Recent Travel Articles
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Fiji Coup – What’s it like one year on?
On a recent trip to Fiji we thought it might be useful to get an idea from the people of Fiji as to how they feel about the 2006 coup and the impact that it has had on the country. By way of background Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama who instigated the coup was the man...
Technical Diving Trip – Thailand’s WWII wrecks!
Are you interested in diving pristine untouched World War II wrecks? Then join the “Hammerhead” tour in the Gulf of Thailand onboard MV Trident, Thailand’s premier technical liveaboard which departs for this unique trip on 16 March 2008. MV Trident is a full technical...
Do you know what’s going on in Phuket?
There is a sense of excitement in the air in Phuket. Just as we find ourselves on the brink of another high season there have been some changes and, as always plenty going on in Thailand’s best dive and holiday destination ... Loads of events coming up to keep you...
Sabah Environment: Kudat Beach Clean
Sunday 28th October saw a concerted effort by many Sabahans and Sabahan residents to raise awareness of environmental issues in the Kudat region in the form of a beach clean up. Kudat is situated north east of the state capital Kota Kinabalu near the tip of Borneo. It...
Komodo Dancer announces new trips for 2008
The Komodo Dancer, one of the most popular liveaboards in Indonesia has announced some changes to its proposed schedule for 2008. Board and cruise in style to Komodo for some of Indonesia's best diving and to meet the fearsome Komodo Dragons (ooh, I'm scared). You'll...
Burma – Does the political unrest affect the diving?
Recent events have put the Burmese political situation back at the top of the worldwide news agenda. At the time of writing there have been several days of protest followed by a military crackdown that has seen protesting monks and citizens arrested and held in...
Dive The World Thailand’s Dive Centre in Phuket
Are you planning to be in Phuket for some great Thailand diving? After several happy years on Soi Kebsup we have upped sticks and moved to an excellent new dive centre near to Rock City and Club Andaman Beach Resort. More information on Dive The World Thailand: Latest...
Iceland ends whaling due to lack of demand
Iceland has stopped commercial whaling after whalers discovered they cannot find domestic markets for the meat they have caught. Iceland's fisheries minister Einar K. Guofinnsson said that it made no sense to issue new quotas if the market for whale meat was not...
Mermaid II liveaboard gets a revamp
Exciting news about Mermaid II! She's been undergoing a full spa treatment during the low season and will start on October 21 2007 with :- 1. Individually controlled air conditioning in all cabins 2. Water maker - long luxurious showers for all 3. Renovated Saloon and...