As reported by tourexpi.com, “Jason Peter Marshall is the prime suspect in the murder of 68-year-old tour guide Vincenzo Iale who was strangled and stabbed to death in his flat on the outskirts of Rome. The 24-year-old was arrested last night after police traced him to a bus using his mobile phone signal.” Read Article
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As reported by bangkokpost.com, ” Police arrested two Moroccans and an Algerian on Tuesday on charges of stealing tourists’ belongings at a resort on Koh Phangan. Bouma Diani, 40, Bahlou Lachraf, 26, and Muhammad (last name not given), 28, fled to Krabi after the thefts, according to police.” Read Article
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According to financialexpress.com, “A multi-millionaire investment tycoon and space travel enthusiast is planning a privately funded 501-day round trip mission to Mars in 2018. Inspiration Mars Foundation, a nonprofit organisation, led by millionaire Dennis Tito – the world’s first space tourist – will hold a news conference next week to announce the mission, for a […]
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As reported by wral.com, “A park official says a Komodo dragon has attacked a tour guide on a remote island in eastern Indonesia. Komodo National Park official Heru Rudiharto said Wednesday a 2.5-meter-long (8.2-foot-long) lizard suddenly appeared and attacked Abdul Rachman who was guiding four Indonesian tourists near its nest.” Read Article
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As reported by thephuketnews.com, “Two Australian sisters injured in a speedboat incident last month now face mounting doctor’s bills after what they say was incorrect treatment by Phuket International Hospital – with the tour company responsible yet to pay for expensive additional treatment. Tegan Larin, 24, and her sister Rahni, 27, were on holiday in […]
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According to gazette-news.co.uk, “A POPULAR tourist spot will be blocked off during the car ban trial. Cowdray Crescent, on the High Street, is often used as a drop off point for tourist buses. But under the scheme, starting March 17, collapsible bollards will be put up to prevent access to anyone except emergency vehicles.” Read […]
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As reported by wpri.com, “Scholars say shark attacks in the U.S. reached their highest level in a decade last year. The University of Florida’s International Shark Attack File released on Monday says the U.S. experienced 53 attacks in 2012, the most since 2000. Florida led the U.S. with 26 attacks.” Read Article
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As reported by thephuketnews.com, “Authorities said they have erected 12 warning signs on 10 beaches in the past six weeks, with first aid information for jellyfish stings, Thai Rath newspaper reported on Tuesday, quoting Noppon Srisuk, the department’s director-general. The 10 beaches included Patong, Sirinath Marine National Park, Nai Yang, Nai Thon, Bang Tao, Surin, […]
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As reported by cnn.com, “A Carnival cruise ship in the Gulf of Mexico with more than 4,200 passengers and crew will be towed to port after a weekend engine fire left it dead in the water, a cruise line official said. The U.S. Coast Guard cutter Vigorous arrived to aid the stranded ship early Monday, […]
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Clarin.com reported that National Route 7 is cut by landslides. And the steps are kept closed to Chile in Mendoza and San Juan. Evacuated more than 100 tourists by plane. Hundreds of people were now isolated in the high mountains of Mendoza after landslides that cut traffic on National Highway 7, while more than 130 […]
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