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Britons Given Travel Warning on Sri Lanka

Britons should make arrangements with reputable travel firms when moving around in the country.

(LONDON Times Online) - The British Government has warned of an upsurge in Nationalism and sexual offences on minors in Sri Lanka and has put out a travel warning to its citizens living, working and intending to travel to the island nation.

Women in particular were told to take extra care when traveling alone or in small groups and to carry personal alarms.

Oregon`s 13th Annual Bites for Rights is Tomorrow

BRO’s most delicious fundraiser of the year is held at 115 spots across Oregon.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - More than 100 restaurants, coffee shops, carts, bars and bakeries around the state will support equality tomorrow by donating a portion of their day’s proceeds to Basic Rights Oregon.

Gold Beach Independence Celebration

Gold Beach has a whole lineup of events to celebrate the nation's independence.

(GOLD BEACH, OR) - Independence Day is a cherished and respected holiday in Gold Beach by all its citizens and this year Gold Beach businesses and organizations have come together to offer a truly spectacular Celebration honoring Independence Day in a 5 day affair beginning on Wednesday, July 4th.

We kick it off at 4pm at Jot’s Resort for the 4th of July Celebration party.

Oregon Coast Aquarium Invites Divers to Dive with Sharks

If you've been waiting for a chance to swim with the sharks...here you go!

(NEWPORT, Ore.) - Passionate divers may join a pilot "guest dive" program at the Oregon Coast Aquarium.

They will dive with Aquarium sharks and other fishes under the supervision of Aquarium dive guides, and explore the simulated shipwreck in the Halibut Flats exhibit, swim through the kelp and become a part of the Aquarium dive show as visitors in the tunnel watch them and take photos.

Traveling the World... For Free

The series is now airing on SCAN-TV Silverton.

(BERLIN, Germany) - In 2010, Wigge zigzagged across 4 continents and 11 countries in 150 days without a cent to his name, but resourcefulness to spare.

His adventures are chronicled in the upcoming television series "How to Travel the World For Free", which starts airing in late April on public and local access television stations in 70 markets across the U.S..

Easter and the Welcome to Palestine Campaign

We invite members of the press to a press conference to detail our program and goals Tuesday 10 April at 5 PM in the Bethlehem Peace Center.

(BETHLEHEM) - Easter.--Over 25 Palestinian organizations proudly announce the impending arrival of hundreds of visitors for the Welcome to Palestine 2012 campaign.

We invite you to a press conference to detail our program and goals on Tuesday April 10th at 5 PM in the Bethlehem Peace Center.

Texas and Mexico Spar over Spring Break

“The situation in Mexico today is significantly different than it was just a decade ago,” - TDPS Director Steven C. McCraw

(LAS CRUCES, NM) - The latest Mexico travel warning from Texas has set off a wave of criticism south of the border.

Government officials and tourism industry lashed out against a Texas Department of Public Safety advisory that urged young springbreakers not to visit Mexico this vacation season.

Occupy Salem Forum: Bhutan`s Gross National Happiness - Slated for March 7

Occupy Salem is the local manifestation of the international Occupy Movement.

(SALEM) - Gross National Happiness, rather than Gross National Product (GNP), is the national goal of the small Himalayan country of Bhutan.

Occupy Salem member Laurie Dougherty recently visited Bhutan and will present what she learned about this remarkable concept in an exclusive presentation on March 7 at 7 p.m. in the Oregon PeaceWorks office.

TRAVEL EDIBLES: A True Alternative to Expensive Roadside Restaurants

Be sure to bring along an abundance of non-perishables. That can save you oodles.

(SALEM) - My spouse and I love to travel and let our minds unravel. To date we've driven the roads of 47 of the 50 states.

Yet we try to maintain a fairly frugal budget as we trek along. We neither pig out nor go high hog on high-priced roadside restaurants.

Costa Rica Hotel Surf School Dream Come True for New Owners

Escaping the Rat Race Pays Off

(MAL PAIS, Costa Rica) - Blue Surf Sanctuary, located in Mal　Pais / Santa Teresa, Costa Rica, is more than a destination for vacationers and surfers, it is a sanctuary for its two new owners, Kelly　Parmenter-Eck　and Aaron Moore. It is a sanctuary they want to share with you.

Out of a desire to escape the everyday routine and wanting a simpler life, though being a business owner will keep the daily pace pretty quick,　Parmenter-Eck　said the twosome started researching businesses for sale to see if they could make this dream a reality.