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Bali Facts:

Bali is an Indonesian island located in the westernmost end of the Lesser Sunda Islands, lying between Java to the west and Lombok to the east.

Bali is one of the country's 33 provinces with the provincial capital at Denpasar towards the south of the island.

With world-class surfing and diving, a large number of cultural, historical and archaeological attractions, and an enormous range of accommodations, this is one of the world's most popular island destinations and one which consistently wins travel awards. Bali has something to offer a very broad market of visitors from young back-packers right through to the super-rich.

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Extreme Travel

I am all about adventure travelling. I'll take a good rush of adrenaline any day.

Victoria Brewood over at BootsnAll has put together a great list of heart pumping activities sure to spur on your travel plans.

And I am proud to say that I have conquered one of the listed activities! This past summer I took on the white water rapids of the mighty Zambezi and man, what a rush that was! And it was my first time rafting. Nothing like jumping in with both feet.

Read on and get your blood pumping:

14 Extreme Travel Activities To Get Your Heart Pumping | BootsnAll Travel Articles

Travel Resources

Wholly heaven I have found the mother load!

I am, as most of you know, a travel geek. I love reading and reporting on travel news, events, gadgets and all travel related stuffs. Oh yes, and ACTUALLY TRAVELLING ;)

Today while I was scanning over itineraries for my next BT tour group, I started reviewing minimum connection times. If you are not aware of what these are, well its as straight forward as the name itself. MCTs are times set by airlines and airports that provide for the minimum time required for passengers to make their connections, taking into consideration the time it takes to de-plane, clear security, deal with baggage issues (if applicable) and get to you gate.

I was looking for the MCT for a KE flight connecting in Incheon and after a few clicks and finding my answer I found THIS:

Collection of Internet Bookmarked Travel-Related Websites - FlyerTalk Forums

O.M.G. I am in travel research information heaven ....

Man, am I a dork!

WestJet and Emirates in Talks

This could be a very interesting move for both parties.

Westjet wants to expand their "global reach" and Emirates is embroiled in a battle with the Canadian Government to allow them to offer more flights to and from Canadian cities.

West Jet already has a code share agreement with Cathay Pacific and initiated a partnership with AA this year as well. WestJet also has exsisting interline agreements with Air France-KLM and China Airlines, and an understanding with BA

Read more: WestJet, Emirates in talks over possible alliance

As it stands now Canadians have very limited options for well priced national travel. I know from experience how insanely frustrating it is to try to book flights from YVR to YYZ only to see that the availability is there but the cost makes it out of reach.

With 70 carries eager to work with WestJet it should be interesting to see who comes out on top.

Emirates has already clashed with Air Canada over its desire to fly more routes into YYZ, as well as YYC and YVR.


WestJet, Emirates in talks over possible alliance

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BT Brazilian Boat Cruise ... it don't get much better!

Duct Tape: Don't Leave Home Without It

It's true.
It's a saviour in times of need
It's decorative and functional.
It's a necessity if you are backpacking.
It's mutli-purposefulness is unsurpassed, even by the trusty zip-tie.

Need more convincing? Then read this:

Why Travelers Should Never Leave Home Without Duct Tape | BootsnAll Travel Articles