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Is it safe to travel to the Philippines? Popular holiday island hit by violent earthquake

9/8/2018, 4:23:08 PM
PHILIPPINES EARTHQUAKE: The beautiful islands of the Philippines were hit by a huge earthquake today, registering as 6.1 magnitude on the Richter scale. A firm favourite with British holidaymakers, is it still safe to travel to the Philippines? ✔ The Philippines’ island of Mindanao was struck by a huge earthquake today at 8.16am BST (Image: Getty Images/Google) Around 90 per cent of all earthquakes on earth actually take place along the 25,000-mile wide ring ✔ The FCO advise against all but essential travel to the remainder of Mindanao (excluding Camiguin, Dinagat and Siargao Islands) and to the south of Cebu province


Have a layover in Atlanta? The Delta Flight Museum will renew your appreciation for air travel.

9/8/2018, 11:32:10 PM
The facility includes two historical hangars, a flight simulator, a 747 and a lot of memorabilia. ✔ She directs our attention to an employee identification badge ✔ Delta was named by Catherine FitzGerald, called Miss Fitz, and she was one of Delta’s first employees, Meng says, referring to the longtime assistant to C.E ✔ Anderson is a travel writer based in Hazelhurst, Ga


Rick Steves: Playing around in Shakespeare’s Stratford

9/8/2018, 7:52:46 PM
Stratford-Upon-Avon is an easy side-trip from London, but an overnight stay is best to take in a performance of the world's best Shakespeare ensemble. ✔ Though expensive, riding a gondola in Venice at night is one of the great experiences in Europe ✔ Shakespeare spent most of his career in London, where he taught his play-going public about human nature with plots that entertained both the highest and the lowest minds


Michael Palin reveals he feared for his safety making North Korea documentary

9/8/2018, 8:30:53 PM
And the Monty Python legend, 75, revealed his wife Helen urged him not to make the film about everyday life in the secretive dictatorship ✔ I thought, ‘If I behave myself well, would that be enough should there be some international incident?’ Palin was able to travel to North Korea in April and spent 13 days there ✔ Michael Palin in North Korea starts on Thursday September 20 at 9pm on Channel 5


Mum opens up about roaming the jungles of Thailand with her 5-year-old

9/8/2018, 11:28:48 PM
BACKPACKING around Asia is something you expect from gap year students and young adventurers hoping to explore the world before settling down. We spoke to mum-of-three Laura to find out what posses… ✔ The moment we stepped off the plane after an 11-hour journey, our adventure began ✔ Summer took an instant interest in monks, so on our third day we climbed the 268 steps to see the giant Tian Tan Buddha in Hong Kong ✔ See today's best travel deals Get email alerts of the best deals straight to your inbox


Outlander season 4 spoilers: Murtagh Fitzgibbons to replace THIS character for huge twist?

9/8/2018, 6:27:10 PM
OUTLANDER season four could see the return of fan-favourite Murtagh Fitzgibbons Fraser according to recent rumblings, but the big mystery is how exactly he will pop back up following his last appearance in season three. A new theory could see him replace an important character’s storyline instead. ✔ I think this makes lots of sense, especially since Duncan didn't appear in season three ✔ So--IF Murtagh could/can be fitted into the engineered parts that they always need (in order to get from one point to another in an economical and interesting way), then.. ✔ Outlander season four returns November 4 on STARZ and Amazon Prime Video


Hundreds Of Dolphins Dash Past California Coast In Magical Video Of 'Superpod'

9/8/2018, 6:11:31 PM
Seeing this many dolphins move together is mesmerizing. ✔ The aquarium identified the marine mammals as short-beaked common dolphins and noted that the video had been slowed down to show the dolphins moving at half-speed ✔ This video was filmed on Labor Day just off of Point Pinos in Pacific Grove, and is being played back at half speed ✔ They’ll hop up and take a look at you, and you can see they’re checking you out


Salma Hayek wows in a plunging red dress at the Toronto Film Festival

9/8/2018, 11:39:34 PM
The 52-year-old actress wowed in a plunging, red dress and sky-high heels as she walked the red carpet alongside her co-stars Alexander Skarsgård and Jesse Eisenberg. ✔ Salma Hayek's upcoming film, The Hummingbird project, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on Saturday ✔ 'It's a story of the absurd lengths people go to in the name of greed or successthese kind of vague things that your realize only in retrospect are fleeting,' Jesse told The Hollywood Reporter in an interview at Tiff


Montana will defend law in mining dispute near Yellowstone

9/8/2018, 9:49:13 PM
BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — The Montana Attorney General's Office says it will defend a state law at the center of a dispute over a proposed gold mine in mountains north of Yellowstone ✔ The Bozeman Daily Chronicle reported Saturday that state attorneys are stepping into a lawsuit over a statute preventing judges from blocking mine exploration work while state-issued permits are challenged ✔ wants to drill exploratory wells for gold near a canyon called Emigrant Gulch


Daily horoscope for Sunday September 9 – here's what the stars have in store

9/8/2018, 11:29:08 PM
ARIES March 21 to April 20 It’s all change when it comes to romance, as Venus makes this the week you meet your soulmate. Or if you’re already in love, you learn more about your partner, however lo… ✔ To opt out of free promo messages call Helpline: 020 7111 6210 ✔ At work, you’re on the right track and are ready for that extra responsibility ✔ As for romance, it’s going to be adventurous and Venus is in place to make the most sincere wishes of the heart come true


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