Solo travel: An experience of travelling the world
9/5/2018, 2:51:14 PMTravel writer Nick Boulos shares his experience of travelling the world. ✔ Most backpacker hotspots are lined with hostels, bars and tours ✔ 3 Test your limits Parts of Africa, rural China and places like Bhutan, where the tourism is still developing and visitor numbers are modest at best, were lonely experiences ✔ couchsurfing.com TravelPal Hooks you up with friendly locals eager to show off their homewtown
How to be well travelled: Handy hints for stress-free travel
9/5/2018, 12:37:09 PMPACK LIGHT: It's tempting to pack everything and the kitchen sink for your holiday but I find the lighter you travel, the less stressful your trip will be. ✔ Planning ahead can make a holiday less stressful (Image: getty) Don't burden yourself with heavy bags (Image: getty) By exploring less-trodden destinations you can avoid the growing crowds that take over some of the more popular hotspots like Venice, Barcelona and Palma ✔ STICK TO THE PLAN I find I get a lot more from new destinations if I am organised before I arrive ✔ For more travel tips from Helen, visit passportstamps.co.uk
Alternative city breaks: Try these destinations for travel with a difference
9/5/2018, 2:11:06 PMBeen to Barcelona? Bored of Berlin? Nick Boulos has some great alternatives. ✔ And if it all seems strangely familiar, that's because it probably is ✔ visitportugal.com TALLINN, ESTONIA Put simply, the Estonian capital is a city to behold ✔ But there's far more to this Danish delight than all the clichés ✔ Try the street food in a large warehouse on Paper Island
Travel insights from Ibn Battuta, the prolific Medieval traveller who covered 73,000 miles
9/5/2018, 1:14:54 PMundefined ✔ I never returned to any of their cities after I had visited it a first time without finding my portrait and the portraits of my companions drawn on the walls and on sheets of paper exhibited in the bazaars, he said ✔ Dunn Win a luxury holiday worth up to £80,000
2018 Washington Post Travel photo contest winners and finalists
9/5/2018, 2:26:52 PMFor our 19th annual competition, images that raise the bar to new heights
Travel in coach: Get a front row seat to the best places on a road trip
9/5/2018, 1:14:36 PMGet a front row seat to the best places on a stress-free road trip. ✔ Plus, if you'd rather stay closer to home, overseas excursions have dipped due to Brexit, causing a resurgence in UK breaks ✔ There is plenty of time to stretch your legs with hikes, water-sports, fishing and the opportunity to play golf ✔ Grand American Adventures is offering six days from £1,839pp, including cycle hire and an 'on the road' cycling specialist
Ultimate itineraries: See the sights with four of the best escorted tours
9/5/2018, 12:08:06 PMIf you want to explore the world, seeing iconic landmarks, seeking out hidden treasures and staying in a new destination every day or so, touring holiday could be just what you're looking for. Travelling with a group can give you the confidence to visit places you might not have considered independently and you'll get to share new travel experiences with like-minded people. ✔ The wonderful Niagra Falls in Canada (Image: GETTY) 1 ✔ Cruise around the picturesque Thousand Islands and see Niagara Falls up close ✔ See nature close-up on safari in South Africa (Image: GETTY) 3 ✔ From Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, soak up the local culture with culinary experiences and interactive tours
The forgotten countries you should visit, by the man who's seen them all
9/5/2018, 1:38:51 PMHave you been to any of the least-visited countries in the world? ✔ The world's least visited countries - how many have you been to ✔ Eritrea, Africa Visitors per year: 2,000 The Foreign Office advises against all travel to areas of Eritrea bordering Sudan and Ethiopia ✔ Art Deco architecture in AsmaraCredit:GETTY 5 ✔ Win a luxury holiday worth up to £80,000
The British Museum is the fourth best in the world according to TripAdvisor - so which ones beat us?
