From the US Dept of State: This emergency message alerts U.S. citizens to reports that heavy and consistent rains have caused severe flooding in the central highlands of Madagascar, and has prompted the Government of Madagascar to declare a state of disaster, including in the capital of Antananarivo. Extensive flooding has washed out dikes and […]
Mar 6 Corsair employees plan to go on strike from March 6 at 00:01 to March 8 at 23:59 to push for job guarantees in the takeover by Air Caraïbes. Mar 9-11 French union CGT announces train strike beginning at 7pm on March 9th and runs until 8am on March 11. Travelers planning to take […]
Friday, March 20, 2015 Some Alitalia personnel will be on strike for 8 hours, from 10:00 to 18:00. Please check with your ticket office whether this will affect your flight. Friday, March 20, 2015 Some ENAV airport personnel will be on strike for 8 hours, from 10:00 to 18:00. Please check with your ticket office […]
Sheep farming in Iceland is as old as the settlement of Iceland itself. To this day farmers are rearing their sheep by a method established by centuries of tradition, with most farms still family-owned and operated. Ingredients: 1 leg of lamb, preferably without hip bone 15 juniper berries, crushed 2-3 tbsp blueberry or blackberry jam […]
Bike and Barge…in France Here’s a great big myth-of-the-week: that cycling holidays are for the Lance Armstrong types who want to sleep and eat on their bikes. How does a week of leisurely cycling on quiet roads in the heart of France’s scenic Loire Valley sound? Even better, your accommodation will travel with you. That’s […]
Iceland is often considered a part of Scandinavia, and with its Nordic vibe, amazing art and design scene (some describe Reykjavik Airport as “A huge Ikea with a bar”) and love of the outdoors, it’s not hard to see why. Iceland has a culture all of its own and, combined with the awesome scenery, tons to […]