The role of security guards in the province of British Columbia has certainly changed over the past several years. Normally, one would be hired to act as a greeter at the front door of office... Read More
Posted by: rthompson on 2008-05-15 12:01:43
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Rip-off Italy After I read the article in the newspaper about those Japanese tourists calling the police in a Pisa restaurant because they were charged 260€ for some pasta, I visited Pisa... Read More
Posted by: backpackernews on 2008-05-02 11:44:27
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So I guess while it is still relatively fresh in my mind, I should write my update on my spring break trip. For an overview, and for those of you who wish to read no further than the surface level... Read More
Posted by: bringle on 2008-05-02 10:18:25
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Pasta for 260 Euro Just came the news. 8 Japanese tourists had each one plate of pasta and one soda, the owner of the restaurant in Pisa/Italy charged them 260 Euro (about 406$US). The... Read More
Posted by: backpackernews on 2008-04-30 06:56:43
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Just came the news. 8 Japanese tourists had each one plate of pasta and one soda, the owner of the restaurant in Pisa/Italy charged them 260 Euro (about 406$US). The Japanese called the... Read More
Posted by: opbworld on 2008-04-29 05:04:03
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