Jun
26
Sunrise at 5 a.m. at the Cliffs of Dover as Eurodam approaches the port.
Pam Kern van Donselaar is Eurodam’s guest relations manager.
Jun
26
The sunny island country of Malta is one of the most fun and scenic summer destinations in Europe. You might want to visit Malta if you are interested in its rich medieval history and architecture, but also if you are looking for some lively yet pristine beaches where you can lounge around and enjoy the sun. Many hotels in Malta are located only minutes from beaches, but if you want to make sure that you get the best, heres a list of the top 5 beaches in Malta.
Ghadira Bay, Mellieha
The village of Mellieha in northwestern Malta is an immensely popular tourist destination, and the nearby beach in Ghadira Bay is possibly the favorite of most people going to Malta.
Jun
26
Wouldn’t a cozy seat and stiff drink be nice on that long flight across the pond? This summer, for just a little bit extra, the posh amenities of business class can be yours. Sure, going away this summer may cost you a pretty penny. But when you put your business-travel miles and nights staying away from home to work, you just may find a good bargain. Travelers are paying for nearly everything when flying these days. From baggage fees to purchasing meals and even paying a day-of-travel surcharge, airline fares sometimes don’t even include the actual price of a coach seat. 
Want to travel to Europe in extraordinary comfort this summer?
Jun
26
Jason Stearns’ book Dancing in the Glory of Monsters tries to unpick the story of ‘The Collapse of the Congo and the Great War of Africa.’ Clearly a near impossible task, because you’re still left fairly bemused at the end how all these events – from the Cold War to the Rwanda genocide – could come together so disastrously. Let’s try and summarise the Congo story in 7 dated bullet points:
• 1885 – King Leopold II of Belgium grabs the Congo as his personal colony, proceeds to exploit it mercilessly. You thought chopping hands off was a horror story out of Sierra Leone in the late 1990s? No, it was a Belgian invention in the Congo.
• 1908 – Bel
Jun
26
DRAMATIC footage showing the moment a fight erupted between a Jetstar check-in staff member and an angry passenger has been released as part of an assault case.
The incident took place last October between New Zealand radio DJ Iain Stables and Skycare (the company that operates the check-in desks for Jetstar) employee Patrick Joseph Ulberg, the NZherald reported.
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CCTV footage played for the local court shows Mr Stables sweeping bag labels off the counter and throwing a radio at Mr Ulberg after being told he had missed his flight.