Two wheel travel Jason Alcock of Cape Town is a young man with a mission he started out on his bicycle in October last year, determined to cycle around the world. Click here to read his latest report on cycling through Thailand. He is keen to encourage others to follow in his tracks, and shares some useful cycle touring tips with us. So often these turn out to be a disappointment, but follow these ten tips for perfect results. As you sizzle in the sun on the beach or sweat it out in the car on the long journey home, you could be at risk of heat stroke.
Life's a beach, as the saying goes.
And life on a beach holiday can be heavenly feel the sand between your toes, soak up the sun s heat, hear the surf. Once you ve warmed up, the turquoise water beckons. But just a few words of caution before you jump in. TIPS Keep connected Forget about writing postcards and paying for expensive international telephone calls now keeping in touch with home, and the rest of the world, is just a click of the mouse away no matter where you are. Any suggestions, queries or gripes, please e-mail the Travel Editor.