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Buenos Aires 5th major train wreck in nine months

The accident which occurred this morning in the neighborhood of Flores, where at least seven people died after two trains collide and a bus, is the fifth crash with serious consequences that star formation railway over the past nine months, two of which were fatal. Read Article

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North Africa tourist warning

Africa fears al-Qaida push after Libya war Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb has stepped up attacks in Algeria amid growing fears that a surge of jihadists and plundered weapons from Libya threatens North African countries. AQIM, composed mainly of hardened Algerian fighters who have fought the government since 1992, has increased the range and tempo […]

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Britain, tourist safety at risk if decision is made to reduce staff at railstations

Rail passengers could be put at risk if plans to leave as many as 18 train stations in the West without staff get the go-ahead. That was the fear of transport campaigners, who said passengers would be left even more vulnerable at night at unmanned train stations. A total of 675 stations across Britain could […]

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Travel Health Alert Bahamas

Diseases transmitted by insects or animals Arthropod-borne diseases, especially dengue fever, are common in the Bahamas. The country is not affected by malaria. Diseases transmitted by food, water or environment In the Bahamas, gastric diseases are common among tourists who are not accustomed to local food or who do not take precautions. Due to the […]

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Ibiza Spain, British gang broken up that supplied drugs which may have killed and injured tourists

The Civil Guard has intervened 5500 ecstasy pills to two drug gangs dismantled in the last two weeks in Ibiza (one related to the Camorra and a British operating in the bay of Sant Antoni), most of which are known as pink rock star, similar in appearance, color and logo to the allegedly caused the […]

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Travel Warning Thailand: Viagra is the most common counterfeited drug

Viagra is the most counterfeited drug in Thailand. In Pattaya it is sold in every street corner and in the sex districts in Bangkok you can find one it very easy. Many have been arrested for smuggling Viagra into the country but some are also probably made locally. Read Article T

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Mauritius, Irish tourists shun area after Irish citizen

Irish honeymooners are continuing to shun the island of Mauritius as a potential destination, since the murder of Michaela Harte eight months ago. Read Article

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France, Dutch tourist killed when tree falls on her tent

A DUTCH tourist has been killed in a storm at a campsite in the Isère, after a tree fell on her tent. The 36-year-old woman was on holiday with family at Les Trois Lacs du Soleil camp, in Trept, when the storm hit on Wednesday night. Read Article

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Tanzania, youths torch bars in popular tourist area

Youths torched a bar on Tanzania’s Zanzibar archipelago in a reported protest against alcohol sales, the third bar attacked this month on the popular tourist island, police said Thursday. “We ask for people?s help by providing information to arrest the arsonists who are setting fire to bars,” said Aziz Juma, assistant police commissioner in Stone […]

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Miami Beach Jellyfish Warning

My existence stings. Yes, I’m pretty. Hypnotic even. Lucid and beautiful. Yet no one appreciates me. The real me. I’m just a nuisance! Do you ever feel like that? Is your prettiness also a poison? Do people look at you and run away? Are they scared of your beauty? It sucks. Like a gypsy outcast, […]

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