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U.S./Canada Visas and Import Rules

Posted on August 27th, 2010, Jean. Filed under Backpack Travel, Holiday Destinations, Student Travel, Travel News, No Comments

The Foreign Office (FCO) has published advice for British citizens travelling to the U.S. and/or Canada under the Visa Waiver Programme (VWP).
In particular, the British Consulate in Toronto has reported problems with some British nationals who travelled to the United States, took a short trip to Canada, and then experienced problems when trying to re-enter the [...]

India Travel - Visa Changes

Posted on August 13th, 2010, Jean. Filed under Backpack Travel, Destinations, Student Travel, Travel News, No Comments

Are you planning future trips to India? Check the current visa rules and information, especially if you may need to make more than one trip in a short space of time. Changes to visa rules for visitors have been in effect since last December.
The Commonwealth Games takes place in New Delhi from 3-14 October 2010. If you [...]

U.S. Travel - Visa Fee

Posted on August 9th, 2010, Jean. Filed under Holiday Destinations, Student Travel, Travel News, No Comments

From 8 September 2010 the U.S. government will charge visitors a fee for entry.
From the UK a fee of £9 ($14) will be payable by credit card when applying for online permission under ESTA.
So… If you have been thinking of taking a trip to the U.S. during the next couple of years, apply before 8 September and avoid the [...]

Party Animals & Brits Abroad

Posted on August 9th, 2010, Jean. Filed under And Finally..., Backpack Travel, Holiday Destinations, Student Travel, Travel News, No Comments

In the animal kingdom there are no rules about being drunk and disorderly in public. Humans, however, are held to a higher standard.

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) recently released the ‘British Behaviour Abroad’ report for the past year. It showed, yet again, that many British tourists are still doing silly things and getting themselves [...]

Beach Holidays - Tips to Avoid Common Hazards

Posted on July 29th, 2010, Jean. Filed under Backpack Travel, Holiday Destinations, Student Travel, Travel News, 1 Comment

Before you head to the beach it’s a good idea to do a little research and be prepared to recognise and avoid some of the potential dangers. There are plenty of excellent resources online, so we will point out a few of them and you can go from there.
Jellyfish are beautiful and alien-looking creatures but also a potential hazard. It can be hard [...]

Malaria Buzz - Mozzies Don’t Care Who You Are!

Posted on July 21st, 2010, Jean. Filed under Backpack Travel, Destinations, Student Travel, Travel News, 2 Comments

Britain’s darling and X Factor celebrity Cheryl Cole recently contracted malaria after a trip to Tanzania. She is reported to be on the mend now, and her illness has certainly helped raise awareness of health risks when travelling abroad. She had taken a course of anti-malarial tablets before travelling, but some types of malaria are resistant to the drugs.
Popular TV [...]

Running of the Bulls - Spain

Posted on June 29th, 2010, Jean. Filed under Europe, Holiday Destinations, Motoring, Student Travel, Travel News, No Comments

It’s almost that time of the year when bulls get their revenge and have a go at trampling humans into humburger meat. Sometimes they get bored with the same old recipe and have a go at making human kebabs. The annual San Fermin Festival (the running of the bulls) in Pamplona, Spain runs from 6-14 July 2010.
Every year there are [...]

Benicassim International Festival - Spain

Posted on June 29th, 2010, Jean. Filed under Backpack Travel, Europe, Student Travel, Travel News, No Comments

If Glastonbury was not enough for festival fans, Spain’s annual Benicassim International Festival kicks off soon - from 15-18 July 2010.
The location is once again the Recinto De Conciertos in Benicassim, which is a small town situated between Valencia and Barcelona on the Costa del Azahar (also known as the ‘Orange Blossom Coast’ for the many Valencia orange groves [...]

Kenya Travel Advisory

Posted on June 14th, 2010, Jean. Filed under Holiday Destinations, Student Travel, Travel News, No Comments

Kenya is a beautiful country and most travellers visiting or planning a safari trip are not likely to encounter serious problems. At the moment the problems in Kenya have nothing to do with the animals - it’s the humans!
Following explosions in Nairobi on 13 June, the Foreign Office (FCO) is advising visitors to be very cautious regarding demonstrations [...]

World Blood Donor Day

Posted on June 11th, 2010, Jean. Filed under Backpack Travel, Destinations, Student Travel, Travel News, No Comments

This is not an invitation to vampires…
World Blood Donor Day is celebrated every year in June. It is an opportunity to show appreciation and thanks to those who give blood - and to raise awareness of the constant need for blood and new donors.
The occasion is celebrated in a different country each year and this year the host [...]