9/5/2018, 3:49:45 PMTHE British Museum has been crowned the best-rated museum in the UK, second in Europe and fourth in the world according to TripAdvisor. The London landmark was beaten to the top spot by the Musée d… ✔ THE British Museum has been crowned the best-rated museum in the UK, second in Europe and fourth in the world according to TripAdvisor ✔ V&A - Victoria and Albert Museum London Travellers can experience one of the world’s top museums of art and design at the V&A
Tourists will now be fined £450 for eating on the street in Florence
9/5/2018, 1:45:05 PMTOURISTS who picnic on the streets of Florence will now be slapped with fines of between €150-€500 (£135-£450). The new rules have come into place as the city struggles to deal with the huge rise i… ✔ Mayor Dario Nardella signed for the new rules, which will remain in place until January 6, and could be extended after that ✔ The island of Capri also announced plans to limit holidaymakers earlier this year ✔ Last year its mayor revealed he was worried that Capri would explode due to the throngs of visitors it gets in the summer
Airlines are 'desperate' for new pilots, and the shortage is contributing to cancelled routes that are taking a toll on smaller cities
9/5/2018, 1:59:11 PMAirlines are facing an increasing pilot shortage. That's largely because fewer young people are interested in the industry and training requirements have changed. As a result, some smaller carriers have had to cancel flights and routes, leading to smaller cities losing many travel options. ✔ American consumers shied away from flying after the events of September 11, leading major carriers like United and Delta to declare bankruptcy ✔ If you work in the airline industry and have a story to share, email the author at rpremack@businessinsider.com
29 most expensive tourist destinations in the US
9/5/2018, 12:25:34 PMStaying stateside is often a great way to cut costs, but domestic destinations aren’t all created equal in terms of value. ✔ The Lounge at the Limelight Hotel showcases $10 pizzas, $3 Bud Lights and other discounted drinks from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. each day, as well as live music from local bands from Monday through Thursday.Low-cost or free activities: The Aspen Art Museum offers free admission daily, but the museum is closed on Mondays
Ryanair flights: Pilots strikes OVER as union agreement is made following summer chaos
9/5/2018, 3:59:35 PMRYANAIR pilots have voted in agreement with the airline after negotiating a deal on working conditions following a summer of strikes which affected 100,000 passengers. ✔ Ryanair flights: Irish pilot strike over as agreement is made between the union and the airline (Image: Getty) More than 100,000 passengers had their flights cancelled this in August, due to pilot strikes and air traffic control shortages ✔ The bag must weigh no more than 10kg for it to be eligible for the new hand luggage rules
10 reasons why you need to visit Barbados
9/5/2018, 12:21:31 PMThis stunning Caribbean island is vying for your attention. ✔ GFISH, Barbados Cruising Club, Aquatic Gap, Bridgetown ✔ The arrival of the Europeans and the introduction of the sugar industry also saw the arrival of horrific slavery ✔ Choose between learning to windsurf, kayaking or simply relaxing on a luxurious catamaran before stopping en route to swim with turtles
A year after a rough hurricane season, the Caribbean says it's ready for visitors
9/5/2018, 12:25:31 PMThe Caribbean has been renovating since twin hurricanes hit last year. Here is how the islands are doing. ✔ Next door, Marriott's Frenchman's Cove welcomed back guests in February ✔ El Yunque National Forest, the 29,000-acre rainforest that accounts for a big chunk of Puerto Rico’s tourism, is open but clean-up efforts continue to clear roads and trails of downed trees ✔ This has given us the opportunity to take a holistic approach and have a refresh of the hotel from bottom up, says Pablo Torres, general manager of the 652-room Caribe Hilton
Tesla Roadster makes car show debut at Grand Basel in stunning white
9/5/2018, 2:51:16 PMTESLA has unveiled the new Roadster at the Grand Basel motor show seeing it make its official car show debut. ✔ Tesla Roadster (Image: EPA) Tesla Roadster (Image: TESLA) Tesla Roadster (Image: TESLA) CEO Elon Musk ailed that the electric car will be able to accelerate from 0-60mph in 1.9-seconds ✔ In addition to the 0-60mph sprint time, it will also be able to travel a 1/4 mile in 8.8 seconds
This airline wants to find the hardest working person in America—and give them a free trip to Tahiti
9/5/2018, 1:52:40 PMOne lucky, 'hard-working' winner and guest will have a luxury, all-expense paid Tahiti vacation. ✔ United will fly the winners from their hometown to San Francisco, then they'll fly business class to Tahiti ✔ Subscribe to CNBC Make It on YouTube! These are the best ways to travel the world for super cheap 9:33 AM ET Tue, 24 July 2018 | 01:09
Avengers Infinity War: Is THIS what Doctor Strange was REALLY up to with the Time Stone?
