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Greece’s Mitsotakis and Israel’s Netanyahu Join Others to Propose Tourism Corridor

2020-05-08 by Phil Butler

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis

This week, Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis took part in a video conference with Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu, and other heads of state to propose the creation of “safe corridors” for travel once the coronavirus restrictions are lifted. Present at the teleconference were Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz, Danish PM Mette Frederiksen, Norwegian PM Erna Solberg, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, Singaporean PM Lee […]

Tags: Andrej Babis, australia, Austria, Benjamin Netanyahu, COIVID-19 response, Coronavirus, coronavirus response, COVID-19 restrictions, Czech Republic, Denmark, Erna Solberg, Greece, Israel, Mette Frederiksen, Norway, safe corredor, Safe Zones, Scott Morrison, Sebastian Kurz, Sebastien Kurz, Singapore, travel restrictions

Looking to Emigrate? Decide Where to Go with this Bite-size Travel Guide

2013-05-03 by Argo Contributor

Immigration

Every year in the UK thousands of Brits decide to wave good bye to the dreary summers and drizzly winters and start a new life in the sun – but deciding on the destination that is best for you and your family can be difficult.

Tags: australia, Canada immigration, immigrate, immigration, US immigration

S. Australia Launches New State Logo – Generates Discussions

2013-03-14 by Aleksandr Shatskih

South Australia logo 2013

South Australia, a federal state in the southern central part of the country, launched its new logo in Adelaide and the Premier Jay Weatherill explained that the new design is a “bold statement about our place in Australia and our place in the world”. The logo features a red stylized map with a door in the center and it should promote the state to businesses, tourists and its citizens.

Tags: adelaide, australia, south australia, south australia logo

Australia Expects Traveler Influx Ahead of Total Eclipse

2012-10-30 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Around 25,000 tourists from all over the world are expected to descend upon northern Australia next month, in readiness for what will be just the second solar eclipse of the year.

Tags: australia, Cairns, cairns solar eclipse, Cairns total eclipse, solar eclipse, Total eclipse, total solar eclipse

Discover the Magic of Melbourne’s Sorrento

2012-09-26 by Guest Author

Rocky shore

While the beach is fabulous, there’s also much more to do in Sorrento. Keep reading to find out all the things to do during a holiday in Sorrento.

Tags: australia, melbourne, Sorrento

Which Nations Are the Biggest Animal Lovers?

2011-12-16 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Tian Tian courtesy Scott Ableman

The UK was buoyed last week by the arrival of two very cuddly and very welcome visitors. Tian Tian and Yang Guang, two giant Pandas arrived on a flight from China on the 4th of December, ready for a new life in Edinburgh zoo, Scotland. The fanfare around the arrival of these two highly fashionable additions to the zoos repertoire was immense, with news channels closely following their ceremonious delivery, while huge crowds are expected in the Scottish capital upon the grand unveiling.

Tags: animal news, australia, Backpack Joe, backpacking news, India, Joe Johnson, South Africa, Thailand animals, Tian Tian, travel, UK news, UK travel, wildlife travel, Yang Guang, Zoos, © matamu - Fotolia.com

Camel Trekking Across Australia

2011-11-28 by Guest Author

Camel Ride on Broome's Beach at sunset

Travel through otherwise intractable desert, just as the original explorers on camel safaris in Australia.

Tags: australia, safari adventure, travel

Lonely Planet Lays Off Chunk of Online Staff

2011-05-13 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Lonely Planet headquarters in Footscray

Just a few days ago, we covered a story about Lonely Planet’s lovely new E-book, and today the news from the travel guide company is that a good portion of its web staff has been given pink slips.  The majority of Lonely Planet’s web team is moving to London, while 17 percent will be looking […]

Tags: australia, digital, economy, job cuts, lonely planet, online travel, print market, travel guide

Oprah’s Endorsement Drives Tourism to Australia

2011-01-24 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Oprah's fans visited Melbourne.

Oprah Winfrey kicked off her 25th and final season in Chicago by surprising 302 loyal viewers with a trip to Australia.

Tags: australia, Nothing Like Australia, oprah, travel, Ultimate Australian Adventure

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