Hot Hotel: Inside Little Albion Guest House, Sydney – in pictures | Telegraph Travel
9/25/2018, 8:53:37 AMLittle Albion, tucked discreetly down a lane in Sydney’s hipster district of Surry Hills, mixes clever architecture and on-trend design with a big dose of home-away-from-home charm. ✔ Little Albion, located in Sydney’s hipster district of Surry Hills, mixes clever architecture and on-trend design with a big dose of home-away-from-home charm ✔ Staff are clad in suits and cravats but there is nothing stiff or stately about the service ✔ A partnership with Airbnb also means that Little Albion can be booked as a single listing for AUD$15,000 (£8,296) a night
Could Trump put an end to the Iranian art boom?
9/25/2018, 9:43:42 AMFrom trade sanctions to the travel ban, US policy towards Tehran may be damaging Iran's burgeoning art market. ✔ This unstable environment is also making collectors anxious, claimed Noyani ✔ And for artists in the country, the current hardships may yet serve as a source of creative inspiration ✔ We can only keep optimistic and hope that an interesting genre of art will result from these difficult times, Noyani said
Spectacular photos taken hanging out of a helicopter
9/25/2018, 9:12:49 AMJin-Woo Prensena personifies "daredevil photographer." Find out how he puts a helicopter and nerves of steel to use to get stunning pictures. ✔ Pictured here, LAX airport, Los Angeles, California ✔ So imagine how photographer Jin-Woo Prensena feels hanging out of a helicopter ✔ Thanks to his determination and daring attitude, don't be surprised if you see Prensena hovering above a city near you soon
Four beautiful railway lines that escaped Beeching's axe at the 11th hour
9/25/2018, 9:01:57 AMundefined ✔ Opening out on either side is a panorama of the Derbyshire Peak District, some of Britain’s most exhilarating walking country ✔ See eskvalleyrailway.co.uk; www.yorkshire.com Dr Beeching’s Axe 50 Years On: Illustrated Memories of Britain’s Lost Railways by Julian Holland (David and Charles, £18.99)
Queen Elizabeth was once also Queen of this unlikely African country
9/25/2018, 9:17:19 AMQUEEN ELIZABETH II, 92, has reigned over the United Kingdom for over 60 years and she is the most widely travelled monarch. However, many people do not realise the UK is not the only country she has ruled during her lifetime. ✔ In April 2017, Her Majesty’s daughter Princess Anne, 68, was welcomed in Freetown for a three-day official visit ✔ The Queen returned to Kenya on a number of occasions, attending an official state visit in 1983 as a guest of President Daniel Arap Moi, where she returned to the Treetops hotel ✔ She also visited the Commonwealth country in 1972 and 1991
Five reasons to choose Sofitel
9/25/2018, 9:36:16 AMThe hotel booking landscape is a confusing one but if you're looking for genuine luxury in multiple locations, this worldwide chain could be ideal ✔ Indeed, it aims to embody French modern luxury and art de vivre across all its hotels ✔ Wine Is any culture more renowned for the quality of its wine than France ✔ Sofitel London St James, for example, is offering a four-course tasting menu with pairings put together by chef sommelier Dominique Milardi
'Un-Islamic': Brit artist's tidal gallery in the Maldives is destroyed
9/25/2018, 11:10:40 AMThe gallery at the Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi that opened in July featured semi-submerged exhibits that disappeared and reappeared with the tide. ✔ It is unclear why the sculptures were not raised from the waters until Friday, just two days before Yameen was turfed out of office ✔ A video posted by state media showed several men tearing a statue off a plinth ✔ MailOnline Travel has contacted the hotel for comment ✔ Its name translates into English as Secret Water Island
Game Of Thrones film locations to open as tourist attractions in Northern Ireland
9/25/2018, 10:48:21 AMFILMING locations from Game of Thrones are set to open to the public from next year. The Northern Irish spots will open to tourists for the first time as the final series ever airs on TV in 2019. F… ✔ Titanic Studios (King's Landing) HBO 11 King's Landing scenes were filmed at Titanic Studios in Belfast Titanic Studios in Belfast is where many of the show's King's Landing scenes were filmed ✔ Sun Online Travel previously revealed that fans may have a bit of a wait to see the final episodes of the show - as filming has been delayed
Why Edinburgh's famous clock hasn't been on time since 1902
9/25/2018, 11:56:53 AMundefined ✔ Those extra 118 seconds gave poor timekeepers just enough extra faffing leeway, the theory went, and it's a policy still in place today ✔ It dominates a government-owned complex of buildings in Mecca, Saudi Arabia; and the clock face is also the world's largest, at 141ft in diameter ✔ 17 of the world's most beautiful clock towers
