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Hanzhong to host global final of Miss Tourism World 2018 - Travel

9/3/2018, 7:42:25 AM
undefined ✔ The pageant will feature candidates from over 60 countries and regions around the world, including the United States, France and Brazil ✔ Tourists can enjoy forest parks, ancient towns and mountains and lakes ✔ In the spring, the region draws tourists with its patchwork of blooming rapeseed fields


Legendary Aussie airplane brought back to life

9/3/2018, 12:10:59 AM
Classic Lockheed Super Constellation from 1950s rescued from years of decay on Manila airfield and restored as the legendary aircraft that brought Qantas to the world. ✔ The cargo capacity proved to be inadequate, a problem compounded by the non-availability of the right type of fuel at the Nagoya airport ✔ In these days just before the jet age, the first pressurized, long-haul airliners were already anticipating the sort of transcontinental travel that would take off in the years to come


Who's in the Vanity Fair cast? Olivia Cooke, Suranne Jones, Martin Clunes, Michael Palin, Frances de La Tour and Tom Bateman

9/3/2018, 7:53:12 AM
A new adaptation of William Makepeace Thackeray’s novel Vanity Fair is set to be a huge hit on ITV. But who is starring in the series? Here’s the lowdown. Who’s in the Vanity Fair… ✔ A new adaptation of William Makepeace Thackeray's novel Vanity Fair is set to be a huge hit on ITV ✔ Martin was born on 28 November 1961 in Wimbledon, London ✔ He is best known for his roles in Doc Martin and Men Behaving Badly ✔ Further cast members include: Johnny Flynn Claudia Jessie Simon Russell Beale Claire Skinner David Flynn Charlie Rowe


A local’s guide to Mexico City: 10 tips

9/3/2018, 6:50:58 AM
To understand this anarchically alive metropolis it’s best to visit its disparate neighbourhoods, which tell their own stories and where great food, art and culture await ✔ Sometimes groups dressed in native regalia perform musical and dancing rites, as the site was an important indigenous shrine ✔ Where to stay Photograph: Camila Cossio Chaya B&B Boutique (doubles from $145, chayabnb.com) is on top of Barrio Alameda, a renovated 1920s building, facing Alameda Park ✔ When to go Visit August to November and you’ll either catch the tail-end of the rainy season or the start of the dry season


Stunning photos show Africa's VERY varied landscapes

9/3/2018, 7:53:53 AM
This stunning gallery of images includes a mix of incredible urban and rural landscapes found in Africa, taking you on a journey from Egypt to Madagascar and beyond. ✔ The temperatures in the salty mud can reach 50 degrees Celsius Photographer Geran de Klerk said of this photograph of a leopard taken in South Africa's Kruger National Park: 'The locals call him Cyrus ✔ The sports stadium, built for the 2010 Fifa World Cup, can also be seen © Shutterstock / trevor kittelty Cows stop for a water break around a dam in front of the jaw-dropping Main de Fatima rock formation in Mali © Shutterstock / TravelNerd The Fish River Canyon in south Namibia is the second largest canyon in the world after the Grand Canyon in the U.S. © Shutterstock / leoks The south African archipelago of Mauritius is known for its white sand beaches, lagoons and crystal-clear reefs


Want to minimize jet lag? Here’s what the doctors order.

9/3/2018, 7:35:43 AM
Apps, timetables and melatonin — how to help your body adjust to a new time zone. ✔ Melatonin and avoiding bright light in the evening can help with advancing our biological clock, he says ✔ For those who suffer, the first week will usually be the most challenging, but after that, your body should start to bounce back ✔ Maybe it’s the excuse you need to book that longer vacation and make the most of it


23 Products To Buy This Month That'll Save You Money In The Long Run

9/3/2018, 12:06:06 AM
Like the good kind of payback! ✔ Easy to throw in the washer if it gets soiled and hang to dry ✔ So in other words, this'd be great for camping! Oh, and there's a built-in caribeener and flashlight! FYI, this was the priciest of our top picks for the best portable battery pack on BuzzFeed Reviews ✔ Check out all of BuzzFeed’s gift guides! More BuzzFeed Reviews More BuzzFeed Reviews


Sad summer’s over? 18 ways to keep the health, humour and happiness of your holiday alive

9/3/2018, 6:27:25 AM
Join a club, take a detour – and buy a carafe: positive psychologists on how you can take the novelty and openness of your vacation and apply it to your daily routine ✔ It might be your lunch hour, the hour after the children have gone to bed, but schedule that time and decide what to do with it only when it arrives ✔ Even if you delay switching on the telly for five minutes to squeeze in a walk around the block, noticing the trees or people or cats down your street, maybe even saying hello to the odd one, you will be holidaying in a small way


9 ways parents can help kids cope with jealousy

9/3/2018, 7:36:04 AM
There’s no point trying to vanquish the emotion. But the behavior it leads to can be damaging. ✔ That might be an unstable home life or a learning challenge ✔ That’s when parents can stress their character strengths ✔ We need to find ways to celebrate kids who are feisty, engaged, soulful or spirited but who may not be great athletes or scholars, he says ✔ Fagell is the school counselor at Sheridan School in Washington and a therapist at the Chrysalis Group


Best Tools For Relaxation When You're About To Lose Your Sh*t

9/3/2018, 2:12:37 AM
Because sometimes "keep calm and carry on" is something I CANNOT DO. ✔ This cube is solid, has a great weight to it, and the rubber coating makes it very comfortable in my hand ✔ And if none of these items work, there's alwayssss wine! Tap to play GIF The reviews for this post have been edited for length and/or clarity ✔ Check out all of BuzzFeed’s gift guides! More BuzzFeed Reviews More BuzzFeed Reviews


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