The Chemist Association of New Caledonia has advised local authorities that a general strike will be observed by all chemists from 14 August to 3 September. During this period one ‘duty chemist’ will remain open for each of Grande Terre’s four regions. A list of duty chemists will be displayed at chemist premises. Chemists on…
'The abuse cabin crew have to contend with in doing their job would not be tolerated in any other industry or walk of life' Source: Independent
Extensive rainfall has caused major flooding throughout southern Nepal, including Chitwan National Park. Many roads and bridges are blocked by landslides and floods causing difficulty for travellers to get to, and from, the Bharatpur airport. Follow the instructions issued by local authorities and monitor the media for further developments (See Additional information). The level of…
In sheds, gardens and fields in the north of the island, wine growers run makeshift guachinches, selling their own wine and excellent local food In the green, wine-growing areas of northern Tenerife, sharp-eyed visitors might spot makeshift restaurants in garages and courtyards. These unpretentious places are guachinches, originally outlets for small growers to sell their…
Just when you thought school was out … mum books a holiday with language lessons, in Morzine, and signs up for classes, too It’s perhaps not surprising that there wasn’t universal enthusiasm about a holiday at a French language school. I did my best to rebrand it as a French fun camp, but my attempts…
A decade after a first family holiday in Greece, Martin Love heads to Paxos – and finds it wonderfully unchanged The five of us stretched out on yoga mats with our toes pointing towards the sea. Above us the breeze stirred the leaves of the ancient olive trees. “Eímai edó,” intoned Sophie. “In Greek that…
Cashiers, North Carolina, population 3,500, could be overrun with 30,000 to 100,000 starry-eyed tourists. Source: Huffington
Our trip starts with a few days’ hiking in Bavaria’s mountainous Berchtesgaden district – trying to avoid its most infamous resident The late train to Berchtesgaden is not busy. A group of beefy young men in leather shorts with embroidered braces, who appear utterly Bavarian, get on with another group of young men who are…
Crossing three national parks and the Pennines, it goes without saying that this one-week route is a stunner, from Scarborough all the way to the Lake DistrictMore road trips: Anglo-Scottish Borders | Dorset to Cornwall It’s worth getting up early in Scarborough: this is the east coast and dawn can be spectacular. The town spreads…
There’s so much dramatic scenery and history on this week-long itinerary that crisscrosses between Scotland and England several times, taking in castles, beaches and wildlifeMore road trips: Dorset to Cornwall | coast to coast The Anglo-Scottish border is a place of wild beauty, with a rich, poetic and bloody history. This is the land of…
