10 of the best historical walks in the UK: readers’ travel tips
9/20/2018, 3:31:43 PMFrom a Tolkien trail in Lancashire to Gloucestershire’s war poet walks, our tipsters reveal fascinating trips through landscapes brimming with history ✔ Photograph: Adam McCulloch The Devils Kneading Trough and Wye Crown sit on the North Downs chalk escarpment above attractive Wye village, just a few miles from Ashford and an hour’s train ride from London ✔ By clicking on an affiliate link, you accept that Skimlinks cookies will be set
Avengers 4 new image: WHAT is this machine? Time travel confirmed?
9/20/2018, 12:43:45 PMA NEW Avengers 4 image cold reveal the film title but also links to a key scene from Infinity War. Is this how they will time travel? ✔ The Russo brothers posted a cryptic new image yesterday ✔ It is human technology and was last seen in a scene where War Machine confronts the Secretary of State Ross ✔ It is definitely not Wakandan tech, but is most likely something Tony Stark has been working on
Will Elevators to Outer Space Ever Get Off the Ground?
9/20/2018, 2:36:23 PMResearchers are working on lifts that would travel up a cable anchored above the Earth’s orbit, paving the way for extra-planetary travel ✔ Gradually you accelerate upward, reaching a cruising speed of several hundred miles per hour ✔ The biggest hurdle is figuring out what material to use to build the elevator’s cable ✔ The thin, flexible cylinders of carbon known as carbon nanotubes might fit the bill
5 exclusive travel benefits and events you can only access as an Amex Platinum cardholder
9/20/2018, 2:25:01 PMAmerican Express has been tied to travel and experiences since launching a travel division more than 100 years ago. These days, Amex has built on its years of experience and its knowledge of customers' preferences, to offer an unrivaled set of experiential and travel benefits for its premium cardhol ✔ Dubbed EMP Summer House, the restaurant's dishes were designed by star chef Daniel Humm, the star behind the main location ✔ This does not drive our decision as to whether or not a product is featured or recommended ✔ To find all the best offers on the web, visit our Coupons page
What lies beneath... London! The hidden gems lurking under the capital
9/20/2018, 1:41:46 PMSometimes it pays to dig a little deeper if you're a tourist - especially in a city with as many layers of history as London. So join MailOnline Travel for a subterranean exploration of the UK's capital. ✔ Clerkenwell House of Detention The Clerkenwell House of Detention, in the heart of Clerkenwell, was originally built as a prison in the 17th century and features dozens of underground vaults The Clerkenwell House of Detention, in the heart of Clerkenwell, was built as a prison in the 17th century and features dozens of underground vaults
Here's the lowdown on Ed Sheeran's latest world tour
9/20/2018, 1:52:29 PMED Sheeran is set to travel the world with yet another world tour. Here’s everything you need to know about the tour including the opening act and the tour dates. Who is supporting Ed Sheeran… ✔ Previous names that opened for him include Anne Marie, Snow Patrol, and Lauv ✔ 24 May: Groupama Stadium, Lyon, France 29 May: Matmut Atlantique, Bordeaux, France 1 June: Estadio Da Luz, Lisbon, Portugal 7 June: Estadi Olímpic de Montjuïc Lluís Companys, Barcelona, Spain 11 June: Wanda Metropolitano, Madrid, Spain 14 June: Firenze Rocks, Florence, Italy 16 June: Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy 19 June: Stadio San Siro, Milan, Italy 23 June: Hockenheimring, Hockenheim, Germany 28 June: Wörthersee Stadion, Klagenfurt, Austria 3 July: Arena Națională, Bucharest, Romania 7 July: Letiště Letnany, Prague, Czech Republic 12 July: Lucavsala Park, Riga, Latvia 19 July: Otkritie Arena (Spartak), Moscow, Russia 24 July: Malmi Airport, Helsinki, Finland 28 July: Tusindaarsskoven, Odense, Denmark 2 August: Messegelände, Hannover, Germany 7 August: Sziget Festival, Budapest, Hungary 10 August: Laugardalsvöllur, Reykjavik, Iceland 16 August: Roundhay Park, Leeds, UK 17 August: Roundhay Park, Leeds, UK 23 August: Chantry Park, Ipswich, UK 24 August: Chantry Park, Ipswich, UK
EasyJet flights are on sale for Easter and summer half term from £25 one way
9/20/2018, 3:32:27 PMEASYJET’s flights for Easter and summer half term have gone on sale and there are some bargains to be had. Now’s the time to book for cheap fares for the school holidays to countries such as Spain,… ✔ For those who fancy Greece, there are flights to the island of Corfu from £44 one way in June ✔ The service aims to reduce the amount of time that passengers spend waiting around at the airport ✔ Sun Online Travel previously revealed how to save up to 50 per cent on long-haul flights with a simple booking trick
A brief history of the world's oldest tour operator
