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Nairobi-Thika Superhighway gets road markings

The Nairobi to Thika superhighway that forms part of the ongoing road infrastructure improvements, had road markings painted on some sections. The...

by David Mbiyu in United Kingdom on 14/05/2012

Our World

Emirates Air Line cable car tested across the river Thames - London

Two cable cars bearing the Emirates Air Line logo glide across the river Thames between the terminals at Emirates Greenwich Peninsula and Emirates...

by David Mbiyu in United Kingdom on 07/05/2012

Arts & Entertainment

Kenyan Cultural groups entertain in Berkshire

A group of 16 Kenyans in traditional costumes performed for an audience of about 300. The group forms part of the 44 who have been invited for HM the...

by David Mbiyu in United Kingdom on 06/05/2012

BREAKING NEWS

14/05/2012 - Nairobi-Thika Superhighway gets road markings - United Kingdom - The Nairobi to Thika superhighway that...
07/05/2012 - Emirates Air Line cable car tested across the river Thames - London - United Kingdom - Two cable cars bearing the Emirates Air...
06/05/2012 - Kenyan Cultural groups entertain in Berkshire - United Kingdom - A group of 16 Kenyans in traditional...
05/05/2012 - Formentera, a Natural paradise - Spain - Even in low season, Formentera (...
02/05/2012 - NSCCTB lowers threat level for Israelis in Turkey - Jerusalem - Israel - National Security Council Counter-...
30/04/2012 - The Bastei rock formation near Rathen - Germany - The Bastei rock formation towers 194...
28/04/2012 - Dutch clampdown on cannabis coffee shop tourism - Netherlands - Dutch coffee shops will be prevented...
23/04/2012 - USA unveils marketing campaign to increase inbound tourism - United States - Brand USA unveiled their first-ever...
22/04/2012 - LAX new international terminal passes mid-point of construction - United States - The new Tom Bradley International...
21/04/2012 - Hundreds prepare for annual London marathon - United Kingdom - Club runners, joggers, Guinness World...

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Carlos Slim predicts Mexico will become a developed country

Politics

Carlos Slim predicts Mexico will become a developed cou...

Carlos Slim Helu, Mexican businessman and chairman of Grupo Carso, said that Mexico will be a developed country in 10 or 15 years, noting that it has the macro-economic conditions, fina...
by Hugo Ortuño Suárez, on 17th of May 2012
Felipe Calderon participates in the World Tourism & Travel Council

Politics

Felipe Calderon participates in the World Tourism & Tra...

President of Mexico, Felipe Calderon during an interview with American journalist, Peter Greenberg in the World Tourism and Travel Council (WTTC), The Americas Summit, which took place ...
by Hugo Ortuño Suárez, on 17th of May 2012
Norfolk's 11th Annual Virginia Beer Festival offers beer making class

Arts & Entertainment

Norfolk's 11th Annual Virginia Beer Festival offers bee...

Anyone wanting to learn the basics of beer making or had thoughts about wanting to start a Brewery, were given the free opportunity to sit in on going classes throughout the day at the ...
by Abhi Ahmadadeen, on 19th of May 2012
Nairobi-Thika Superhighway gets road markings

Our World

Nairobi-Thika Superhighway gets road markings

The Nairobi to Thika superhighway that forms part of the ongoing road infrastructure improvements, had road markings painted on some sections. The four lane road is the flagship project...
by David Mbiyu, on 14th of May 2012
Majapahit Travel Fair - Surabaya

Our World

Majapahit Travel Fair - Surabaya

The 13th Majapahit Travel Fair, one of the biggest travel exhibitions in the area with displays of products, facilities and tourism services is being held at the Grand City Convex.
by Robertus Pudyanto, on 10th of May 2012
Tunisian Minister of Tourism visit the Ghriba Synagogue - Djerba

Society

Tunisian Minister of Tourism visit the Ghriba Synagogue...

The Tunisian Minister of Tourism Elyes Fakhfakh visits the Ghriba during the Jewish pilgrimage. The synagogue is the destination of an annual pilgrimage of many Tunisian Jews for the ho...
by MouazBD, on 10th of May 2012
Tunisian Minister of Tourism Elyès Fakhfakh visits Jewish synagogue

Politics

Tunisian Minister of Tourism Elyès Fakhfakh visits Jewi...

