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15
Jan

Recipe: Japanese Crock Pot Teriyaki Steak

INGREDIENTS NUTRITION Servings 4-6 • 2 -2 1⁄2 lbs boneless sirloin steaks, cut up in small pieces • 1 teaspoon ginger • 1 tablespoon sugar • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil • 1⁄2 cup soy sauce • 2 garlic cloves, crushed DIRECTIONS 1. Combine all ingredients and pour over steak. 2. Cook on low 4 to […]

15
Jan

The Active Family

It’s definitely a thing: You can do a family vacation which is also an active holiday. A surprising number of tour companies put together great itineraries, virtually anywhere in the world, geared to families with kids as young as 3.  (Yes, 3.) It’s a great way to see the world in the company of not […]

15
Jan

Active Destination Spotlight: Japan

It’s easy to think of Japan in terms of serene geishas and gracious tea ceremonies. But the Land of the Rising Sun is actually a great destination too for the active traveller. Yes, it’s a country of perfectionism and organization, of technology and conformity, but it’s also great for cycling, hiking and walking holidays. And […]

14
Jan

Jakarta: terrorist attack

An Indonesian and a Canadian were killed in the attack and 20 people, including a Dutchman who works for the United Nations Environment Programme, were wounded, according to the latest round up by Reuters. Two of the militants were taken alive, police said, while five others were killed. It repeats a claim of responsibility on […]

12
Jan

Greece: Railway strike threat: Jan 12, 14, 19, 21

Greek railway workers on Tuesday launched a series of walkouts that will affect the national rail network and the Proastiakos suburban railway that runs to Athens International Airport from the Doukissis Plakentias metro station. Workers, who are protesting plans to privatize rail company OSE, are holding rolling, three-hour strikes on Tuesday and Thursday, with the […]

11
Jan

France: Jan 28: airport ground staff threaten to strike

UGICT-CGT, the largest of the two unions, has called for a strike on January 28 to protest the job cuts as well as the legal action taken against five employees involved in an October 5 attack on Air Franceofficials after the airline presented its restructuring plan. The union is also protesting the airline’s plans to spin […]