10 of the world's best street food stalls: readers’ travel tips
9/6/2018, 2:25:38 PMOriginally cheap meals for workers, street food offers a true taste of local lives and specialities ✔ and it tasted of heaven! A bit of googling revealed that this mystery dish was langosi cu branza ✔ Point at the bubbling pork, hand over 60 baht (about £1,40), take a seat on a little plastic stool and prepare to be blown away ✔ Browse Guardian Holidays to find a range of fantastic trips
18 Accounts You Should Follow On Instagram If You Love To Travel
9/6/2018, 3:59:44 PMWarning: Major Wanderlust Ahead ✔ When flying internationally I always book airlines that will let me add a free extended layover in their home country for a day or even longer ✔ The best things at three price points The best things at three price points More BuzzFeed Reviews More BuzzFeed Reviews
Why I'm Choosing To Travel Long-Term Without My Fiancé
9/6/2018, 1:03:34 PMI’ll miss him tremendously, but I’d miss out on so much more if I didn’t do this for myself. ✔ I’ll be working from cafes, Airbnbs and hostels, checking in with my boss weekly and continuing to recruit writers with great stories but rather than scouring the internet for them, I’m hoping to find them organically through exploring creative spaces, talking to locals and with the help of your recommendations
20 Of The Best Travel-Sized Beauty Products You Can Get On Amazon
9/6/2018, 12:10:09 PMLotions, shampoos, conditioners, hair dryers, deodorants, facial mists, AND MORE that you can easily stash in your carry-on. Easy peasy. ✔ A vegan, cruelty- and aluminum-free unscented deodorant because you'll probably want to say NO to BO even whilst traveling the world ✔ Check out BuzzFeed Reviews to find the best things for every budget! The best things at three price points The best things at three price points More BuzzFeed Reviews More BuzzFeed Reviews
What you need to know about Channel 5's Michael Palin in North Korea
9/6/2018, 2:06:18 PMMICHAEL Palin explains that he has been given an “historic opportunity” to explore North Korea in the first trailer for his explosive new travel series. But when is this new series on TV? Here̵… ✔ He said: For somewhere that is so often in the forefront of the news, it remains a complete mystery to most of us ✔ His journeys have taken him across the world, including the North and South Poles, the Sahara Desert, the Himalayas, Eastern Europe and Brazil
When does Back In Time For The Factory start on BBC2, who's presenting and what's the show about?
9/6/2018, 3:53:43 PMALEX Jones will step off The One Show couch to travel back in time to the 1960s to introduce the life of a factory worker to 20 modern women. Here’s everything you need to know about the new … ✔ After graduating from university, Alex worked as a television researcher, before securing a job reading Welsh-language children's programmes ✔ The show marks 100 years since British women won the vote in a timely celebration of the women who revolutionised the workplace and transformed Britain in the process
Ryanair hand luggage: Airline changes rules AGAIN for passengers
9/6/2018, 3:05:26 PMRYANAIR recently changed their hand luggage policy for the second time in 2018, removing free suitcases allowed in the cabin. They have since changed this for passengers who booked their flights before a certain date. ✔ Passengers online still spoke of their confusion in regards to hand luggage allowed onboard ✔ Am I actually having to pay £24 on top of flights to bring a small case on board ✔ Checked baggage will now increase from $25 (£19) to $30 (£23), and a second bag will increase from $30 (£23) to $50 (£38)
How to get a free family trip to Disney World - but you need to be a big fan
9/6/2018, 2:17:49 PMARE you a die-hard Disney World fan? You could win a family trip to the park by proving it. The Disney Parks Mom Panel is on the lookout for self-confessed experts to join and answer questions – wi… ✔ Are you a stickler when it comes to grammar, spelling and punctuation ✔ Entrants need to be happy to devote three to six hours per week to the position, answering between 10 and 20 questions for visitors ✔ Sun Online Travel previously revealed how to save thousands on food on your Disney holiday with a Disney Dine package
