Travel anywhere by winning with Loco2
9/20/2018, 11:21:43 AMOne lucky reader will win £200 worth of train tickets with Loco2 ✔ You could travel anywhere in the UK or Europe with Loco2 – the award-winning Pan-European train comparison and booking site ✔ The winner will receive £200 worth of train tickets – that’s enough to get you all the way from London to Venice! You can sit back, relax and enjoy the stunning scenery on your train journey ✔ To compare and book trains in the UK and Europe visit www.loco2.com
The 8 worst fashion mistakes you make when traveling
9/20/2018, 9:43:41 AMKnowing these common travel-outfit mistakes could keep even the most unfashionable world traveler in check. ✔ Backpacks Unless you’re commuting to class or work, there’s no reason any grown adult should be toting around a huge backpack on an average day out ✔ Blackzheep, Getty Images/iStockphoto Fullscreen Last SlideNext Slide This story originally appeared on SmarterTravel.com
Would you sit next to these passengers? Pics reveal the worst plane behaviour
9/20/2018, 11:35:32 AMPLANE travel is bad enough these days, thanks to cramped seats, rubbish bag allowances and pricey food. So it’s pretty much unbearable if you are sat next to a passenger who doesn’t fol… ✔ #CURRENTMOOD 😂💼✈️💁🏼♀️[📸: @pabenedict] #BUTITFITONTHELASTFLIGHT!!!! 😂😂😂 A post shared by Passenger Shaming (@passengershaming) on Aug 15, 2018 at 7:17am PDT View this post on Instagram Here’s to hoping your Labor Day wasn’t THIS shitty! ✈️😂💩💩💩👶🏻💁🏼♀️ • • • • #passengershaming #NOPE #instagramaviation #airplaneetiquette #frequentflyer #crewlife #sassystew #aviation #cabincrew #avgeek #cabincrewlife #flightattendant #flightattendantlife #stewardess #flightattendantproblems #travel #flightattendants #instapassport #aviationgeek #FAlife #airtravel #travelgram #traveltips #pilot #pilotlife #travelling #frequentflier #laborday A post shared by Passenger Shaming (@passengershaming) on Sep 4, 2018 at 9:43am PDT View this post on Instagram I’m only posting this photo so no one else sends it to me...
Lufthansa are giving away completely free vouchers for £25 off all their flights
9/20/2018, 11:45:01 AMAnyone can get the discount - and for once it doesn't involve buying anything ✔ Read More Best British Airways late deals this week - and they're so cheap The cheapest flights are to the likes of Germany and Spain You'll need to book your flight (on Lufthansa's mobile website here, which is also available on desktop) before the 31st October, although it's valid for travel on all flights departing out of the UK between now and the 31st March
Ryanair made an extra £1.8BILLION last year from bag and seat charges
9/20/2018, 9:18:02 AMBUDGET airline Ryanair made £1.8billion extra last year from add-ons such as baggage and seat charges. Research from IdeaWorks has shown that the airline made 28 per cent of its profits from extras… ✔ Changing the name on a booking costs £115 if done online, or £160 at the airport ✔ Sun Online Travel previously revealed that Ryanair's baggage charges have changed this year for the second time - and they could now cost passengers even more ✔ Non-priority passengers will have to pay extra if they want a second bag and will have to cough up £8 for a bag weighing up to 10kg
A step too far? Venice is considering a 'sitting ban' in public spaces
9/20/2018, 11:36:48 AMundefined ✔ The mayor of Venice has suggested banning people from sitting down in undesignated parts of the city as part of an ongoing campaign to control tourist behaviour ✔ To respect Venice you should put a limit on the apartments and the flats that you can put on the tourist market
US flights: Baggage costs increase for Delta, United and JetBlue for the first time
9/20/2018, 9:45:03 AMA NUMBER of US flights have increased their baggage costs for the first time, meaning customers could now face a much more expensive journey ✔ US flights: Baggage costs increase for Delta, United and JetBlue passengers (Image: Getty) Airlines such as American Airlines have not yet increased their baggage costs, where it still costs $25 per bag ✔ Ryanair is the latest to only allow handbags onboard without a fee, unless purchasing a checked bag
Venice could soon ban tourists from SITTING on steps and squares in the city
