Virgin America expands US routes

Virgin America has expanded to the US heartland with its first flight to Texas, setting up a showdown with AMR Corp’s American Airlines.

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US Navy tests algae-based biofuels

A promising new source of domestically produced fuels being tested on America’s jets and warships is derived from forest green algae bubbling in a stainless steel fermenting tank in a suburban San Francisco warehouse.

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Minis checked over steering safety

Tens of thousands of Mini Cooper cars are being checked in America for potential power steering problems.

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Minis checked over steering safety

Peru in November

Hey folks, I’m spending a couple of weeks in Peru in early November by myself and I’m just looking for a bit of chat about it. I’ve never travelled that far alone before so am really grateful for any tips or pointers of things to see and do, especially in Lima and Cuzco.

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best way to get from lima to quito

I am planning a trip to south america, where i will be flying out of Lima, Peru and would love to get a chance to see ecuador while i am there as well! I have been finding mixed results for costs, and travel time for if I was to get a bus from Lima to Quito. Does anyone have a good bus company that they would recommend, or have an idea on the cost and time it would take to … [Posted by speckles, in the Central/South America & The Caribbean Forum - Sep 18, 17:42]

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Lone Female Traveller JAMAiCA and CUBA

Hi, I’m considering going to cuba and jamaica this year but am likely to be making this trip on my own, off peak. I was wondering how safe other lone travellers have felt and any tips or advice

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Rio – Buenos Aires in 3 weeks. Advice much appreciated!

Hi, I am a female solo traveller with 3 weeks to do Rio to B.A (or B.A to Rio. Which is best?) I think Im going to bus between the 2 cities, stopping a few times on the way. I’d much appreciate an tips or advice, from transport, itinery and destinations to hostels, restaurants and bars.

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Best Travel Guidebooks for South America

Hey all, I wanted to get all of your thoughts on this. I’ve put together a list of all the guide books which have sizable coverage of South America and then compared them, rating how useful I think they are, but I wanted to get some feedback on this. Have I given too much praise or stick to certain guide books

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Best Travel Guidebooks for South America

Hey all, I wanted to get all of your thoughts on this. I’ve put together a list of all the guide books which have sizable coverage of South America and then compared them, rating how useful I think they are, but I wanted to get some feedback on this

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NGO/Organization in Cuba

Hi all. I am looking for a NGO or organization in Cuba to cooperate with on a school project. Studying social work bachelor in Norway and going for a 6 week project from january.

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