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Air China: Be Aware Of Big Bad London Town


It’s political incorrectness gone viral! The warning in a recent issue of the airline’s magazine, was: “London is generally a safe place to travel. However precautions are needed when entering areas mainly populated by Indians, Pakistanis and black people.

“We advise tourists not to go out alone at night, and females always to be accompanied by another person when travelling.”

Of course, the advice may also apply correctly for senior travelers, who must face the reality and vulnerability of big city crime. They’re certain to be robbed blind by sky-high prices of London hotel rooms, fancy-schmancy restaurants, taxi rides and exclusive shoppes in Mayfair.

Agra, India: Taj Mahal Often Hazy In Thick, Choking Smog PDF Print E-mail


One of the world’s most popular tourist attractions gets thousands of visitors daily. However, when your travel4seniors.com editor was there recently, the shrine was barely visible in thick smog.

Other cities in India also suffer the same auto-emission pollution, including Delhi, Mumbai and Calcutta. If heavy smog is a particular danger to your senior health, and India is on your travel plans, be prepared. Take medicated face masks for long periods of exposure, and do touring in air-conditioned cars and buses.

 
 
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