The security situation in Pakistan is extremely uncertain, with sectarian and political violence regularly reported in Karachi, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar and Lahore. Avoid any travel to northern and western Balochistan, the North West Frontier Province (NWFP), the Federally-Administered Tribal Areas and Agencies (FATA) including Waziristan, and border areas other than official crossings. Check Safe Travel for government warnings and the BBC for news updates.Pakistan has been on the brink of being tourism's ‘next big thing’ for more years than we care to remember. It’s a destination that[....]
Moonee Valley Festival 2012 - Connecting Communities this Summer on the 26th February.
Now in its 35th year, the Moonee Valley Festival is recognised as one of the largest free community events operating in Melbourne, attracting significant crowds in excess of 70,000 people from Moonee Valley and beyond.
This is a family fun event full of excitement with market stalls, roving performers, four entertainment stages, business expo sites, delectable food stalls and community activities and displays.[....]
Howie Rappaport is a frequent flier who blogs for the Frugal Travel Guy, and Daraius Dubash runs the blog Million Mile Secrets. Both have great tips for scoring freebies. Here are few:
Make the most of mileage: Adding extra legs to a planned trip is the easiest way to boost frequent-flier miles, Rappaport said.
Making "mileage runs," when you fly for the sole purpose of accumulating miles, can make the difference when you're a little short on elite qualifying miles. The miles that earn elite status usually have to be flown, not earned through credit card purchases or other promotions.
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