9/20/2018, 12:50:07 PMundefined ✔ There can be a tendency, in this quick-click age of travel, where many breaks can be booked online in a matter of minutes, to see every holiday operator as a thing of shiny novelty - born, if not quite yesterday, then certainly during this century's internet boom ✔ In late summer, he is part of the first mountaineering team to reach the summit of Mont Maudit in the Mont Blanc massif (14,649ft/4,465m) - undeterred by the fact that the peak's name translates directly from French as Cursed Mountain
Beautiful posters that recall the golden age of skiing
9/20/2018, 2:02:53 PMFeeling nostalgic? These posters are just some of the best from the 20th century ✔ This art deco style poster, promoting the Pyrenees region in 1934, is one of the most expensive in Abe Books' collection, priced at £2,750 ✔ Aspen (previously Ute City) was renamed in the 1800s to represent the trees that grow on the surrounding Elk Mountains
Cruise secrets: Why you should never use the lift on a ship
9/20/2018, 12:31:14 PMCRUISE secrets have revealed why passengers should never use the lift onboard a ship during a holiday at sea for some very obvious reasons. ✔ Cruise secrets: Using the lift can take a long time as well as hide the most germs onboard (Image: Getty) Cruises try and cater to disabled passengers, and one of those ways is using the lift ✔ Passengers should always carry antibacterial spray or wipes with them to avoid falling sick
London's crowded suburbs when they were still idyllic villages
9/20/2018, 12:50:02 PMLondon's crowded suburbs when they were still idyllic villages ✔ But the capital's rapid expansion - its population grew from 200,000 in 1600 to 6.5m by 1901 - turned it into the sprawling city we see today ✔ Farms became railway sheds and sidings and Battersea's population of 6,000 people in 1840 increased to 168,000 by 1910 ✔ It retains a pleasant village green, as well as a couple of riverside pubs
I’m Not Joking, This Mini Clothing Steamer Will Help You Be A Better Adult
9/20/2018, 2:07:58 PMThe PurSteam Elite Steamer is legit one of the best things I've bought on Amazon. ✔ If this pup even acts like it's getting ready to stop working, I'll be online ordering a new one to be delivered STAT!! Snowdenr Love is an understatement when I think about how I feel about this steamer! But I LOVE this steamer to the 10th power and would give it 10 stars if that were an option
Royal rules: Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton are not allowed to do THIS during the day
9/20/2018, 2:06:51 PMMEGHAN MARKLE and Kate Middleton are both members of the Royal Family, which means there are a number of rules they must follow – including what they wear in public. ✔ The former US actress had to ditch her favourite filthy and sexy food when she joined the family ✔ However, this isn’t the only fashion protocol the royals must follow ✔ The one time she did a red lip, she just didn’t feel comfortable with it, Daniel explained
Michael Palin wife - who is she? North Korea new series on Channel 5 tonight
9/20/2018, 3:42:36 PMMICHAEL PALIN, 75, is appearing in Michael Palin in North Korea tonight on Channel 5. The Monty Python star will share his experience in the mysterious country. Who is his wife? ✔ North Korea new series on Channel 5 tonight (Image: GETTY) Michael Palin wife: Met his wife Helen Gibbins when he was 15 on a holiday (Image: GETTY) Michael and Helen married in 1966 and they have three children, Thomas, William and Rachel ✔ The 72-year-old appeared on Joanna Lumley's Silk Road Adventure last night, how much is her net worth
EasyJet currently has a whole host of flights under £30 to Europe for 2019
9/20/2018, 2:04:07 PMeasyJet's flights for 2019 have gone on sale for spring and there are some cheap deals to be found including fares under £30 each way ✔ You could bag deals to Dubrovnik (Image: Getty) And it's not just flights which are on offer for spring 2019 ✔ We have a number of exciting destinations to choose from for those looking to jet off on holiday and passengers travelling for business can also take advantage of our regular and convenient flight times to major city airports across our network
GMB's weather girl Lucy Verasamy flashes toned legs in teeny shorts
9/20/2018, 12:48:28 PMLUCY Verasamy is responsible for yet another surge of heat. ✔ Revealing she had attended a training session of sorts in Portugal, Lucy told her 81.8k followers: Fair-weather golfer ✔ Lucy's athletic flashback comes shortly after she turned heads at the opening of a new bar in London last week ✔ Making sure to stand out from the crowd, the weather girl donned a white minidress, which she paired with an oversized blazer
Exclusive interview: Bobi Wine: Defiant after 'torture'
