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The best places to travel to in September

9/4/2018, 12:40:36 AM
Meadowood Napa Valley is a Forbes Five Star hotel. Napa Valley's harvest season has begun and will go strong through September. ✔ Meadowood Napa Valley is a Forbes Five Star hotel ✔ Munich Tourist Office Fullscreen None Munich is a very green city ✔ Munich Tourist Office Munich is a very green city ✔ Palace Neuschwanstein in Fussen is known as the fairy tale castle ✔ You may also want to view these photo galleries: Replay


Spain's incredible 21st century ghost towns

9/4/2018, 6:58:44 AM
Spain's incredible 21st century ghost towns ✔ Spain was among the countries worst hit by the 2008 global financial crisis, and has an incredible 3.4 million unfinished building projects ✔ Only this time I photographed these modern ruins from the air in order to get a new perspective of these vast constructions that litter the landscape from south to north of Spain, Mr Redondo says


24 Things That'll Give '90s Kids Acid Flashbacks

9/4/2018, 1:23:36 AM
It's more than a memory, it was a lifestyle. ✔ The taste of the blue Scooby Snacks: 12 ✔ Using this exact paint set: Advertisement 13 ✔ Infomercials for Muzzy, which was basically Rosetta Stone for kids: 16 ✔ Downloading the wrong song on Limewire: 18 ✔ More BuzzFeed Reviews More BuzzFeed Reviews


'Those guys are heartless': Bobi Wine narrates torture ordeal

9/4/2018, 12:01:31 AM
In his statement, Bobi Wine confirms that he believes he survived an assassination attempt in Arua, explaining that he was seated in the co-passenger seat of his Tundra vehicle moments before his driv ✔ He goes ahead to say the Special Forces Command (SFC) soldiers who carried out the operation were specifically looking for him, and that when they finally found him hiding in a hotel room, they hit him on the head with an iron bar ✔ Related articles 00:45 Ugandan High Court grants lawmaker bail over treason charges 27/08 - 13:12 From the same country Bedridden Ugandan MP charged with treason, cleared to travel 9 hours ago Bobi Wine in the US for medical treatment 02/09 - 10:51 Video: Ugandans debate radicalisation after Bobi Wine's music rival is attacked at concert 01/09 - 13:35 View more


'Girlish look' obsession: A problem for Chinese women

9/4/2018, 7:38:32 AM
undefined ✔ Some bloggers, inspired by Zhou's acting, even wrote stories about how to face aging elegantly ✔ Duitang, a website that shares information on lifestyle and travel that is popular among female users, also provides online courses that claims to teach you to get that girly style


PUBG 1.0 patch notes and update news as Xbox One maintenance ENDS

9/4/2018, 12:30:07 AM
PUBG 1.0 patch notes have been revealed by Bluehole Inc, following the long downtime and update news. ✔ Redzone The redzone is smaller and shorter-lasting on Sanhok ✔ This is to let everyone enjoy and delve into each content with time ✔ Also, it’s to let each contents have enough attention from our players, so players won’t be divided having a long matchmaking time for each content


Learning a language keeps brain young even if you’re no good at it

9/4/2018, 1:48:42 AM
The British are the worst in Europe for learning foreign languages, with little over a third of us able to speak anything other than English, according to a recent survey by the European Commission. ✔ ‘But I was surprised at the extent of the effect, especially in the older volunteers ✔ However, other researchers question whether being bilingual really translates into a long-term reduced risk of dementia ✔ In fact, the findings were so promising that I have since been looking at online language courses for myself.’ Trust Me, I’m A Doctor, BBC2, tomorrow at 8pm


Pound to euro exchange rate: Sterling takes another tumble amid ‘Brexit woes’

9/4/2018, 6:53:20 AM
THE POUND has dropped even lower today despite big gains made last week as tensions run high concerning the future of the UK and the EU in Brexit talks - and sterling could be set to worsen, experts warn. ✔ Pound to euro exchange rate: Sterling takes another tumble amid ‘Brexit woes’ (Image: Getty Images) Instead, manufacturers are being held back by the same lack of confidence in the economy that is suppressing Sterling ✔ This means you can buy money when the exchange rate as improved before it falls again


A cook’s tour: Kappabashi Street, Tokyo’s Kitchen Town

9/4/2018, 6:54:22 AM
With its handmade chefs’ knives, ornate chopsticks and bento boxes, the Tokyo street where restaurants buy kitchenware is also a great place for tourists to pick up souvenirs ✔ That is still its primary purpose but now it also attracts savvy visiting foodies who come to stock up on artisan pottery, high-quality Japanese chefs’ knives, handcrafted chopsticks, traditional bento boxes and a mind-boggling array of cooking utensils, (hello, wasabi grater!) for much less than they would pay elsewhere ✔ Browse Guardian Holidays to find a range of fantastic trips


Food, canals and literary festivals – there's more to the Brecon Beacons than sheep

9/4/2018, 7:16:56 AM
Continuing our series on overlooked British gems, we look at the bucolic, culinary and literary Welsh wonders of the Brecon Beacons National Park – often passed over in favour of popular Snowdonia to the country's north. ✔ Continuing our series on overlooked British gems, we look at the bucolic, culinary and literary Welsh wonders of the Brecon Beacons National Park – often passed over in favour of popular Snowdonia to the country's north ✔ There's more to the region than campsites and castles ✔ Beautifully-appointed bedrooms, open-plan living space, a state of the art gym and hot tub all come complete with 360-degree views and its very own brand of head..


Mike Ward previews tonight’s TV: Wanderlust

9/4/2018, 2:52:33 AM
THREE thoughts sprang to mind, I have to confess, as I watched my episode one preview of WANDERLUST (BBC1, 9pm), the explicit new Tuesday night drama starring Toni Collette and Steven Mackintosh. ✔ It’s a situation that presents them with a crisis, that’s for sure, particularly as they begin to find themselves physically attracted to others ✔ Meanwhile, has poor Sam Dingle come a cropper in EMMERDALE (ITV, 7pm) ✔ Belle fears the worst when she sees what Lachlan’s done to him but soon she’s in mortal danger herself


Counsellors on motorbikes put Boko Haram survivors on road to recovery | Festus Iyorah

9/4/2018, 6:29:08 AM
Mental health workers are taking their services to the doorstep in areas attacked by insurgents in north-east Nigeria ✔ Community leaders play a key role in breaking down taboos and encouraging people to attend mental health services ✔ The foundation works with the federal neuropsychiatric hospital to diagnose severe illness such as psychosis ✔ Since I started visiting here I’ve learned to accept my loss as a reality and move on with my life


24 of the most beautiful heritage hotels in Asia

9/4/2018, 12:06:45 AM
From grand dames to cozy boutiques, these 24 heritage hotels from India and Sri Lanka to Singapore and China have witnessed Asia evolve over the decades. ✔ Rambagh Palace , Bhawani Singh Road, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302005, India; +91 141 238 5700 Tai O Heritage Hotel, Hong Kong A hidden gem in Hong Kong, Tai O Heritage Hotel sits on the far western edge of Tai O on Lantau Island ✔ Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok ; 48 Oriental Avenue, Charoenkrung, Bangkok 10500 Thailand, +66 2 659 9000


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