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Fawlty Towers moves upmarket

ByPaul Johnson August 2, 2006

The hotel that inspired the hilarious Fawlty Towers sitcom has undergone a four-star facelift.   When John Cleese and…

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Cow Appreciation Day!

ByPaul Johnson July 22, 2006

Today is Cow Appreciation Day at Billings Farm & Museum in Woodstock, Vermont. This is the 21st annual event…

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Dinner in the Sky

ByPaul Johnson July 18, 2006August 2, 2006

With the  Belgian company Dinner in the Sky, you can dine whilst suspended 164 feet from the ground. You…

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Three in a bed at Hotel Landhaus Milser

ByPaul Johnson July 10, 2006

The Landhaus Milser  had three  unexpected, but nevertheless welcome, guests in one of its beds last night.    Home…

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KLM luggage labels

ByPaul Johnson July 8, 2006July 8, 2006

Book a flight  via KLM.nl and you can now create your own luggage labels in the process. Upload a…

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Fun luggage tags from Pamela Barsky

ByPaul Johnson June 19, 2006

Ever travelled with a traditional-looking black suitcase and not been sure which one is yours as they emerge on…

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Diamond-covered Mercedes

ByPaul Johnson May 19, 2006May 19, 2006

I don’t think you’ll be able to  hire this diamond-covered Mercedes  spotted at a recent car show from your…

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Enraged guest at five-star resort in Chile

ByPaul Johnson May 10, 2006May 10, 2006

From Ananova: A couple are suing a five star resort after its swimming pool allegedly turned a woman’s hair…

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Your very own portable bar!

ByPaul Johnson March 14, 2006

Like to have  a drink or two when you travel?   Then check out  this amazing portable bar from…

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Another fun HSBC ad

ByPaul Johnson March 4, 2006January 31, 2018

Here’s the low-down. The English believe it’s a slur on your host’s food if you don’t clear your plate……

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It’s a dog’s life

ByPaul Johnson March 3, 2006March 3, 2006

A couple of days ago I blogged about how President Bush’s visit to New Delhi was resulting in 100%…

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Blonde antelope

ByPaul Johnson February 23, 2006January 31, 2018

Antelopes – found in both Africa and Asia –  come in a multitude of different species.   But have…

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Robotic shark

ByPaul Johnson February 21, 2006March 23, 2006

Having to share your hotel swimming pool with someone?   Not with the remote-controlled robotic shark, you don’t.  …

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Never under-estimate the importance of local knowledge

ByPaul Johnson February 19, 2006January 31, 2018

HSBC, your local bank, never under-estimate the importance of local knowledge.   Or so the adverts say.   If…

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Motorized Pool Lounger

ByPaul Johnson February 17, 2006

Excalibur Electronics have come up with the luxury leisure traveller’s ultimate gadget: a motorized pool lounger. Afterall, why float…

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We are sinking!

ByPaul Johnson February 14, 2006January 31, 2018

Berlitz demonstrates the importance of learning languages with this fun clip courtesy of a trainee German coastguard. It’s just…

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