9/20/2018, 8:10:07 AMVENICE is discussing a proposal to ban tourists from sitting church steps or on squares to eat or to rest in the latest crack-down on visitors staying at the historic Italian city. ✔ Venice ban: Tourists could no longer be allowed to sit on steps in the city (Image: Getty) Venice ban: It is the latest ban for tourists across the country (Image: Getty) Bans in the city have already included takeaway shops from opening in the city, eating snacks while walking or sitting on steps, as well as dipping feet into the canals
Queen Elizabeth travelled to this country as a princess - yet left as a Queen
9/20/2018, 11:05:00 AMQUEEN ELIZABETH was coronated in 1953 and became head of the Royal Family. However, the death of her father occurred when she was abroad, in a country she remains fond of to this day. ✔ Jim Corbett, a British conservationist who was with the royal couple at the time, wrote after the visit: I do not think that any two young people have ever spent such happy and carefree hours as Princess Elizabeth and Duke Philip spent at Treetops ✔ Prince William often travels to the country while fighting against the illegal trade of ivory, and will return their later this year on an official state visit
Blood, sweat and scenic views: The dramatic story of the Kuranda Railway
9/20/2018, 9:55:44 AMundefined ✔ If the train had been a boat, it might have capsized ✔ We’d been following a tip-off from our carriage attendant – though it wasn’t that we’d been short of things to look at ✔ Kuranda, the village in the rainforestCredit:istock A metal frame towards the end of one platform, covered in netting, houses a wheelbarrow and tools needed for all the weeding and feeding
The world's busiest airport revealed
9/20/2018, 11:20:48 AMMore than 104 million passengers traveled through the world's busiest airport in 2017, according to Airports Council International. Check out which airports are the world's busiest. ✔ The world's busiest airports: While airline passengers might wish for less crowded airports, cities love to brag about their booming airports and the impact of flight on the local economy ✔ In 2017, the Chinese capital's airport came in second place again with 96 million passengers (a 1.5% increase)
Spike Island: Unraveling the mysteries of 'Ireland's Alcatraz'
9/20/2018, 8:59:24 AMOff the southwest coast of Ireland, Spike Island welcomes boatloads of tourists these days. But in Victorian times, it was an Alcatraz-like prison that many never left. ✔ From 1847, men and boys as young as 12 were sent to Spike Island, some for crimes that would today be considered trivial offenses, such as stealing potatoes ✔ Unsurprisingly, Lombroso's theories have long been discredited ✔ If you tell people they can't go there, they want to see what's behind the walls
The best boutique hotels in Britain
9/20/2018, 9:32:18 AMBritain is home to some of the most alluring boutique hotels, from to snug boltholes boasting destination restaurants, to grand manors stripped back to reveal a cool rusticity. Here we’ve rounded up the very best places to stay, from Cornwall up to Scotland. If you’re looking to stay somewhere small, stylish and individual, this selection won't disappoint. ✔ Britain is home to some of the most alluring boutique hotels, from to snug boltholes boasting destination restaurants, to grand manors stripped back to reveal a cool rusticity ✔ The cream teas are worth the journey alone: a help-yourself affair of just-baked scones accompanied by massive urns of clotted cream and fruit-laden strawberry jam
Michael Palin age: How old is the veteran actor and documentary star?
9/20/2018, 10:53:35 AMMICHAEL PALIN is a British actor, comedian, writer and television presenter, with a successful career spanning over 50 years. Beginning his career in 1965, how old is the veteran actor? ✔ Michael Palin was Michael was on May 5 1943, making him 75 years old (Image: Getty Images) His screen career continued to thrive, with Michael appearing in soap operas, documentaries and dramas all over the world ✔ At the time Ivanka was 17 years old, not too far off from Melania’s age, which was 29
One year to go to Rugby World Cup 2019 - who should be on the England plane based on form and reputation?
