Travel

Tunisia is located only a few kilometres away from Sicily, the Roman influence is therefore still very obvious. In 800BC the Punic Tunis was only a small village in a shadow of Carthage. Today, Tunis is a modern city with 1.2 Million inhabitants. Things To See: Amphitheatre of El Jem. Also spelt ‘El Djem’, it is the largest amphitheatre in North Africa and an UNESCO World Heritage Site. This amphitheatre held up to 35,000 spectators. Dating from the 3rd century, the ruined amphitheatre offers a quality of construction comparable with the Roman Coliseum. Animals, prisoners and gladiators, awaiting battle, were [More]

When travelling abroad, luggage needs to be light, expandable, and it needs to have wheels. Learn about the importance of carrying a bag that has a compartment for a computer in this video on buying luggage.

Travelling alone can be scary and dangerous. Watch “Solo Travel Safety Tips” to learn ways to make you more confident about your safety when you travel. This will give you ideas on how to safeguard your purse, money, avoid muggers and problem makers.

Got everything you need for your long awaited holiday? Here’s a handy checklist to make sure that you haven’t forgotten anything! DOCUMENTS: Flight Tickets Accommodation Vouchers Transfer Vouchers Prepaid Attraction Tickets Passport (If traveling overseas) Visa (Check with Travel Agent if needed) Travel Insurance Phone numbers for home Health Documentation Emergency Information Currency Currency calculations sheet Credit Cards x 2/Travellers Cheques Make copies of all documentation keep one copy with you and leave a copy of your passport, credit cards, travel insurance with a friend or family member CLOTHES: Before you pack ensure to find what kind of weather you [More]

Find out how the website, www.fco.gov.uk/travel, can tell you everything you need to know before a trip, including in depth, country-specific travel advice. Ben TV produced this short documentary on the FCO’s travel advice. Including interviews with Meg Munn, former minister for Consular Affairs and specialists from the FCO’s Know Before You Go Campaign.

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Nick Vivion looks into his pack to find out what exactly one needs on a year-long trip around the world. Broadcast internationally in the USA, Canada, the UK, and Italy on Current TV.

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