Meghan Markle had this happen to her ‘everyday’ on Suits set when dating Prince Harry
9/6/2018, 3:30:28 PMMEGHAN MARKLE is now fully accustomed to her royal life, having the perks of travel, glittering jewellery and a life of privilege. However, royal life also comes with its downsides, with Meghan first experiencing it on the set of Suits. ✔ Meghan Markle, 37, is no doubt reaping the rewards of marrying a Prince, from her enviable wardrobe to her jam-packed dairy of fancy events to her priceless jewellery collection ✔ Harry reportedly has tried to scale back public appearances in recent weeks, to try and tone down and control the media frenzy around his wife
Route 66 in photos: Postcards from Texas
9/6/2018, 12:16:03 PMAffectionately called "The Mother Road," Route 66 is known for quirky roadside attractions and unique mom-and-pop motels. ✔ David Kafer Fullscreen Built in 1928, the Midpoint Cafe has been serving hungry travelers for over 90 years ✔ When I-40 skipped the city center, the majority of these businesses closed ✔ They'll be sharing state-by-state highlights with USA TODAY Travel
Revealed: The world's fastest growing airlines
9/6/2018, 2:49:55 PMundefined ✔ In 2012 it was fined for allowing bikini-clad beauty pageant contestants to dance on board one of its plane without permission ✔ It has bases in Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Kolkata and Kochi, and flies to a further 20 cities, with more on the way (including its first international routes, Male and Phuket, launching in October)
15 tips for driving on the left side of the road
9/6/2018, 12:16:00 PMThe biggest difference is arguably not on the roads, but inside the car – it is like Opposite World in there. ✔ With your reaction time rendered unreliable by so many changes in variables, you could use a few extra minutes on almost all your drives, even short ones ✔ Don’t distract yourself Driving while impaired is never a good idea, whether that means being drunk or tired, eating, fiddling with your phone or keeping an eye on a child in the back seat ✔ This story originally appeared on SmarterTravel.com
Flights: This is what happens if someone dies on board a plane
9/6/2018, 12:46:33 PMFLIGHTS tend to pass without much going wrong, but, on some journeys, tragedy can strike if a passenger dies on board the plane mid-flight. So what happens if this happens on your aircraft? ✔ One of these items were always called HR on the radios ✔ Took three of us cramped in the bin to get him situated ✔ Southwest Airlines spokeswoman Katie McDonald told the BBC: We technically don’t have any mid-flight deaths ✔ Planes will sometimes turn back or divert elsewhere if someone passes away mid-flight
Iona: What to expect on board P&O's newest and biggest cruise ship
9/6/2018, 1:47:29 PMIona: What to expect on board P&O's newest and biggest cruise ship ✔ In Geirangerfjord passengers will be able to kayak past the fjord's arresting waterfalls ✔ Other entertainment firsts on board the ship will be a 'hidden' nightclub, designed for live and acoustic music and a boutique cinema, showing a mix of classics and recent blockbusters
India, the surprising country with more female pilots than any other
9/6/2018, 12:33:51 PMundefined ✔ In 2012 India was declared the worst of the G20 nations in which to be a woman, with misogyny and gender inequality deeply entrenched in a conservative society ✔ It’s normally extremely positive, but you do get the occasional ‘well done for landing, it was actually really smooth’, delivered with surprise
Why autumn is the best time to explore Ireland
9/6/2018, 12:33:48 PMundefined ✔ Overseas visitors have kissed the Blarney Stone, finished their pint of the black stuff and gone home, leaving the country roads quiet and the cities more laid-back (hello, off-season rates) ✔ If Ireland has an abundance of anything, it’s clear and unpolluted dark skies
Today only: JetBlue has fares starting at $49, including the Caribbean
