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Yogyakarta is a bustling town of some 500,000 people and the most popular tourist destination on the island of Java, Indonesia. Not only is it close to the stunning temples of Borobudur and Prambanan, but the town is a center of art and education, offers some good shopping and has a wide range of tourist facilities. (more...)

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Hinchinbrook Island, approximately 150 km south of Cairns in Queensland, Australia is a National Park worth visiting for its lovely beaches. Access to the park is strictly limited and this has kept the island's natual beauty intact. The best time to visit is from May to October, the Australian winter. (more...)

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• The monastery in the village of Khumjung in the Everest region of Nepal displays a scalp that is purportedly from a yeti.
• The town of Buñol, near Valencia (Spain), hosts La Tomatina, a festival that involves thousands of participants throwing ripe tomatoes at each other.
• Palo Alto, California, USA derives its name from a 1061-year-old Coast Redwood tree that figured prominently in the history of the city and still stands today.

Travel news

New carry-on rules in EU

6 November 2006

Effective today, all flights within and from the European Union limit liquids, gels and creams in hand baggage to 100 mL/container, carried in a transparent, zip-lock plastic bag (1L or less). (more...)

Earthquakes in Hawaii

15 October 2006

A strong earthquake measuring 6.6 shook Hawaii at 18:07 (UTC). Honolulu International Airport has canceled departing flights, however, was still accepting incoming flights. A tsunami is not expected to follow. (more...)

Haze in Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore

7 October 2006

Severe haze is affecting parts of Indonesia (Sumatra and Borneo), Malaysia, Singapore and even southern Thailand. People with respiratory ailments are advised to stay indoors and avoid vigorous activity. (more...)

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