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Lama enjoys the view of Machu Picchu, Peru

 

Travel magazine names Bangkok world's top city - BusinessWeek

Bangkok city officials say they are humbled and inspired after receiving Travel + Leisure magazine's "Top City" award, despite recent street riots that sent tourists packing.

Bangkok Gov. Sukhumbhand Paribatra told a news conference that the award offers a morale boost to the battered capital and called on political protesters to behave themselves. The recent political upheaval prompted dozens of international travel advisories and emptied hotels.

via www.businessweek.com

The Best & Most Practical Thing To Do If You Are Ever Arrested Abroad - Travel Blog Exchange

Whether your arrest is caused by deliberate wrongdoing, a case of mistaken identity or a stupid prank gone awry, you will be treated like any other crime suspect taken into police custody for interrogation.

In the unfortunate event that this happens abroad, how you deal with the situation will have considerable influence on how your case will turn out later. It is crucial that you handle your arrest appropriately. Any mistake committed at this time will not be easy to rectify afterward.

via www.travelblogexchange.com