9/20/2018, 2:03:25 PMUgandan popstar-turned-politician Robert Kyagulanyi discusses his detention and alleged torture. ✔ After being released on bail nearly two weeks later, Kyagulanyi was rearrested last week while trying to leave the country to seek medical treatment in the United States for his injuries ✔ Editor's note: These comments have been edited for brevity and clarity
Holidaymaker ridiculed for complaining about ROCK on Cornish beach
9/20/2018, 2:33:50 PMA HOLIDAYMAKER has been ridiculed after complaining about the presence of a rock – on a beach. The unnamed beach-goer demanded action be taken to remove the “hazard” after she in… ✔ Not sure what we can do about our little natural feature but we hope this lady gets well soon ✔ The unhappy beach-goer made just the latest bizarre complaint about beaches in Cornwall over the summer ✔ Earlier this year, a Brit tourist demanded a refund after her Benidorm holiday was ruined by too many Spanish people
Escapes: Savoring your picture-perfect summer vacation
9/20/2018, 2:51:12 PMFunny how the smallest encounters become part of the circle that is life.
Photo tour: Huntington Beach, the original Surf City
9/20/2018, 12:35:16 PMJan and Dean put Huntington Beach, California on the map in 1963 with their "Surf City." More than 50 years later, it still is. ✔ The day is all about heading to the beach and catching a wave, she says ✔ Main Street features a surfing walk of fame, with footprints and handprints of notable surfers ✔ And if you're not a surfer, that's okay – you can always watch from the side of the pier ✔ Join us on a photo tour of Surf City USA in the slideshow above
50 state road trip: Unusual gas stations across the USA
9/20/2018, 1:56:39 PMWe've tracked down some of the most unusual and interesting gas stations and convenience stores in the country. ✔ Alabama: Cowboy’s in Birmingham is a western-themed pit stop ✔ It comes complete with a horse and carriage statue in front ✔ Google Maps Fullscreen Florida: Harold’s Auto Center in Spring Hill is dinosaur-shaped, as it was originally built by Sinclair Oil Co., whose logo is a dinosaur
Free admission to national parks and forests on National Public Lands Day. Be prepared to work
9/20/2018, 2:51:10 PMFree admission to national parks, forests on National Public Lands Day. Be prepared to work. ✔ In California, that means you won’t be charged to visit places such as Yosemite, Death Valley, Joshua Tree, Pinnacles and Sequoia & Kings Canyon national parks ✔ Last year, about 169,000 people turned out to improve local, state and federal public lands ✔ You can help from 9:30 a.m. to noon at Fort Funston Nursery, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Presidio Nursery and from 9 a.m. to noon with the Presidio Park Stewards
Giant new Norwegian Cruise Line ship Norwegian Encore to sail from New York
9/20/2018, 12:01:03 PMNorwegian Cruise Line's new Norwegian Encore will sail in New York City as well as Miami after debuting in late 2019. The 167,800-ton ship will be one of the largest cruise vessels in the world. ✔ Gene Sloan, USA TODAY Fullscreen Last SlideNext Slide An artist drawing shows Norwegian Cruise Line's next new ship, Norwegian Encore, sailing near New York City.(Photo: Dong Wenjie, Getty Images) Norwegian Cruise Line's next new ship will sail from New York City in addition to Miami
Hurricane Maria one year later: Puerto Rico urges travelers to return
9/20/2018, 1:14:52 PMHurricane Maria made landfall on Puerto Rico one year ago. Since then, the island has tried to fully recover and says it wants and needs tourists. ✔ Another 11 hotels are scheduled to open between now and January ✔ He says the island still has to build its resilience and strength against future disasters ✔ The island is stronger and stronger every day, and the people are thinking long-term about how to keep moving forward, Andres says
It's more than just child's play on a weekend escape to Legoland in Carlsbad
9/20/2018, 1:25:38 PMAt Carlsbad's Legoland, a plethora of plastic bricks, stimulating interactive exhibits, interesting food choices and the recently opened Castle Hotel are more than enough to hold the attention of two young boys — and their grandparents. ✔ For lunch in the park, we were pleased to find organic salads, made-to-order deli sandwiches and Chinese bao as well as the usual hot dogs and hamburgers ✔ Most of the rides encouraged their involvement, whether it was spraying water at other guests in Splash Battle, driving mini-cars in Driving School or pressing buttons to destroy 3-D ninjas while jolting through the video-game-like Ninjago ride
25 cool volunteer opportunities for National Public Lands Day
9/20/2018, 3:54:45 PMVolunteer opportunities help keep America's parks and public lands a vital resource for future generations. ✔ Last year, more than 1,400 Yosemite Facelift volunteers contributed a total of 9,692 hours and collected 14,762 pounds of trash ✔ The Trash Bash makes cleaning up litter fun and competitive ✔ See where you can do some good in the slideshow above, or contact a park near you for more options
