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29
Jul

Russia: regional advisories from Ottawa

Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada advises against all travel to the following regions: – republics of Chechnya, Ingushetia and Dagestan; – republics of Karachai-Cherkessia, Kabardino-Balkaria (including the Mount Elbrus region) and North Ossetia – regions of Budyonnosky, Levokumsky, Neftekumsky, Stepnovsky and Kurski, part of the district of Stavropol Krai. Those currently in these areas […]

29
Jul

Russia: St Petersburg: Oct 5-6, 2013: G-20 Summit

G-20 SUMMIT IN ST. PETERSBURG 05.09-06.09.2013 St. Petersburg is hosting the G-20 Summit 2013 in the dates 05-06.09.2013. The summit itself is taking place in the Konstantinovsky Palace in Strelna, located between St. Petersburg and Peterhof The summit is expected to gather most of the heads of state of the G-20 countries, large official delegations […]

29
Jul

Thailand: heavy rains

Heavy rainfall is forecast for upper Thailand until July 31 which may cause flooding. Affected provinces include Bueng Kan, Chanthaburi, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Kanchanaburi, Lampang, Lamphun, Loei, Mae Hong Son, Nakhon Phanom, Nan, Nong Khai, Phayao, Phetchabun, Phrae, Sakon Nakhon, Tak, Trat and Uttaradit. http://www.tmd.go.th/en/list_warning.php

29
Jul

Switzerland: Train collision: near Lausanne

Two passenger trains collided in Switzerland early Monday evening, leaving dozens injured. Local media reported that at least 40 people are among the wounded, four of whom are in serious condition. Train services in the area have been halted. The accident occurred in the municipality of Granges-Marnard, near the city of Lausanne, in the western […]

26
Jul

Eco-responsible Travel

There are so many decisions to make when deciding on a vacation – where to go, what type of inclusions you would like, are you looking for a family or a couples trip, flight times, when to travel. But do you look for a hotel that is doings its best to be ecologically responsible and […]

26
Jul

Finnish ATC: Aug 13 strike threat unless deal is made

Public Sector workers and Finnish air traffic controllers threaten strike action. Mediator postponed strike which was to start July 30th. Strike will now start Tuesday August 13th unless deal is made. All parties meet Monday August 5th. http://www.easytravelreport.com/Finnish-air-traffic-controllers-strike-flights-travel-Finland.html