Tunisian Minister of Tourism Elyès Fakhfakh visits the Ghriba Jewish synagogue for the first time. Fakhfakh and local Jewish people took part in various activities inside and outside of...
by Seiofa, on 10th of May 2012
Emirates Air Line cable car tested across the river Thames - London

Our World

Emirates Air Line cable car tested across the river Tha...

Two cable cars bearing the Emirates Air Line logo glide across the river Thames between the terminals at Emirates Greenwich Peninsula and Emirates Royal Docks. The crossing which takes ...
by David Mbiyu, on 7th of May 2012
Formentera, a Natural paradise

Environment

Formentera, a Natural paradise

Even in low season, Formentera (Balearic Islands) welcomes the first tourists, mainly from Spain, Germany and especially Italy. This island is considered one of the last natural paradis...
by Nacho Sánchez, on 5th of May 2012
Yogyakarta city is full of classic charm

Our World

Yogyakarta city is full of classic charm

The city of Yogyakarta is one of the classic city with a million memories of presidents and rulers like the sultan Hamengkubuono. Nan town with this classic old building into one of the...
by Atho' Ullah, on 7th of May 2012
Kenyan Cultural groups entertain in Berkshire

Arts & Entertainment

Kenyan Cultural groups entertain in Berkshire

A group of 16 Kenyans in traditional costumes performed for an audience of about 300. The group forms part of the 44 who have been invited for HM the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebr...
by David Mbiyu, on 6th of May 2012
Girona awaits start of annual Temps de Flors flower exhibition

Arts & Entertainment

Girona awaits start of annual Temps de Flors flower exh...

File images. Temps de Flors is an outdoor floral exhibition held in the city's streets, at monuments and in its parks. An opportunity for tourists to have a different perspective a...
by fsilla, on 6th of May 2012
The Bastei rock formation near Rathen

Our World

The Bastei rock formation near Rathen

The Bastei rock formation towers 194 metres above the Elbe River in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains of Germany. In 1824 a wooden bridge was constructed to link several rocks for the visito...
by Michal Fludra, on 30th of April 2012
Nairobi Chamber Chorus performs in Berkshire

Our World

Nairobi Chamber Chorus performs in Berkshire

The Nairobi Chamber Chorus entertained guests at an event hosted by the Kenya Society in Slough. The 28 Choral members are scheduled to perform for HM Queen Elizabeth II during the Diam...
by David Mbiyu, on 6th of May 2012
Tougher anti-drug policies in the Netherlands spark protest

Society

Tougher anti-drug policies in the Netherlands spark pro...

Maastricht and a few other Dutch cities became the first to implement new anti-drug laws. The rules, that will come into force nationwide from January 1, 2013, prohibit foreigners from ...
by Dominik Sipinski, on 3rd of May 2012
In pictures: Daily Life in Istanbul

Society

In pictures: Daily Life in Istanbul

Istanbul with more than 13 million inhabitants is second most populous city in the world. The city is a mosaic of exciting history, fascinating culture, various customs and vibrant dail...
by Wiktor Szymanowicz, on 15th of June 2011
NSCCTB lowers threat level for Israelis in Turkey - Jerusalem

Politics

NSCCTB lowers threat level for Israelis in Turkey - Jer...

National Security Council Counter-Terrorism Bureau lowers travel warnings to Turkey to 'continuing potential threat' lowest of four travel warning levels. Recommends to avoid ...
by Nir Alon, on 2nd of May 2012
Dutch clampdown on cannabis coffee shop tourism

Society

Dutch clampdown on cannabis coffee shop tourism

Dutch coffee shops will be prevented from selling marijuana and hashish to foreigners after a Dutch court upheld the introduction of a Government law targeting "pot tourism".
by Brendan Donnelly, on 28th of April 2012
Tourists flock to Mt. Pinatubo

Our World

Tourists flock to Mt. Pinatubo

More than a decade since Mount Pinatubo's explosive eruption in 1991, the crater lake and surrounding lahar wasteland is now amongst the most famous tourist destinations in the Phi...
by Tine Sabillo, on 18th of March 2012
Sierra Leone Cultural Festival Day

Our World

Sierra Leone Cultural Festival Day

Sierra Leone Ministry of Tourism & Culture inaugurates a day to celebrate Sierra Leone's diverse cultural heritage. His Excellency Vice-President Alhaji S Sumana launched the p...
by John sahr Sahid, on 23rd of April 2012

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