9/5/2018, 2:32:40 PMAVENGERS 4 has been set up by Doctor Strange’s actions with the Time Stone in Avengers Infinity War, putting Thanos in a time loop, argues a popular new theory. ✔ In the whole sequence, we never see Strange's left wrist - and in fact, we never see it again in the whole movie ✔ (Image: MARVEL) They added: Some theories say they're going to change history this way ✔ He ends up contrite and living out a peaceful solitary existence, just like in the original comics ✔ Avengers 4 is released in UK cinemas on April 26, 2019
In-flight extras you don't think to ask for that make your flight so much better
9/5/2018, 3:50:53 PMMembers of cabin crew have revealed the perks you could get simply by asking very nicely... ✔ When it comes to flights, it doesn't take much to make the trip that little bit more comfortable ✔ It's always worth enquiring about a second helping of breakfast or dinner as some passengers skip meals in favour of sleep - so there may be a surplus ✔ Be patient, wait until the cabin crew have served everyone, then politely ask if there are any spare in-flight meals left over
Elton John's Sons Head Back to School in Adorable Photo: They're 'Growing Up So Fast'
9/5/2018, 12:37:10 PMThe boys returned to school after attending a soccer match with dad Elton John on Sunday ✔ They are growing up so fast in the nicest possible way ✔ Back to work…..! The boys had a full summer before returning to school ✔ As Watford won, John was seen celebrating with his kids and happily raising his fists ✔ He added, They are the greatest thing in our lives ✔ There’s no words to describe how much we love these boys
Paul McCartney Is a Man on the Move on 'Egypt Station' — His Most Ambitious Work in Years
9/5/2018, 2:55:51 PMEach of the album’s sixteen tracks brims with 76-year old McCartney’s undiminished — and seemingly boundless — energy and trademark gift for melody ✔ While the rest of us return home from vacation with photos, sunburns, and maybe some duty free bounty, he comes back bearing ideas that alter the course of pop culture ✔ Whether intentional or not, the first three tracks pass through three of his more familiar and very different musical regions before venturing further afield
Cosmopolitan's new Las Vegas food hall shuns mainstream eateries in favor of regional gems
9/5/2018, 1:14:37 PMBlock 16 Urban Food Hall on the resort's second floor brings Pok Pok Wing from Portland, Ore., and Hattie B's Hot Chicken from Nashville to the city. ✔ Brew.: With a cult following in New Orleans, District features a rotating selection of donuts, including Bananas Foster ✔ Consider a pork meatball banh mi paired with Lardo’s dirty fries ✔ They’re made with pork scraps, marinated peppers, fried herbs and Parmesan cheese ✔ Maybe because it's stealing What to know before chasing polar bears in the Russian high Arctic
The 21 greatest cities for a winter break
9/5/2018, 1:38:54 PMThe 21 greatest cities for a winter break ✔ There will be no more bank holidays until December ✔ Here's the Med without the summer squeeze, and nippy at the edges ✔ One may eat outside at lunch, but it will be woollies by dusk ✔ France's fifth city, throbbing with museums and galleries, also has the restaurants, bars and clubs to see you through cool nights
BREAKING: Emirates flight from Dubai to New York quarantined - 10 passengers ill onboard
9/5/2018, 2:24:40 PMAN EMIRATES flight has been quarantined at John F Kennedy Airport in New York as 10 passengers fall sick on the plane. ✔ Emirates flight has been quarantined as 100 passengers fall ill (Image: Getty) Emirates flight 203 was travelling from Dubai to New York when the incident occurred ✔ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is currently investigating to see what could have cause dd the illness
After three months of quakes and spewing lava, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park prepares to reopen
9/5/2018, 1:41:11 PMVisitors may be able to tour the site of the Kilauea volcano in time for National Public Lands Day on Sept. 22. ✔ 22, but others may never reopen because of safety concerns ✔ It is only visible on tours operated by various helicopter companies ✔ ALSO But why can't you sit in that empty premium-class seat ✔ Maybe because it's stealing Viking makes it official: Kids no longer welcome on cruises