9/20/2018, 10:09:11 AMToday marks the one-year countdown to the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan as Eddie Jones attempts to build a squad capable of challenging the likes of New Zealand, South Africa, Ireland and France. ✔ Today marks the one-year countdown to the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan as Eddie Jones attempts to build a squad capable of challenging the likes of New Zealand, South Africa, Ireland and France ✔ Between now and the World Cup, Jones will have the November internationals and the Six Nations to fine-tune his plans, but already players are putting their hands up for selection
Museum Day on Saturday means free admission to select museums nationwide
9/20/2018, 11:58:35 AMSmithsonian magazine hosts this annual event that allows you to download a free ticket for hundreds of museums, many small and regional sites. ✔ September is a good month for free family-friendly activities, close to home and afar ✔ The free event focuses on smaller, regional museums that you might not know much about, such as: -- The Wildling Museum of Art & Nature in Solvang, Calif., whose purpose is to conserve wildlife and natural areas through, its website says; -- The Burlesque Hall of Fame in Las Vegas, where you can explore the entertainment form through costumes, props, photos and artifacts; -- The Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum in Kent, Wash., which is all about powerboat racing; and -- The Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center in Portland, which tells the story of Japanese emigrants and their descendants
How to plan a holiday the millennial way - entirely on your smartphone
9/20/2018, 8:39:21 AMAlthough I am technically a millennial – the term used to define people born between 1980 and 2000 – in many ways I don’t adhere to the perceived tropes of my generation. ✔ But when it comes to planning a holiday I am unabashedly millennial ✔ Take, for example, a recent 24-hour break in Copenhagen with friends ✔ In the weeks leading up to my departure I had starred, saved and screenshotted enough things to do in a trip twice the length of mine – all through my phone
Jet Airways: Passengers experience nose and ear bleeding after cabin pressure failure
9/20/2018, 8:50:12 AMJET AIRWAYS passengers travelling to Jaipur in India experienced nose and ear bleeding following an error on the plane by cabin crew which resulted in a cabin pressurisation failure. ✔ Jet Airways: A cabin pressure fail caused passenger's ears and noses to bleed on the flight (Image: Twitter) Jet Airways: Passengers reported bleeding from the ears and nose following the problem (Image: Twitter) First aid was administered to few guests who complained of ear pain, bleeding nose etc Jet Airways Passenger Darshak Hathi tweeted a terrifying video of the cabin as oxygen masks fell from the overhead lockers
Tourists may be banned from sitting on the ground in Venice
9/20/2018, 11:05:30 AMAuthorities in the Italian holiday hotspot are proposing fining people between 50 and 500 euros (£44 and £443), if they are caught sitting or lying on the floor. ✔ They had long complained about excessive crowds – and the measure was also designed to help protect the city's quaint alleyways and thoroughfares ✔ They read: 'Respect residents, traders and workers of this street.' In the capital Rome there has also been a crackdown on unruly tourists and authorities have even considered fencing off the celebrated Spanish Steps to protect them from 'barbarian' hordes of sightseers ✔ And in Milan earlier this year, visitors were banned from taking pictures with selfie sticks
Five of the best UK walking festivals
9/20/2018, 10:36:07 AMLike to talk while you walk? Then get together with fellow hikers at one of these festivals across the country ✔ Moray Way Yorkshire Dales Yockenthwaite Moor ✔ Photograph: Alamy County Tyrone Isle of Wight Ramblers walk the Wight Heritage trail St Mildred’s Church Whippingham Church Walk
The search for the perfect city: What we can learn from nine fascinating utopias
9/20/2018, 10:44:33 AMThe term “utopia” was first coined by Sir Thomas More in 1516. ✔ The term utopia was first coined by Sir Thomas More in 1516 ✔ They’re generally founded on the principles of equality, fairness and a rejection of hierarchy - everything that goes against human nature, essentially ✔ Bafta-winning explorer and filmmaker Bruce Parry, who has spent..