Have a 'Harry Potter' Christmas feast at Hogwarts this winter
9/20/2018, 1:02:34 PMPotterheads can scarf down some of Harry's favorites this Christmas at the Warner Bros. Studio Tour in London. Buzz60's Tony Spitz has the details. ✔ Potterheads can scarf down some of Harry's favorites this Christmas at the Warner Bros
Get an early peek at Death Valley's flood-damaged Scotty's Castle
9/20/2018, 1:20:19 PMYou can see flood-ravaged parts of Death Valley National Park on a tour on Sundays, beginning in the late fall through spring. ✔ It left behind massive piles of mud and rock as much as 4 feet deep in the visitor center that had to be cleared using hand tools ✔ (National Park Service) Those taking the tour will reach the castle in park vans ✔ Rangers occasionally lead tours to the house, about five miles from the imposing home named for him
Explore West Africa on a small-ship adventure
9/20/2018, 1:20:17 PMView wildlife from the bow of a small ship on an eight-day cruise. ✔ Spot wildlife from the bow of a small ship on a new eight-day adventure offered by Peregrine ✔ The cruise, which sails round trip from Dakar, Senegal, offers opportunities to explore the Saloum Delta, home to crocodiles and manatees, before heading up the Gambia River and a stop at Kunta Kinteh Island, named after the character in Roots and a UNESCO World Heritage site
FIONA PRICE previews tonight’s TV: A match for war heroes
9/20/2018, 3:01:45 PMSIX Emmerdale stars step up to mark 100 years since the end of the First World War with a look at the heroic experiences of Yorkshiremen and women in EMMERDALE 1918 (ITV, 8.30pm). ✔ Set up with translators to watch his every move, Michael visits a government-run spa where people can get one of 12 officially sanctioned haircuts - wonder how popular the distinctive 'Jong-un' is - and an art school where students have to make propaganda posters rather than let their imaginations run wild
Woman slammed for staging 'ridiculous' business class photo on plane
9/20/2018, 12:31:13 PMInstagram influencer Harimao Lee has been called out over a photo she shared from a recent trip to Rome ✔ While many may grimace at the term 'influencer' , there's no doubt that people will go to extraordinary lengths to get the perfect pic for social media ✔ A third added: Oh ffs love neck your plonk, go to sleep and decide the next day if you actually have a life
Demi Rose flaunts her eye-popping cleavage in a tiny sports bra
9/20/2018, 2:38:02 PMThe busty model, 23, ensured her eye-popping cleavage was on full display in a sports bra as she pouted for the camera in a sultry Instagram selfie on Wednesday. ✔ She has been soaking up the sun on an idyllic Ibiza break ✔ Speaking to The Sun, she revealed: 'Movies have always been a passion of mine since I went to stage school ✔ Any bad thing I eat my body isn't used to it and just puts on the weight ✔ That means no birthday cake! 'All I've eaten today is nuts
One Year After Deadly Hurricane Maria, the Best Way to Help Puerto Rico Is to Vacation There
9/20/2018, 3:41:39 PMOn the 1-year anniversary of the category 5 hurricane's landfall, here's why tourists should consider returning to the Caribbean island ✔ For those looking to support the island with more than their tourism dollars, many charitable organizations will arrange volunteering trips that still allow guests to take in Puerto Rico’s charm and natural beauty while doing good ✔ Amigos de los Animales focuses on the stray animals that were abandoned during the storm, and pairs volunteers with shelters who need help cleaning and managing adoptions
Touching the Void, Bristol Old Vic, review: a stirring testament to human fortitude and the power of theatre
9/20/2018, 1:17:27 PMIt feels wonderfully apt that the Bristol Old Vic is reopening – at the end of a £26m renovation project – with a world premiere theatrical adaptation of Joe Simpson’s mountaineering memoir Touching the Void. ✔ Yates finally made the heart-stopping decision to sever the rope connecting them, leaving his stricken pal marooned inside a crevasse ✔ By luck and incredible pluck Simpson found his way out, dragging, hopping, yelping across treacherous terrain, arriving – near-dead - at base camp just as Yates was poised to leave ✔ Tickets: 0117 987 7877; bristololdvic.org.uk; then tours
If You Hate Pooping In Public Places, You Need This Cheap Spray
9/20/2018, 1:03:48 PMYour new ~number two~ won't take any crap with Unicorn Gold bathroom spray! ✔ It starts working the magic before you even drop the deuce in the pool ✔ Check out BuzzFeed Reviews to find the best things for every budget! The best things at three price points The best things at three price points More BuzzFeed Reviews More BuzzFeed Reviews
Meghan and Harry's Kensington Palace lunch was decorated by Meghan?
