Did you know that for the past four years U. S. and foreign travelers have been assessed by the computerized Automated Targeting System. American citizens are not allowed to see or challenge their risk assessment. These assessments are shared with state, local and foreign governments and even some private firms. Records will be kept for 40 years. The data collected is wide ranging and … [Read more...]
Shocking Discovery about Hepatitis
January 30, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Ros and I are heading to South-East Asia soon. Part of the prep work is to make sure we are healthy. We have an appointment at the travel health clinic to check on what shots we will need. I had my Hepatitis shots in 2001 before we went to Peru. I asked my Doctor for a test to see if I was still protected. Well I was shocked to find out that I had no protection against Hepatitis A or B. I had … [Read more...]
Going to France? Leave the Cigarettes at Home
January 30, 2007 By Leave a Comment
The big news from France this week is that as of February 1st, smoking will be banned in French schools, hospitals and youth centres. A wider ban from Jan. 1, 2008 will incorporate bars, restaurants and workplaces. The French aren't happy about the change, according to this comment in a Reuters press release this morning... "It's bullshit," fumed Paris office worker Aida Malika, shivering … [Read more...]
Tips on Tipping
January 28, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Living in Canada and doing a lot of traveling in North America tipping is natural, we seem to tip everyone everywhere. The only concern is how much to tip. Tips range from 10 to 20% percent or more depending on the service we receive. Sometimes tips are given because they are expected rather than deserved. Once you leave North America the waters become very murky. Tipping customs are as varied as … [Read more...]
Macau Trumps Vegas
January 28, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Macau recently overtook Las Vegas as the gambling leader. The tiny former Portuguese colony is located 35 miles from Hong Kong. Richard Branson is finalizing a deal to build a 3 billion dollar casino complex. Most of the Vegas gaming companies have built casios in Macau. Learn more at CNN Travelocity US / Travelocity Canada … [Read more...]
