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... Established as a territory of the UK in 1965, a number of the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) islands were transferred to the Seychelles when it attained independence in 1976, leaving only the six main island groups comprising the...

...and/or their religious missionaries, including Spain, France, Great Britain, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Russia. The British colonies in Virginia and Massachusetts were the kernel of what we now know as the United States of America. By the...

Cantonese is the language spoken by 95% of the people in Hong Kong. Due to British influences from the colonial era, colloquial Cantonese in Hong Kong tends to incorporate some English words and slang, which may sound strange to Cantonese...

...(modern Indonesia). Deliberate exploration of the Australian coast was then largely taken over by the French and the British. Consequently place names of bays, headlands and rivers around the coastline reflect a range of Dutch, French, British,

...the worlds oceans, the Great White Shark is undoubtedly the greatest predatory force of the seas. Cloaked in myth, misunderstanding and fear, this awesome animal remains a mystery to man. The Great White Shark Project is a unique...

...received its name from the Pinang, or Betel Nut tree, once commonly found on the island. Established as the first British trading post in the Far East in 1776, Penang today is a bustling metropolis reflecting a uniquely exotic blend of East...

...with Masaai tribesmen in the lively nightclubs over large bottles of Tusker lager. The spot is also a favourite of the British and white Kenyans, who quaff G&Ts at well-known watering holes such as Hemmingways hotel. The area is steeped in...

"Around the world tickets" (a.k.a 'Round the World' or 'RTW' tickets) are a series of single flights built into one ticket. Valid for 12 months - this ticket literally takes you "Around the World" - making this one of the cheapest way to do a big...

...branch gets, is not unusual. Other currencies accepted are Euros, Canadian, Australian, and New Zealand dollars, and British Pound Sterling. Among other Asian currencies, Singapore dollars seem to be the most widely accepted. Exchange rates...

...on them. European traders started visiting India beginning in the late 16th century. By the 19th century, the British East India Company had, one way or the other assumed political control of virtually all Indian lands. There was an...

u's phosphate deposits, which occupied about 90% of the island, began to be mined early in the 20th century by a German-British consortium. During World War I, the island was occupied by Australian forces and became a dependent territory. Nauru...

...by their wives. Norfolk is not readily comprehensible by speakers of any variety of English, including Australian or British English. Norfolk Island, unsurprisingly, is famous for its seafood, which is generally caught fresh by most of...

lands. International airlines such as Air Europe, Air France [6], Virgin Airlines, Air Zimbabwe, Austrian Airlines [7], British Airways [8], Condor, South African Airways, Air India [9], and Emirates [10] all serve Mauritius from their home bases.

...scenery is truly specatacular in good weather!) History Fiji became independent in 1970, after nearly a century as a British colony. Democratic rule was interrupted by two military coups in 1987, caused by concern over a government perceived...

...interesting Blue Nile Sailing Club. It's office is housed in one of General Kitcheners old Gunboats, a relic from the British military campaign against the Mahdi over a century ago. For such a large city, Khartoum feels quite laid back. In our...

...for a wildlife experience like no other? Then join Azafady in Madagascar and help to conserve charismatic lemur species found nowhere else on earth. Set in the Indian Ocean off the east coast of Africa, Madagascar is the world's fourth...

...the Indian Ocean coast to the beautiful national parks, there's so much to discover in Kenya. What's more the people are friendly, travel is relatively inexpensive and everyone speaks English! As beautiful as it is though, Kenya has its...

...the Indian Ocean coast to the dramatic highlands and the unique safaris the only thing more welcoming than the landscape are the people! Volunteering in Kenya offers volunteers the chance to see this diverse and beautiful continent and make...

...Adventure... Pushing the limits of surf exploration with Ticket to Ride! Our 3 week adventure enables Riders to capture the once in a lifetime opportunity to explore the untapped magic of Mozambique whilst taking their surfing to the next...

...Kochi, Cochin is Kerala’s most cosmopolitan city. Over the years, it has been influenced by the Portuguese, Dutch and British, as well as Chinese and Arab traders. Called ‘The Queen of the Arabian Sea’ this ancient city spreads across the...