Meet the millennial who has visited the world's most dangerous cities
9/5/2018, 12:17:43 PMundefined ✔ At 27 years old, most holidays involve travelling somewhere hot with friends, a city break with a partner or perhaps a hedonistic weekend at a festival ✔ Caracas has the highest homicide of any capital city in the world ✔ There is a concept of the ‘houseman’ where the man does whatever he wants and the woman does whatever he says
Topgolf’s winning hand: Fun games, surprisingly good food
9/5/2018, 12:25:29 PMIn addition to games, Topgolf offers an extensive full-service menu and beverage program, and this is a key to its success. ✔ There are seven open in this country and more than that under construction ✔ Rating: Mmmm (Scale: Blah, OK, Mmmm, Yum!, OMG!) Price: $$ ($ cheap, $$ moderate, $$$ expensive) Details: Topgolf has 40-plus U.S. locations, with many more on the way, in more than half the states, plus international locations; topgolf.com/us
Eight retro motels sure to inspire road-trip nostalgia
9/5/2018, 12:25:32 PMThese motels from California to New Jersey celebrate their vintage pasts and put on a new retro shine. ✔ Motels, a name that blends the words motor and hotel, really took off in the ‘30s and ‘40s, when tourists needed a safe and inexpensive place to sleep while exploring the far reaches of the country ✔ The all-day restaurant is also located inside a restored train car
Italy: Florence tourists to be FINED over £400 if they snack in the streets
9/5/2018, 2:02:37 PMITALY tourists have been banned from eating in the historic streets of Florence as city authorities clamp down on litter and crowding in the narrow roads of the Tuscan capital. ✔ Fortunately for UK tourists, the restrictions are not in place 24 hours a day ✔ The Happiness Index marks each country out of 100 based on official statistics ✔ This week Italy was revealed to be the best country in the Conde Nast Traveller UK Awards 2018 thanks to its scenery and cuisine
Google Maps Street View captures a shocking incident - but is all as it seems?
9/5/2018, 1:14:43 PMGOOGLE Maps Street View may have a serious purpose when it comes to mapping the streets of the world but it frequently captures very entertaining sights as well, such as this intriguing picture. ✔ Google Maps Street View: The cloud of white captured by the Google car is a splat of bird poo (Image: Google Maps) Google doesn’t always capture funny images; some photos taken by the mapping service are truly touching ✔ It features an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and a terrace
20 Places That Can Thrill Even Those Who’ve Seen Everything
9/5/2018, 2:44:07 PM3.8. billion people were transported by plane last year. This means that one in 2 people traveled somewhere in the past year. From time to time we all feel like we’re stuck in one place and that our life lacks adventure. Sometimes all you really need is to get out there and start exploring the miraculous attractions the world has to offer. ✔ 20 Places That Can Thrill Even Those Who’ve Seen Everything 3.8 ✔ It is the only active volcano left in Indonesia and is now a famous attraction due to its magical beauty and surrounding sights ✔ In revenge, he sliced the river in half to prevent her from being with her lover
Dirtiest places in the airport revealed
9/5/2018, 12:20:17 PMWhat's the most germ-filled spot in an airport? The bathrooms? Those crowded waiting areas? The passport checking counter? You might be surprised to learn the results of a study carried out at an airport in Finland. ✔ There was evidence of rhinovirus -- the cause of the common cold -- plus some signs of influenza ✔ People can help to minimize contagion by hygienic hand washing and coughing into a handkerchief, tissue or sleeve at all times but especially in public places ✔ Wash your hands as much as possible and keep the trusty hand sanitizer on standby
The Middle East: A region rich in history, culture and cuisine
