeting in the lobby at 5.00 so as to depart at 5.15 for the railway station. The station even that early in the morning makes rush hour in new York, Toronto or London look uncrowded. People were sleeping against […]