Washington: The US has asked its citizens to defer their non-essential travel to Libya, amid a massive crackdown against protesters demanding ouster of the country's ruler Moammar Gaddafi, who has been in power for 42 years. "US citizens are urged to defer non-essential travel to eastern Libya at this time," the State Department said in a statement. The statement came amid reports of violent clashes between protesters and security forces...
11:52 AM, Feb 20, 2011
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10:03 PM, Feb 18, 2011
On this week's show we discover how technology can help business travellers in their trips. ...
06:32 PM, Feb 13, 2011
Helsinki: A technology startup backed by Google unveiled on Wednesday the world's first personal base station for international travelers, enabling them to cut roaming fees and make mobile calls like in a home country. Ubiquisys said the timing of devices reaching consumers depended on telecoms operators and it was in talks with several operators. The telecom network base station, which is plugged into the travelers computer, is slightly larger than...
05:00 PM, Jan 26, 2011
Houston: Do you know what's common between amoebae and humans? Well, some amoebae do what many of us do -- packing a lunch before travel. Researchers at Rice University in Houston found that the social amoebae Dictyostellum discoideum, commonly known as slime molds, increase their odds of survival with the help of a rudimentary form of agriculture. Some of them, the "farmer" class, sequester their food -- particular strains of...
12:50 PM, Jan 21, 2011
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh is a growing city of over four million, combining the flair of a financial centre with a traditional desert lifestyle as it is home to one of the biggest Arab camel markets. The desert city is a showcase of the kingdom's struggle to balance modernisation while preserving its conservative Muslim traditions. Many elegant shopping malls and restaurants have sprung up but cinemas, bars and even...
01:06 PM, Jan 13, 2011
Shimla If you are keen for some adventure in the hills of Himachal Pradesh in the winter snow, here are a few tips: 1.Make sure your trip is planned well in advance. Check on general road conditions and confirm whether the high mountain passes are open. 2. Most of the picturesque destinations in Kinnaur, Chamba, Lahaul and Spiti and Kullu districts are at high altitudes. During winter and monsoon, you...
11:30 AM, Jan 05, 2011
Athens, Greece: Archaeologists on the island of Crete have discovered what may be evidence of one of the world's first sea voyages by human ancestors, the Greek Culture Ministry said Monday. A ministry statement said experts from Greece and the US have found rough axes and other tools thought to be between 130,000 and 700,000 years old close to shelters on the island's south coast. Crete has been separated from...
11:10 AM, Jan 04, 2011
Ottawa: Canada's compact capital is ideal for those who enjoy an active winter break with their families, particularly when the world's longest groomed outdoor skating rink opens for business in mid-January. The city's charm lies in its small size, which makes a pleasant contrast to Toronto and Montreal. You can explore most of Ottawa by foot and the more far-flung attractions are usually no more than 15 or 20 minutes...
09:59 AM, Jan 03, 2011
Gulliver's Travels is now back in 3D version. ...
10:07 PM, Dec 31, 2010
Panaji: The new visa regime which restricts travellers from staying in India for over three months is the new scourge of tourism in Goa, according to a travel and tourism industry spokesperson. The stringent visa regime was severely affecting Goa's tourism USP - repeat tourists from Europe, Travel and Tourism Association of Goa (TTAG) spokesperson Ralph de Souza told IANS. "Goa enjoys the maximum number of repeat tourists, especially from...
11:01 AM, Dec 29, 2010
Almost 4,100 flights were canceled on Monday with as much as two feet snow in some areas. ...
11:37 AM, Dec 28, 2010
New Delhi: A day after the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) came out with new rules to reduce inconvenience caused to passengers due to fog, there was a reduction in the number of delays and cancellations. However many passengers complained about the lack of information, with many landing up at the airport as they weren't able to get the required information. With heavy fog setting in on Christmas Day,...
07:59 AM, Dec 28, 2010
New Delhi: Airfares have soared this December but that has not stopped holiday travel. Domestic Airlines clocked a new record this Christmas, selling 1.84 lakh tickets on Friday. This is a 20 per cent rise over last year. Jet Airways sold the maximum, with over 36,000 tickets. Kingfisher followed with over 32,000 tickets. Low cost airlines also saw good sales. Even Go Air managed to sell over 10,000 tickets. Experts...
10:43 PM, Dec 24, 2010
Berlin: Wintry conditions continued to wreak havoc on Christmas travel in Germany on Friday, with about 700 people forced to spend part of the night on five trains stuck between Berlin and Hanover after the wiring for the rail network iced up. Ice also hit the country's road system, with many streets and highways becoming as smooth as glass after a night of ice rain brought traffic to a halt...
05:33 PM, Dec 24, 2010
New York: Break out the party favors and the bubbly it's almost time to ring in the New Year. To avoid another night in with the television, Men's website AskMen.com (www.askmen.com) offers its top 10 list of New Year's destinations for travelers keen to find fun out of town. Reuters has not endorsed this list: 1. Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro As something memorable, a New Year's Eve beach party...
04:50 PM, Dec 24, 2010
Berlin: Thousands of air travelers remained stranded and train services were severely disrupted as fresh snowfall and sub-zero temperatures worsened Europe's Christmas travel chaos. For the fifth consecutive night, several hundred stranded passengers slept on camping beds at Germany's largest airport in Frankfurt as the authorities struggled to cope with the tension building up among those still unable to catch a flight. The airport operator Fraport has been trying to...
02:05 PM, Dec 22, 2010