9/5/2018, 1:27:03 PMDiscover the hidden gems The Middle East has to offer. ✔ Home to one of the oldest civilisations on earth, its unrivalled history needs little introduction and the best way to bring it all vividly to life is on a Nile cruise ✔ It really doesn't get any more picturesque than that ✔ Warner Bros World - Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi is a brand new amusement park built at an expected cost of £769 million
It's not your imagination. Some airlines increased checked bag fees for economy fliers
9/5/2018, 1:29:57 PMJetBlue started it by raising its fees last week from $25 to $30 for a first checked bag. United, Air Canada and WestJet followed suit. ✔ Air Canada and WestJet increased checked bags to $30, $50 for second bag and $100 for third or more bags ✔ ALSO Viking makes it official: Kids no longer welcome on cruises Cosmopolitan's new Las Vegas food hall shuns mainstream eateries in favor of regional gems
Ancient city of Palmyra could re-open to tourists next year
9/5/2018, 1:40:35 PMRussian scientists have been trying to restore some of the buildings at the ancient site, which used to be one of the most visited tourist attractions in the Middle East. ✔ I suppose that Palmyra will be completely ready for receiving tourists by summer 2019.' News of the re-opening comes after an antiquities museum in Syria's rebel-held province of Idlib said to house one of the world's oldest dictionaries reopened earlier this month after being shut for five years
Home for the holidays: Skip the airport for a beach break on your doorstep
9/5/2018, 1:48:05 PMGolden sands, hidden beaches and perfect blue waters make for the dream holiday destination. Even better, you don't need to jet off somewhere exotic to find them. Take your pick of the best staycation locations in the UK. ✔ The area is also a lesser-known foodie destination with some hip haunts, like James Tanner's Barbican Kitchen and the Rock Salt Café, an off-the-beaten track restaurant serving up gourmet grub at affordable prices ✔ fifteencornwall.co.uk GIN O'CLOCK Dating back to 1793, Black Friars distillery is England's oldest working gin distillery.plymouthdistillery.com WHAT THE DICKENS Tour the Dickens House Museum in Broadstairs where the man himself holidayed
10 of the best new luxury hostels
9/5/2018, 3:29:44 PMFrom India to Peru, all these places offer boutique-hotel touches at budget prices. We pick 10 recent openings from a new book on posh hostels ✔ The House of Sandeman Hostel and Suites, Porto Yim Yam, Bangkok Photograph: Gun Phansuwon/Gestalten LetsBunk Poshtel, Delhi Photograph: Dinesh Madhavan/Gestalten 36hostel, Hiroshima, Japan Photograph: Masaru Yamamoto/Gestalten Long Story Short, Olomouc, Czech Republic Photograph: Josef Kubicek/Gestalten The Upcycled Hostel, Huacachina, Peru Photograph: Gestalten Option Be Hostel, Córdoba, Spain Photograph: Marina M Luna/Gestalten Twowheels, Riga, Latvia Photograph: Gestalten The Quisby, New Orleans Photograph: Patrick Niddrie/Gestalten Somewhere Nice, Accra, Ghana Photograph: Gestalten Taken from The Grand Hostels, Luxury Hostels of the World (Gestalten, £27) by Budget Traveller Looking for a holiday with a difference
Shailene Woodley cuts a chic figure at the Deauville US Film Festival
9/5/2018, 3:21:30 PMShailene Woodley cut a chic figure in a black suit and exotic print shirt as she stepped out for the photocall for her survival film Adrift at the 44th Deauville US Film Festival in France. ✔ Pretty: Shailene wore a natural palette of make-up including a slick of pink lipstick and smokey eye shadow to make her brown eyes pop Shailene portrays real-life sailor Tami Oldham Ashcraft in the film, and to replicate her character's 41-day ordeal while lost at sea she skipped dinner every night and survived on minimal food
CDC meets plane at JFK after passengers report feeling ill
9/5/2018, 3:48:49 PMFederal health officials met a plane landing at John F. Kennedy International Airport after passengers reported feeling ill, according to sources. ✔ Seven crew members and five passengers were taken to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, a Port Authority source said ✔ Other passengers are still being evaluated, the source said ✔ CNN's Mark Morales, Gianluca Mezzofiore and Debra Goldschmidt contributed to this report