9/6/2018, 3:21:43 PMThe flash sale includes flights to Turks & Caicos, Dominican Republic and Cancun. ✔ Thomas, USVI (STT) for $54 (9/13 to 11/6) Washington D.C ✔ Don't miss: This airline wants to find the hardest working person in America and give them a free trip to Tahiti 9 best insider tricks to help you travel super cheap 9 places in America you have to see in your lifetime Like this story
Why daytime naps are the worst approach for jet lag
9/6/2018, 3:51:37 PMSleep expert Dr Joseph Ojile spoke to Daily Mail Online about why it takes so long for us to adjust to a new time zone and why having a glass of wine on the plane can worsen jet lag's effects. ✔ But if you're in Paris, you'd be walking around because it's daytime so you're doing activities at the worst possible biological time.' JET LAG MAY INCREASE DIABETES RISK, NEW STUDY FINDS We all know common symptoms of jet lag including fatigue, difficulty concentrating, and even mood changes
Food Museums Around The World That Should Be On Everyones Bucket List
9/6/2018, 3:34:59 PMFood is life. ✔ La Cité du Vin (France) Advertisement 9 ✔ Spicy’s Gewürzmuseum (Germany) Advertisement 11 ✔ Here's a handy guide to help you start posting today! This post was created by a member of BuzzFeed Community, where anyone can post awesome lists and creations
Here's the lowdown on Celebrity Island 2018's Beverley Turner
9/6/2018, 1:40:33 PMBEVERLEY Turner is preparing to be a regular on our screens as Celebrity Island’s brand new series approaches. But, who is she and what has she presented? Here’s the lowdown… Who … ✔ Beverley has worked at LBC since 2014 and presents a two-hour show on Saturdays between 8pm and 10pm ✔ Prior to that, she was presenting BBC Radio 5 Live's Bump Club series which was all about pregnant women's journey to motherhood ✔ However, Roxanne didn't make it through the first week of the show and decided to quit along with Montana Brown and Paris Lees
Explore pop-up galleries, artists’ studios and more along the Los Angeles River at the Frogtown Artwalk
9/6/2018, 3:21:21 PML.A.’s biennial Frogtown Artwalk returns with art installations, tours, music, family fun. And it's free. ✔ Combine art studio tours, a chalk walk for kids and Salazar’s Sonoran barbecue and what do you get ✔ In addition to live music on multiple stages, dance performances and food trucks, Ryan Griffin of Projected Visions will create a site-specific installation projected on the underside of the 2 freeway on-ramp as it passes over the river path
Discover a spectacular slice of California on a weekend escape to Alpine County
9/6/2018, 1:48:20 PMThe little-populated, rugged county between Lake Tahoe and Yosemite is a delight, with interesting pioneer history, good fishing spots, rugged hiking and brilliant fall color ✔ In Markleeville, the arty Alps Haus Cafe served steaming fresh-brewed coffee and breakfast in a friendly setting (local artist works on display here), and there were feel-good vibes and munchies on Taco Tuesday at the Cutthroat Saloon & Restaurant
Emirates health scare: Sick airline passengers test positive for flu, cold virus
9/6/2018, 2:29:21 PMOfficials say passengers and crew members will remain hospitalized for further tests. ✔ 19 passengers were deemed sick on an Emirates plane that landed at New York's JFK airport ✔ Rapper Vanilla Ice was on the upper level of the double decker Airbus A380 Wednesday and described the scene when the plane landed as chaos ✔ He said the situation wasn't alarming until the plane started its descent and the pilot told passengers there were sick passengers on board
Ryanair set to scrap plans to cut Irish fleet after pilot vote
9/6/2018, 12:36:05 PMThe Irish-based low-cost carrier said it would ask its board in a meeting in the coming days to reverse a plan to reduce its Dublin fleet by six aircraft that would have put 300 jobs under threat. ✔ Captain Joe May, a spokesman for IALPA, said in a statement: 'While our members fully respect Ryanair's operational model, they no longer accept the company's highly problematic employment model ✔ 'After decades of declining terms and conditions, pilots in Ryanair have now firmly found a unified voice.'