The lowdown on comedian and actor Karl Pilkington
9/25/2018, 8:10:13 AMKARL Pilkington rose to fame as Ricky Gervais’ hilarious right hand man. Here’s everything you need to know about the comedian who’s working on a new scripted comedy series for Sk… ✔ In 2007 Karl made a cameo appearance in Ricky Gervais' show Extras as an autograph hunter ✔ She met Karl while working at Manchester's Key 103 Radio Station ✔ On The Ricky Gervais Show Karl said she gave him 20p for a hot chocolate and added Next thing I know she's living with me
Jacinda Ardern Makes History At The UN By Bringing Baby Neve To Peace Summit
9/25/2018, 8:38:18 AMStaff even gave the three-month-old a special security pass. ✔ Jacinda Ardern has made history at the United Nations, becoming the first female leader to bring a baby to a meeting at the organisation’s New York headquarters ✔ Just 5 percent of the world’s leaders are women, so we need to make them as welcome here as possible, he said
Martin Lewis Money Saving Expert reveals the bank account to switch to before Christmas
9/25/2018, 8:55:29 AMMARTIN LEWIS, the Money Saving Expert, 45, appeared on Lorraine this Morning to reveal some tips for Christmas. How can you save money over the winter period? ✔ M&S are offering a £125 discount card and then £25 each month ✔ Student’s eligibility for this loan is judge based on their parents’ income ✔ The account is part of a new Help to Save scheme by the government and applies to low-income families or those receiving tax credits
Parents face £70 fine for car parking offences near schools - Are you at risk of a fine?
9/25/2018, 11:59:12 AMPARENTS parking around their children’s school face £70 fine for offences in crackdown using a new camera car. ✔ More parking restrictions will be imposed outside schools Councillor Blake Pain, the county council’s cabinet member for environment and transport said to Leicester Live: We’re launching the scheme which essentially makes more zig-zag zones enforceable outside schools and we believe it will go some way to alleviating concerns
How many episodes there are of ITV's Strangers
9/25/2018, 9:31:45 AMProfessor Jonah Mulray, played by John Simm, lives a sheltered life until it is shattered when his wife dies in a car crash ✔ Professor Jonah Mulray, played by John Simm, lives a sheltered life until it is shattered when his wife dies in a car crash ✔ Read More TV Guide: Best shows to watch this Autumn 2018 John Simm playing The Master in Doctor Who (Image: BBC / Doctor Who) She had been living out in Hong Kong for six months but his crippling fear of flying prevented him from visiting her, but her death causes him to travel across the globe to identify her body ✔ The cast also features Anthony Hayes, Tim McInnerny, Anthony Wong, Katie Leung and Raquel Cassidy
Everything you need to know about the new Scrabble words for 2018
9/25/2018, 8:20:10 AMWE LOVE Scrabble, but we can’t be the only ones who’ve had a tiff with a family member over which letter combinations are allowed. So we’re very excited to hear that hundreds of n… ✔ WE LOVE Scrabble, but we can't be the only ones who've had a tiff with a family member over which letter combinations are allowed ✔ It's not just longer terms that have been allowed in - the long-awaited validation of OK is finally here ✔ Here, The Sun picks out a few of the latest additions to help you score: ARANCINI – Deep-fried risotto balls
Topshop launch 20% student discount and you can get an extra £15 off on top
9/25/2018, 11:49:47 AMCelebrate the beginning of winter term and Fresher's Week with a bit of retail therapy ✔ Sign up to Quidco for free Click on the ' £15 Topshop deal' and head to the retailer's website using the tracked links ✔ Make your purchase as normal, including any student discount promotion, and Quidco will track your order and pay out your £15 bonus within 30 days ✔ However, with more complex services like travel and financial products, this period can be extended to six months
You may soon get in trouble for wearing a bikini at tourist destinations in Bali
9/25/2018, 11:40:01 AMBALI is worried the quality of its tourists is declining — and it’s considering tough new rules to stop offensive behaviour. Sick of Western tourists climbing on holy sites or disrespectfully posin… ✔ In 2016, a young woman dressed in a bikini sparked outrage in Bali when she was photographed in a yoga pose in front of a temple ✔ The shorts that show actual bum cheek and the crop tops ✔ This article was originally published on News.com.au and has been reproduced with permission
Is Stockholm's underground the most beautiful in the world?