Disney wants to give you a free vacation at any park to share your expertise
9/5/2018, 1:10:49 PMBe part of a panel of Disney buffs. ✔ And what will traffic will be like at the Disney waterparks during the week of Easter ✔ Don't miss: This life-size, driveable Bugatti Chiron supercar is built entirely from Legos take a look Like this story ✔ Subscribe to CNBC Make It on YouTube! These are the best ways to travel the world for super cheap 9:33 AM ET Tue, 24 July 2018 | 01:09
The Airlines That Withstood 2018’s Cruel Summer
9/5/2018, 1:32:34 PMThis season saw far more storms than in the same stretch of 2017, yet many carriers canceled fewer flights and reported more on-time arrivals. ✔ Chicago O’Hare had the biggest drop in on-time performance ✔ MORE FROM THE MIDDLE SEAT You’re Not Getting Bigger, the Airplane Bathroom Is Getting Smaller August 29, 2018 The Science Behind the World’s Longest Flights August 15, 2018 On U.S. Planes, the Dogs Are Winning August 8, 2018 The Dangerous Decision Air Passengers Keep Making August 1, 2018 When Airline CEOs Try the Cheap Seats July 24, 2018
Bear Grylls reveals 'SCARIEST' challenge as he recalls shocking incident 'I broke my back'
9/5/2018, 1:38:19 PMBEAR GRYLLS is clearly no stranger to extraordinary adventures - with the star scooping the role as the youngest-ever Chief Scout back in 2009. And, while he’s maintained his cool in plenty of wilderness survival TV shows, the British adventurer has now opened up on the “scariest” thing he’s encountered to date. ✔ But it's a part of what we're doing here - we've got this incredible wind tunnel and it's all themed ✔ Explaining what the adrenaline-filled project had to offer, the star expanded on what visitors could expect from the adventure - which is home to Europe’s highest free-roam high ropes ✔ Tickets can be bought at: www.beargryllsadventure.com/birmingham/tickets
Opinion | The down-ballot officials who could freeze the Trump Train in its tracks
9/5/2018, 3:06:30 PMState attorneys general are “becoming like third U.S. senators with a unique set of powers.” ✔ By Karen Tumulty Columnist September 4 at 6:36 PM A sexual-abuse report in Pennsylvania in mid-August created an earthquake within the Catholic Church ✔ In February, 20 Republican-led states filed a lawsuit to dismantle Obamacare ✔ They’re becoming like third U.S. senators with a unique set of powers, legislating through litigation
Opinion | No, the New Yorker didn’t violate Steve Bannon’s right to free speech
9/5/2018, 1:36:52 PMBannon and those of his ilk are playing cynical game. This time they got called out. ✔ Scott Applewhite/AP) By Helaine Olen Opinion writer September 4 at 6:26 PM It’s time for another faux conservative outrage session over how liberal snowflakes can’t handle any viewpoints but ones they agree with ✔ Bannon, in return for his appearance in an interview before a live audience, would receive an honorarium and assistance with travel
Egypt Cracks Down on Women Who Decry Sexual Harassment
9/5/2018, 12:06:12 PMPresident Abdel Fattah Al Sisi’s early burst of support for women’s rights is over, say rights advocates, as he arrests and prosecutes people accused of tarnishing Egypt’s image, including some women speaking out against sexual assault and harassment. ✔ As a state, he said at the time, we will not allow this to happen again ✔ More women police officers have been deployed in public places ✔ We need to face our predators and tell them just because we are women, does not mean you can do what you want to us or touch us without consequences
Khloe Kardashian calls Tristan Thompson marriage rumours 'crap'
9/5/2018, 2:30:37 PMSeveral blogs, including Perez Hilton, claimed on Tuesday that the 34-year-old TV star will become engaged to the 27-year-old basketball player even though he has already cheated on her. ✔ Meanwhile, Tristan spent some quality time with baby True and shared the precious moment with fans ✔ The Calabasas beauty has told off hoards of trolls online who questioned her choice to make it work with the power forward ✔ Happier times: Pregnant Khloe posed with Tristan before she found out about his wandering eye; seen in March
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