9/20/2018, 3:23:01 PMThe Kensington Palace party hosted to celebrate the launch of the Together cookbook has clear touches of the Duchess of Sussex's signature laid-back style. ✔ 'Guests can see over them and they can easily be moved to accommodate glassware, sharing platters [and other tableware] ✔ Highlights included a coconut chicken curry, aubergine masala and a range of chapatis and sharing dips ✔ The food was washed down with Mint Tea and Ginger tea
Duchess Meghan: Style Diary
9/20/2018, 2:45:49 PMDuchess Meghan's Smythe wool coat provided a burst of color at a launch party for a charity cookbook for which she wrote the foreword on Sept. 20, 2018. The outerwear stands out against the neutrals worn by her dates for the celebration, Prince Harry, and her mom, Doria Ragland. ✔ She and Prince Harry joined the queen at the Queen's Young Leaders Awards ceremony at Buckingham Palace on June 26, 2018 ✔ John Stillwell/ AP One month after her wedding to Prince Harry, Duchess Meghan made her debut June 19 at Royal Ascot, Britain's equivalent to the Kentucky Derby ✔ You may also want to view these photo galleries: Replay
26 Things People Who Are Tired All The Time Will Appreciate
9/20/2018, 3:22:20 PMNo shame in the sleepiness game. ✔ And check out our BuzzFeed Reviews picks for the best Bluetooth headphones ✔ Check out all of BuzzFeed’s gift guides! The best things at three price points The best things at three price points More BuzzFeed Reviews More BuzzFeed Reviews
What Is Gastroenteritis?
9/20/2018, 3:55:38 PMAlso known as the stomach flu, condition can often be prevented – and overcome swiftly. ✔ [See: Should I Wash the Turkey Before Cooking It?] How Can Gastroenteritis Be Prevented ✔ The truth is, the condition can't always be avoided, but you can significantly lower your risk of succumbing to it if you take these precautions: Practice excellent hand-washing hygiene ✔ Different Types of Pain, Explained View All 11 Slides
GoPro Hero7 Black: Say goodbye to shake and hello to live streams
9/20/2018, 1:10:04 PMAnd it's actually black this time. ✔ For example, if you set it to 30x, 5 minutes of recording creates a 10-second TimeWarp video ✔ I'll know for sure after some more testing and I'll be back with a final verdict ✔ Note: Jim Lanzone, CEO of CBS Interactive -- which operates CNET -- is a member of GoPro's board of directors
My boys have seen my racy lingerie shoots & I'd pose nude for Playboy again
9/20/2018, 1:20:31 PMDANIELLE Lloyd has revealed she doesn’t mind her four boys seeing her saucy lad mag snaps, and says she would pose nude again at 34 – but only for Playboy. Speaking to Fabulous Online a… ✔ DANIELLE Lloyd has revealed she doesn't mind her four boys seeing her saucy lad mag snaps, and says she would pose nude again at 34 - but only for Playboy ✔ She added: Potty training with George was quite difficult ✔ That’s a struggle, having to change sheets every single day ✔ In more celeb news, Holly Willoughby made a brilliant parenting mistake on yesterday's show - which ALL mums can relate to
They Shouldn’t Mess With Us: Shoigu Explains Why Starting a Fight With Russia Is Just NOT Worth It
9/20/2018, 2:02:07 PMTranscript: Report of the Week ✔ The S-300, S-400, Pantsir, and Buk AA-missile systems ✔ Strategic bombers delivering cruise missile strikes ✔ - On the other hand, an army must always be ready for war ✔ But it happened so, that I was beaten by a Northern Fleet ensign who was the first to send his 2,000 rubles ✔ My colleagues wanted to fix the situation but I decided to let the ensign be the first
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