9/25/2018, 9:08:18 AMIs Stockholm's underground the most beautiful in the world? ✔ Rome unveils 'museum' metro station packed with hundreds of ancient artefacts The entrance of Kungsträdgården, which means the 'king’s garden' in Swedish, was once planned to be built within the park of the same name ✔ Opened in 1975, Nackrosen station is set below a residential area near a former film production site known as Gamla Filmstaden
Google Maps Street View: Man photographed doing incredibly strange activity in public
9/25/2018, 10:11:47 AMGOOGLE Maps Street View frequently captures peoples unawares as the Google car crosses the roads of the world - and the results of such surprise photos can be highly entertaining, as this image shows. ✔ Another bizarre snapshot shows what looks to be a man, judging by his body, yet instead of a human head, the man has a horse head sitting on his shoulders ✔ Unfortunately, there appears no obvious explanation for the man’s horse head so Google viewers will simply have to keep on guessing
Hip book documents the 'surprisingly diverse' world of gas stations
9/25/2018, 8:22:06 AMIt’s A Gas! delves with aplomb into the heady world of gas stations, picking out some of the most fascinating and coolest examples around – past and present, from the U.S to Europe. ✔ Most drivers fill up their cars at gas stations (petrol stations to Brits) without giving a second thought to what the building looks like ✔ The aircraft was painstakingly dismantled in 2014 and taken to a hangar to be restored The striking Repsol gas station in San Agustín de Guadalix, close to the Spanish capital, Madrid
Book 2 nights in Barcelona or Lisbon from £69pp this autumn - incl flights & hotel
9/25/2018, 10:48:24 AMFANCY a city break in the sun this autumn? Plan your escape with these great value deals for Barcelona, Lisbon and Porto breaks. You could be strolling along Las Ramblas, bar-hopping in Lisbon̵… ✔ Getty - Contributor 2 Visit the old town and Sao Jorge Castle in Lisbon on a two-night trip from £79pp this autumn Lovely Lisbon offers up top-notch historical sights - such as the Belem Tower or Sao Jorge Castle - as well as world-class eateries and a buzzing nightlife, making it an increasingly popular spot for a city trip
Flights: Pilot reveals the real reason you have to put your tray table up during take off
9/25/2018, 8:17:36 AMFLIGHTS require passengers to obey numerous rules, many of which can confuse those flying. One regulation is to put your tray table up - and an easyJet pilot has now revealed why that is. ✔ Flights:Leaving a tray table open could prove a hazard should the captain have to abort take off (Image: Getty Images) Stowing a tray table also means fliers put any loose objects such as phones, iPads, books and food in the seat pouch or under the seat which limits the number of dangerous projectiles in the cabin
How deadly intersections are being made safer by bright patterns
9/25/2018, 10:04:35 AMThe Bloomberg Initiative for Road Safety has transformed a number of junctions in countries including India, Brazil and Colombia with striking colours that it claims makes them much safer. ✔ There are over 1.3million deaths and up to 50million injuries on the roads every year ✔ It said: ‘Without action, road traffic crashes will become the seventh leading cause of death by 2030 ✔ [These] interventions have been proven to reduce road traffic fatalities and injuries in low and middle-income countries.’ Scroll down to see its bright ideas for yourself..
