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Dubai holidays: These are the travel rules you need to know when visiting the UAE

9/2/2018, 10:48:03 AM
DUBAI holidays are exciting for plenty of reasons but it’s key to remember that travelling to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) isn’t as simple as visiting European countries. These are the travel rules you need to know. ✔ This visa will allow you to stay in Dubai for up to 30 days ✔ Bringing in any pornography is illegal, as is importing pork products ✔ In June 2017 all air and sea points of entry between UAE and Qatar were closed after UAE authorities announced the suspension of diplomatic relations with Qatar ✔ If you have a question about your travel plans you should contact your airline or travel company, advises the FCO



Cardiff City vs Arsenal LIVE STREAM: How to watch Premier League football online

9/2/2018, 12:00:12 PM
ARSENAL will be looking for a second Premier League win on the bounce, as the Gunners travel to the Cardiff City Stadium. Here's how to live stream the match online. ✔ Coverage will air on Sky Sports Premier League (channel 402 for Sky customers, 856 for Sky HD, 512 Virgin and 403 TalkTalk) and Sky Sports Main Event (channel 401 for Sky customers, 855 for Sky HD, 511 Virgin, 402 BT TV and 402 TalkTalk) ✔ NOW TV doesn't even require a typical television to use, as it is also available on a NOW TV Box, Chromecast, PS4, PS3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, Roku, LG Smart TV, PC or Mac, and selected mobile and tablet devices



Meghan Markle and Prince Harry could be joined by new family member on Australia tour

9/2/2018, 10:47:59 AM
MEGHAN MARKLE will be joining her husband Prince Harry on their first official tour overseas this October to Australia. However, the pair could be joined by their newest family member. ✔ (Image: Getty) A strict quarantine of 10 days must be followed for the pet, who first fly to Melbourne, and can cost thousands of dollars per animal ✔ The Queen still has two dorgis - a dachshund-corgi mix - called Vulcan and Candy, after Princess Margaret's dachshund Pipkin mated with one of the Queen’s corgis



Kate Middleton headed to this country after breaking up with Prince William

9/2/2018, 12:00:10 PM
KATE MIDDLETON has travelled to many countries since joining the Royal Family after marrying Prince William. Yet there was one country she visited in the brief time that the pair split in 2007. ✔ Kate Middleton: The royal visited Dublin with her mother Carol Middleton in April 2007 (Image: WENN) The Irish Times stated that Kate politely declined to say a few words to reporters at the exhibitor due to not partaking in press interviews ✔ The pair visited Trinity College during their stay as well as the Famine memorial



Plus size blogger reveals top body confidence tip – and it couldn't be easier

9/2/2018, 10:04:18 AM
PLUS size blogger Kirsty Leanne spoke to Daily Star Online about body positivity. She also revealed her top tip for feeling more confident. ✔ She said: Before I started blogging I hardly saw plus size people in fashion world, which was incredibly disheartening as it made me feel like my body wasn't 'normal' ✔ It can be so hard to get over your fears when it comes to body confidence, but seeing so many fantastic people doing it and rocking their swimwear is hopefully going to be a great encouragement to someone in need of a little boost



Sarajevo, the city where east meets west

9/2/2018, 6:23:35 AM
Its idyllic mountain setting and diverse heritage makes Sarajevo one of Europe’s most intriguing cities. Yet it is its indomitable spirit that makes it truly special ✔ Like the views from Mount Trebević, the drama in Pigeon Square is ever-changing but one constant is the wonderful ice-cream being sold by street vendors in an alluring range of flavours ✔ And it does that with dignity, resilience, an indomitable spirit and hope ✔ Browse Guardian Holidays to find a range of fantastic trips



Wild swims and mountain walks in Norway

9/2/2018, 9:13:09 AM
The last leg of his Scandi tour takes Kevin Rushby to Norway. On this odyssey, he’s discovered the best things – swimming in fjords, spectacular hikes, wild camping – are free ✔ Night never really falls, just a glowing twilight inhabited by midges ✔ Maddy on the Sugar Mountain, Sukkertoppen, overlooking Ã…lesund ✔ Photograph: Kevin Rushby for the Guardian Next morning we drive to fjord-side Ã…ndelsnes, where we take a footpath out of town up a steeply wooded hill ✔ By clicking on an affiliate link, you accept that Skimlinks cookies will be set



Time to get going to beat Labor Day traffic as you hit the road for the three-day weekend

9/2/2018, 11:28:13 AM
You'll want to drive defensively too, especially in light of a recent study that shows L.A. drivers are among the worst in the country. ✔ That’s important for a holiday weekend, said Ken Rosen, executive vice president and chief clams officer at Allstate ✔ For now, travelers in California the second most expensive gasoline market in the country after Hawaii, AAA reports will pay more for their fuel ✔ They have company on the Left Coast: Washington state travelers will pay $3.37 a gallon and Oregon drivers $3.25 a gallon



Road trip: Top 10 best USA road trips revealed - which would you choose?