Dream homes: Five tempting properties for sale in Lisbon
9/6/2018, 1:38:22 PMLisbon, the capital of Portugal, has become a popular alternative to other European cities. Here are five tempting vacation homes for sale. ✔ The facilities include a spa and gym overlooking the landscaped garden with a large heated swimming pool, reception, guest lobby, restaurant and bar.(Photo: Portugal Sotheby's International Realty) Lisbon has become one of the hottest European cities to visit
Harvey-damaged Columbus replica ship in South Texas for sale
9/6/2018, 2:11:31 PMCORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (AP) — A South Texas city has begun the process to sell a Hurricane Harvey-damaged replica of one of the ships used by Christopher Columbus to reach the New ✔ CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (AP) A South Texas city has begun the process to sell a Hurricane Harvey-damaged replica of one of the ships used by Christopher Columbus to reach the New World ✔ City officials helping with the sale on Wednesday invited potential buyers to request information and tour the Nina on Sept
Ticket to ride: Conjure up a magical family holiday at Efteling
9/6/2018, 2:54:52 PMOh! You’re going to Efteling?” enthused the hotel porter at the Hilton Amsterdam after asking us our plans for the weekend. “You’ll love it – it’s better than Disneyland.” ✔ There’s the obvious carousel, high swings, monorail, boat lake and teacup-style ride ✔ My youngest still talks about Rumpelstiltskin turning straw into gold ✔ The spectacular water, fire and light show on the lake provides the perfect ending to a fantastic day ✔ When it comes to magical kingdoms, there’s no other like this
Cambodian reptile cafe slithers into people's hearts
9/6/2018, 3:03:58 PMThe cafe is a first for the Cambodian capital, Phnom Penh. Owner Chea Raty said he wanted to revamp the reputation of lizards and snakes and convince haters they are misunderstood. ✔ This is the bizarre reptile cafe where customers can sip on coffee while getting up close and personal with snakes, iguanas and scorpions ✔ Nearby, a bearded dragon iguana perches on a table while a man gently pets it ✔ Business is still slow-going due to the common fears of snakes and lizards
Lebron James says advice isn't helpful — use this to succeed instead
9/6/2018, 3:58:17 PMNBA star Lebron James reveals what he says is actually "the best teacher in life." ✔ James is living proof that his experiences have certainly shaped who he is ✔ I could give them the blueprint, but at the end of the day, they're going to have to travel their own road ✔ Subscribe to CNBC Make It on YouTube! This is the crucial money lesson LeBron James' uncles taught him when he was a kid 9:56 AM ET Mon, 29 Jan 2018 | 01:00
Las Vegas steakhouse turns 60, and turns back the clock with throwback menus
9/6/2018, 1:02:48 PMThrough year's end, the Golden Steer will serve up retro dining items such as frogs legs and a spumoni bomba that have long vanished from the menu. ✔ Regulars included Nat King Cole, Sammy Davis Jr., baseball player Joe DiMaggio, Dean Martin and Elvis Presley ✔ The dining room, intended to evoke the feel of Victorian San Francisco during the Gold Rush years, is vintage Vegas ✔ It has been refurbished over the decades, but the burgundy banquettes in which the famous, and infamous, dined remain
20% off ocean-front rooms at Grace Bay resort on Turks & Caicos
9/6/2018, 1:39:03 PMThe deal offers savings on rooms that face the beach chosen the best in the world in TripAdvisor's 2018 Travelers' Choice Awards. ✔ Now one resort gives you a front-row seat to this Caribbean paradise and 20% off room prices this fall ✔ You must stay at least three nights, and a three-night deposit is required when you make a reservation ✔ Just watch out for those extra fees Long Beach Airport soon will have a whole new look
European Barge Cruises That Are Anything But Boring
9/6/2018, 3:48:26 PMHotel barges have a sleepy reputation, but the itineraries on these vessels pair just enough lazy-river idleness with sporty excursions. ✔ Golfers who book a charter have access to championship courses designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr., and Arnold Palmer ✔ More in Off Duty Travel The Most Covetable Airline Freebees for Business Travelers August 30, 2018 The Elite Way to Network: These Hip Hotels’ Private Clubs August 30, 2018 Ken Burns On ‘Blowing Things Up’ in New Hampshire August 30, 2018 Six Indispensable Apps for Business Travelers August 30, 2018 How to Work RemotelyIn an Exotic New City Each Month August 29, 2018