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Google Maps Street View catches man in the act of something very embarrassing
9/20/2018, 10:15:38 AMGOOGLE MAPS Street View caught one man in the act on the side of the road after a rather humiliating situation occurred while driving his car. ✔ Google Maps Street View: The man's car appeared to have broken down after running out of fuel (Image: Google Maps) However, it is very bad for a car to allow it to run out of fuel completely ✔ However, he could have also been locked out of his own vehicle and was attempting to get back into it, as the boot was also open
Benedict Allen: 'We are all explorers at heart – it’s part of the human condition'
9/20/2018, 11:26:17 AMThings are looking bad. ✔ As I sit down to write these last words I’m stuck in the Strait of Malacca, having escaped from Typhoon Mangkhut ✔ I’ve yet to drink my own urine – but already the prospect appeals ✔ I’m aboard a vast cruise ship with 3,500 Chinese passengers, most of them already bent over gambling machines, and in half an hour it’s my job to step out of this air-conditioned cabin to deliver a rousing speech ✔ Yet we really are all explorers at heart, are we not
Irina Shayk smoulders in a black one-shouldered gown at Max Mara show
9/20/2018, 11:05:27 AMThe Russian supermodel, 32, stunned in a one-shouldered gown as she joined Gigi Hadid and Kaia Gerber on the catwalk for the Max Mara show during Milan Fashion Week on Thursday. ✔ She's been keeping busy caring for her beloved 16-month-old daughter, Lea, with boyfriend, Bradley Cooper ✔ Irina was joined by model of the moment Gigi, 23, who looked stylish in a trench coat, while Kaia rocked a brightly-coloured rain mac ✔ It's all about balance between working out and eating
Michael Palin in North Korea: What time does the series start tonight on Channel 5?
9/20/2018, 10:02:21 AMMICHAEL PALIN IN NORTH KOREA is a fascinating travelogue set to be airing on Channel 5 tonight. But what time does it start and what’s it about? Here’s everything you need to know about the new series. ✔ What time does Michael Palin in North Korea start tonight ✔ He also revealed that he had a number of minders monitoring his every move with two guides seen onscreen and about fiver or six people off-camera ✔ There’s not a lot of food outside Pyongyang and I could see that that was something that they know has to change and they want to change it
Car insurance SCAM that’s costing motorists thousands of pounds - Here’s how to avoid it
9/20/2018, 10:02:23 AMMOTORISTS in the UK are being warned about a new scam that could cost them thousands of pounds. Here’s everything you need to know about it. ✔ Criminals are targeting drivers on social media (Image: GETTY) By not having a valid car insurance, you could get points on your driving licence, your car seized and even destroyed, and you may receive a fixed penalty notice or be liable for claim costs following an accident
The best hair straighteners
9/20/2018, 9:45:40 AMFinding the best hair straightener to suit your hair is quite the task, yet a great quality hair tool is a beauty staple for most women. ✔ Cloud Nine Micro Iron, £64 Cloud Nine Micro Iron Straightener If you tend to travel with your straighteners and find them too bulky in your case, the Micro Iron is the tool for you ✔ If you're looking for affordable luxury, then this iron won't disappoint
What no one tells you about life as a yoga teacher
9/20/2018, 9:32:20 AMYoga in the West has changed dramatically in the last decade. ✔ This is not an environment anyone trained for in IndiaThailandPeckhamland ✔ There we had silence in which to gong singing bowls and chant opening invocations ✔ Greed, Sex, Intention: living like a yogi in the 21st century by Hannah Whittingham and Marcus Veda is available from Amazon
With a new fall berth, the L.A. Film Festival looks to evolve and engage, fostering movie culture and conversation in L.A.'s backyard
9/20/2018, 11:26:39 AMMoving out of the summer and into a new fall slot, the L.A. Film Festival aims to bring indie movies, festival favorites and a renewed focus on diverse panels, speakers and storytelling forms for L.A.'s homegrown cinephile set. ✔ Similar sentiments might be found in Tenacious D’s Post-Apocalypto, a six-part animated series hand-drawn by Jack Black completely in response to the political climate that we’re in, Cochis said ✔ ######### Los Angeles Film Festival Where: ArcLight Cinemas Culver City, Hollywood and Santa Monica, with additional events at the Ford Theatre, Loyola Marymount University (Playa Vista), the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, the Writers Guild Theater When: Sept
The hidden costs of moving to France you need to know about
9/20/2018, 8:15:42 AMThe cost of setting a up a new life in France does not just add up to your new home and the ferry or flight tickets. There are many hidden expenses involved in the move to France that are worth factoring in to your budget. ✔ One American who lives in Brittany told The Local they were forced to make several trips to the US embassy in Paris and back (which can be pricey) to sort out their kids' visas ✔ The government defines a furnished (meublée) apartment as having bedding, a stove, oven or microwave oven, fridge and freezer, crockery, kitchen utensils, tables and seats, storage shelves, lighting and housekeeping equipment ✔ Expect to fork out between $50 and $250 (including vaccination fees)
18 Of The Best Bar Carts You Can Get On Amazon
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