9/2/2018, 10:48:07 AM
ROAD trips are a fantastic way to explore the incredible landscape and cities of the USA. From Nevada and Hawaii, to Tennessee and Maryland, these are the top 10 best road trips in America to enjoy if you go on holiday. ✔ The full route through five states will take between one and two weeks ✔ Don’t miss the Grand Basin National Park with 18 separate mountain ranges, the ghosts of old mining towns and the Hickson Petroglyph Recreation Area with 10,000-year-old rock carvings ✔ A stop definitely not to miss along the route is the iconic Shoe Tree of Middlegate where generations of passers-by have strung up their shoes



Google Maps Street View captures man in very rude situation while on residential street

9/2/2018, 11:05:49 AM
GOOGLE MAPS Street View is able to capture people in award situations when mapping a region. A man was caught in a very rude situation when spotted outside a house in Bulgaria. ✔ Google Maps Street View: A man was peeping into a house with the curtains closed (Image: Google Maps) It is often considered rude to look through private property ✔ The sign revealed the height was nine foot, which is much shorter than most delivery vans



Med & board voyage was heaven Sant

9/2/2018, 5:53:32 AM
SUNNY Santorini has a flavour all of its own. ✔ These famous berries also feature in another speciality made of creamy goat’s cheese on a bed of breadcrumbs and thyme with a smear of wonderful red purée on top ✔ Next up was Crete and its port and main city, Heraklion ✔ To book, visit pocruises.com or call 03453 555 111



The Solomon Islands are known for wreck dives, but there's so much more to explore above water

9/2/2018, 11:43:32 AM
These islands, deep in the South Pacific, are known for World War II battle sites and wreck dives, but there's so much more to learn.



Moon in tough spot

9/2/2018, 8:15:28 AM
undefined ✔ The envoy's visit to Pyongyang comes amid a deadlock in U.S.-North Korea denuclearization talks ✔ During the next summit, Moon should encourage Kim to uphold his commitment to denuclearization and make more concrete steps to end the North's missile and nuclear development



Autumn dance festival extends late into the Toyama night

9/2/2018, 6:20:21 AM
TOYAMA--Although heavy rain led to some flooding in Toyama Prefecture the day before, the annual dan ✔ With a history dating back more than 300 years, the dance festival--designed to pray for protection against strong seasonal winds and a bountiful autumn harvest--has also become a major tourist draw ✔ The men and women dancers all wore their straw hats in a way to cover their faces



26 things you probably didn't know about swimming across the English Channel

9/2/2018, 7:19:28 AM
undefined ✔ The environmental campaigner and UN Patron of the Oceans is estimated to have made as many as 750,000 strokes ✔ The fastest was Australian Trent Grimsey in six hours and 55 minutes in 2012 ✔ Comedian David Walliams swam the Channel for Comic Relief in 2006 ✔ Christine Bleakley water-skied across the Channel in 2010



Is Koh Samui the perfect holiday island?

9/2/2018, 7:19:26 AM
undefined ✔ There can’t be many beach towns more odious than Koh Samui’s Chaweng ✔ A branch of Hooters opened last summer, so… there’s that, too ✔ The pool and beach areas are beautifully arranged, and the service is fawning; the rooms are huge, many with private pools, albeit with strangely under-sized bathtubs



Liquid by Mark Miodownik review – lacking in substance

9/2/2018, 10:35:49 AM
A weak central conceit mars this study of the many liquids that keep western societies running smoothly ✔ And, yes, Liquid has charms and demonstrates much of Miodownik’s literary flair, but sadly falls short of the quality of its predecessor ✔ I am also indebted to him for the revelation that humans can produce as much as a litre of saliva a day ✔ As it is, the book leaves the reader feeling unrefreshed and rather drained



Trump's ASEAN summit snub fuels doubts about US commitment

9/2/2018, 4:14:23 AM
He's not the first US President to skip the annual meeting but it's seen as a strategic error as China works to build its presence in the region. ✔ In 2007, then US President George W Bush drew flak for rescheduling a planned meeting with Asean leaders in Singapore ✔ Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the ASEAN summit in Singapore in November ✔ Our new podcast series from the team behind Phoebe's Fall View episodes



Hope and caution in North Korea as Kim Jong Un shifts gears

9/2/2018, 8:07:15 AM
Tanned and wearing a swimsuit, So Myong Il walks to the barbecue pit and throws on some clams. ✔ Kim is ardently wooing South Korean investment to help him build the very things Trump was offering: infrastructure, particularly roads and railways, and the development of selected tourism zones ✔ After a high-profile chill last year, he is also actively courting Beijing, which continues to be an essential source of fuel, a key market for North Korea’s coal and other natural resources and a fairly reliable check on U.S. power in the region ✔ Follow him on Instagram and Twitter: @EricTalmadge



'I gave up nursing to become a train driver'

9/2/2018, 6:04:25 AM
Laura MacDonald, 35, from Perthshire in Scotland, has had a rather unusual career change ✔ You see the same faces, and I’m always ready to wave at drivers I know.’ Read More 'Stop the train!' Newbie police officer sprints onto track to save unconscious man lying in path of freight locomotive Laura loves her new job (Image: BBC) Laura learns one route at a time, and currently drives a train from Selhurst, Surrey to London Victoria



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