The new rules that could make flying better for everyone
9/25/2018, 11:40:02 AMWE CAN endure the flight delays and questionable in-flight meals, but if there’s one thing we, the air travelling public, can no longer stand, it’s the ever-shrinking aeroplane seat. As airlines cr… ✔ It would ban pets from being stowed in the overhead compartment too, which appeared to be in response to another case from this year involving the in-flight death of a family’s beloved french bulldog ✔ This article was originally published on News.com.au and has been reproduced with permission
Top 10: the best Cotswolds spa hotels
9/25/2018, 8:53:40 AMAn expert guide to the top spa hotels in the Cotswolds, including the best for pampering treatments, swimming pools, saunas, steam rooms and hot tubs, as well as gardens, gourmet dining, first-class service and cosy bars, in locations including Chipping Norton, Chipping Campden, Malmesbury, Cheltenham, Cirencester and Tetbury. ✔ The icing on the cake is the exceptional C-side spa ✔ Quite apart from the 73-par golf course there are two tennis courts, two squash courts, a gym, bike spinning studio and indoor swimming pool, so plenty of options for an active but relaxing weekend away.Read expert review From£123per night Check availability Rates provided by Booking.com
Inside the cafe that looks like a CARTOON
9/25/2018, 9:30:07 AMCafe Yeonnam-dong in Seoul opened last year and everything inside from the decor to the furniture and crockery have a striped black-and-white cartoonish aesthetic. ✔ But this is a real life cafe in South Korea cleverly designed to give customers the distinct impression that they're inside a cartoon ✔ Cafe Yeonnam-dong in Seoul opened last year and everything inside from the decor to the furniture and crockery have a striped black-and-white cartoonish aesthetic ✔ Scroll down to see one of the world's most mind-boggling cafes..
Glenn Close said Fatal Attraction should be retold Alex Forrest's view
9/25/2018, 10:04:34 AMGlenn Close, 71, an activist for a greater understanding for mental health issues, told the Radio Times her 1987 role 'did nothing but feed into the stigma' of mental health. ✔ Speaking of the new film, the three-time Tony and Emmy Award winner told the Radio Times: 'The fights were very organic ✔ Activist: The actress, an activist for a greater understanding for mental health issues, told this week's Radio Times she had reservations about the 'bunny boiling' scene at the time
Mother says her daughters caught hand, foot and mouth on holiday
9/25/2018, 11:53:27 AMDanielle MacIntyre spent £3,000 on a seven-night break to the Club Mac hotel in Alcudia, Majorca, with children Nevah, aged three, and five-month-old Milla. ✔ It is most common in children under 10, with outbreaks occurring at nurseries and schools ✔ 'We would like to assure our customers that their health and safety is our number one priority.' They added: 'We work closely with all hotels to ensure that health and safety standards meet the very high requirements that we and our customers expect.'
Money INSIDE man's abscess to grieving mum's chilling screams, nurses share worst cases
9/25/2018, 11:39:49 AMWHEN you work in A&E you’re bound to see all sorts – from bizarre injuries to the most heartbreaking scenes. Our nurses are front-line witnesses to this every day, seeing things man… ✔ WHEN you work in A&E you're bound to see all sorts - from bizarre injuries to the most heartbreaking scenes ✔ Was induced at 32 weeks and her entire abdomen was overcome with malignant tutors by this time ✔ Baby was born, sent to NICU and mum was sent home on hospice ✔ Email us at tips@the-sun.co.uk or call 0207 782 4368
Anarchy at the south pole: Santiago Sierra plants the black flag to destroy all borders
9/25/2018, 10:42:17 AMThe Spanish provocateur, who once filled a former synagogue with lethal gas, has gone to the ends of the earth to liberate humankind ✔ Borders disgust me – as an idea and as a personal experience ✔ Called 245 Cubic Metres, the installation in Pulheim near Cologne created lethal levels of carbon monoxide by attaching hoses to the exhausts of six cars ✔ That’s the equivalent of £1.90, twice the country’s minimum wage
It’s bad enough to have a food allergy. But then you have to deal with the skepticism.
9/25/2018, 11:24:58 AMFood allergies are increasing but still a mystery, and meanwhile, there are a lot of doubts. ✔ In Britain, top chefs revolted when the European Union ordered restaurants and caterers to list 14 allergens on their menus ✔ The institute is named for Elliot and Roslyn Jaffe, founders of the retailer Dressbarn, whose family foundation funds the enterprise ✔ Lavanya Ramanathan is a Washington Post staff writer
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