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Shanghai's Metro Line 7 opens
The first section of Line 7 on the Shanghai Metro opened to passengers on December 5, after four years of construction.
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Learn Spanish with The Independent
Monday, 7 December 2009
Cactus’ Language Minis is a Spanish podcast series, developed to offer easy learning on the go. It consists of seven levels, each with 10 downloadable podcast lessons and PDF workbooks, which take you from beginner through to advanced level. The Language Minis series is designed to help you increase your understanding of the Spanish language and equip you with language skills for use in everyday situations.
EasyJet stops East Midlands flights next month
Monday, 7 December 2009
Budget airline easyJet today announced cuts that will see it pull out of one airport and reduce capacity by 20 per cent at another.
Limitless on-board power for cars and airplanes in the future?
Monday, 7 December 2009
A team of researchers from the City College of New York (CCNY) is developing a method of harvesting energy from the movement of cars and airplanes, technology that could have a dramatic effect on fuel consumption in the future.
Love shacks: The perfect retreats for couples
Sunday, 6 December 2009
How do hotels make the grade for Mr & Mrs Smith? Editor-in-chief Juliet Kinsman explains what ticks their boxes.
Tips and deals: 06/12/09
Sunday, 6 December 2009
London Paddington has become the first UK railway station to offer international flight check-in services.
Snow Report: On your bike. It's the latest way to slide down a mountain
Sunday, 6 December 2009
If you're a seasoned skier, it's hard not to get excited by the first reports of snowfall and the start of the main ski season.
Travel industry geared up to cash in on English invasion
Saturday, 5 December 2009
Britain's beleaguered travel industry was not focusing on England's opponents in last night's World Cup draw, but on the venues where the team will play.
Travel Agenda: Christmas Eco Fair; Harlem for the Holidays; Barunga Music Festival
Saturday, 5 December 2009
Simon Calder: The Circle line - about to spiral out of control
Saturday, 5 December 2009
Travel certainties are rare, and mostly negative. Inadvertently sail your yacht into Iranian territorial waters, and you can be sure that the authorities will not point you in the right direction and bid you a cheery farewell. Turn up one minute late for your Ryanair flight, and the ground staff will not give you a knowing wink and usher you on board with a smile.
My Life In Travel: Ray Stubbs, football commentator
Saturday, 5 December 2009
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