Google Maps Street View makes funny mistake on famous Senate office building
9/6/2018, 3:56:14 PMA GOOGLE MAPS STREET VIEW mistake was captured by savvy online users in Washington when the name of a famous government office building was briefly changed. ✔ Google Maps Street View: A building was renamed as the McCain Senate Office Building (Image: Google Maps) We empower people to contribute their local knowledge to the map, but we recognize that there may be occasional inaccuracies or premature changes suggested by users Google spokesperson A Google spokesperson told CNN: We empower people to contribute their local knowledge to the map, but we recognize that there may be occasional inaccuracies or premature changes suggested by users
The best museums in the world, according to TripAdvisor
9/6/2018, 12:16:02 PMTripAdvisor has announced the winners of its 2018 Travelers’ Choice awards for museums. ✔ Click through the gallery above to see the top 25 U.S. and top 25 international museums ✔ USS Arizona Memorial, Honolulu: A solemn and respectful tribute to the lives lost in the Dec. 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor, this memorial is situated above the sunken hull of the USS Arizona ✔ Shutterstock Fullscreen Last SlideNext Slide
Stretch and snorkel on a yoga cruise to Ecuador's Galápagos Islands
9/6/2018, 1:18:24 PMThe weeklong tour by Ecoventura stops in deserted beaches by night. Instructor leads Hatha yoga and meditation sessions. ✔ Get centered while cruising Ecuador’s Galápagos Islands on a weeklong yoga-themed expedition ✔ Between classes, participants can snorkel and explore the archipelago by Zodiac boats ✔ Cruisers will make landfall nightly at secluded beaches ✔ Dates : Dec. 2-9, 9-16 Price : From $7,850 per person, double occupancy
Toronto: Why you should visit – what to do, see and eat in this Canada hotspot
9/6/2018, 2:05:34 PMTORONTO is a city known for its foodie, music and design credentials, but what are the hotspots in this popular Canadian destination? From the best jazz brunch in town to where to find a panoramic view of the city, here’s what you need to know. ✔ The dishes were as delicious in taste as they were unfinishable in quantity, and we all gladly accepted a doggy bag for the next day ✔ The passes are £51 for adults and £34 for children (plus taxes) ✔ Getting around Toronto costs just £7 per day with a TTC day pass (www.ttc.ca)
9/11 Memorial selected as best U.S. museum. USS Midway in San Diego and L.A.'s Getty Center make top 10
9/6/2018, 2:51:36 PMTripAdvisor's Travelers' Choice Awards 2018 reveal a penchant toward American museums that tell the story of the Second World War. ✔ The National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C., one of the free Smithsonian museums on the Mall; 7 ✔ Info: 2018 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards, Museums ALSO The Solomon Islands are known for wreck dives, but there's so much more to explore above water After three months of quakes and spewing lava, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park prepares to reopen
Flu and common cold confirmed in sick passengers on Emirates flight to JFK
9/6/2018, 3:20:46 PMNew York City's Department of Health & Mental Hygiene confirmed on Thursday that a majority of the test results from passengers aboard Emirates Flight 203 who reported illness Wednesday "showed common viruses such as influenza and the common cold." ✔ Read More A CDC official familiar with the situation told CNN on Wednesday that MERS was being considered as a potential cause for illness, along with other respiratory illnesses ✔ McLaughlin, Mark Morales, Gianluca Mezzofiore, Bonney Kapp, Neil Hallsworth and Debra Goldschmidt contributed to this report
Rachel Riley: Countdown star dazzles in rare selfie with Susie Dent as show speeds ahead
9/6/2018, 2:51:27 PMRACHEL RILEY and Countdown favourite Susie Dent turned heads on Instagram when they posed together for a rare picture, looking sensational as she revealed the Channel 4 show had sped ahead by months in their filming schedule. ✔ Rachel Riley: Countdown star took a rare selfie with Susie Dent (Image: GETTY • INSTAGRAM • RACHEL RILEY) Susie’s tour promises to take fans on a journey into the curious, unexpected, and downright surreal origins of the words we use every day and she had also teased plenty of Countdown anecdotes to come
