Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s capital city, is a place re-coming into its own after the Khmer Rouge’s takeover in the 1970s. Often overshadowed by the backpacker haven of Siem Reap, Phnom Penh is worth a visit in its own right. Phnom Penh lacks the ‘city on acid’ feel that the other Asian capitals such as Bangkok [...]
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Cannibal suspected of eating yachtsman in French Polynesia
October 17th, 2011
Vacation Tips Filed under: Travel News Police are hunting a cannibal suspected of eating round-the-world yachtsman Stefan Ramin after finding his charred remains. Local guide Henri Haiti took Ramin on a goat hunting trip in the mountains of Nuku Hiva and is believed to be the last person to see him alive. Charred bones, teeth and melted [...]
Autumn mists and stunning sunrise provides summer’s last gasp
October 17th, 2011
Vacation Tips Filed under: Travel News The sun rising over Thirsk, North Yorkshire/PA Autumn mists, early-morning frosts and a burning sunrise provided Britain’s last gasp of summer earlier today. A glorious sunrise delighted residents of Thirsk in North Yorkshire and Danbury, Essex, creating the most amazing autumnal scenes before the cold snap starts. Autumn trees near Selkirk, [...]




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