Zapping ANKLES boosts a woman's sex drive
9/6/2018, 3:17:49 PMThe University of Michigan team already proved their technique worked on mice, and decided to ramp up their scientific efforts by testing the electrode stimulation of ankles on nine women. ✔ Sexual problems often develop when your hormones are in flux, such as after having a baby or during menopause, Mayo Clinic states ✔ However, despite their efforts, scientists have so far been unable to produce as successful a pill to help women feel more in the mood
The 25 most attractive start-ups to work for, according to LinkedIn
9/6/2018, 1:33:14 PMThese young companies are luring in some of today's best talent. ✔ That's why he spends the first hour of each morning fist-bumping each employee ✔ Subscribe to CNBC Make It on YouTube! Don't miss: These are the 25 most attractive employers in America, according to LinkedIn A survey finds out just how loyal tech workers actually are to their bosses and companies 10:10 AM ET Fri, 11 Aug 2017 | 01:17
The UK Security Minister Said Vladimir Putin Is Ultimately Responsible For The Salisbury Attack
9/6/2018, 12:10:08 PM"Ultimately of course he's responsible, he's the leader of the state," Ben Wallace said. ✔ Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday afternoon that accusations of state involvement were unacceptable, adding that no one in the Russian leadership played any part in the poisoning ✔ But his national security team knew better such actions had to be taken, to hold Moscow accountable
Catherine Tyldesley pens touching poem about the reality of motherhood
9/6/2018, 12:09:31 PMThe former Coronation Street actress, 34, reached out to her loyal fans as she penned a heartfelt poem about the realities of being a mother in a lengthy Instagram post on Wednesday. ✔ She's no stranger to sharing her motherhood journey with her 440,000 followers on social media ✔ Every day is a journey - as my heart swells with love.. ✔ Keep going mummy dear! These years don’t last forever ✔ I knew I’d made the right decision because I felt excited
Dolls Kill boutique opens on Fairfax Avenue offering 'a nightclub that sells clothes'
9/6/2018, 3:21:18 PMAlso, What Goes Around Comes Around celebrates its 25th anniversary with an upcoming Christie's auction; Wolf & Shepherd brings its men's dress shoes to a new space at Westfield Century City; and Neil J. Rodgers opens a West Hollywood space and design studio focused on women's shoes. ✔ The Burning Man offerings included neon-green fur jackets, psychedelic print booty shorts and punk-inspired platform boots ✔ The San Francisco-based brand, founded in 2012, is known for its edgy, subversive style with average prices for goods ranging from $30 to $35 ✔ 18, and bids will be accepted online or on the phone ✔ That doesn’t happen online, and it’s not something I could have anticipated
'It will zap the fun out of dining out': chefs react to the Government's demand for calorie counts in restaurants
9/6/2018, 1:11:36 PMIf you knew that the juicy steak with beef-dripping chips and bone-marrow gravy you’d just ordered would come to over 1000 calories, would you switch to salad instead? ✔ Reminding your customers of that sucks the enjoyment out ✔ Will the Government be employing a crack team of calorie-counters to travel the length of the country, inserting spoonfuls of sea bass crudo into a little machine that breaks down the calorific content ✔ Newsletter promotion - Food and drink - end of article
Khloe Kardashian shows off her post-baby body in a white bikini
9/6/2018, 12:56:42 PMShe welcomed her first child into the world back in April - and health and fitness fanatic Khloe Kardashian proudly showed off her post baby body in a social media snap. ✔ 'I’m saying the story about marriage and anyone insinuating they know what we speak about privately is cr*p ✔ 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
Italy's Florence bans eating in the street
9/6/2018, 12:56:13 PMItaly might be the home of al fresco dining, but in the city of Florence a new law has banned eating in the streets of its historic center, with fines imposed of nearly $600. ✔ In the past it has been a leper colony and a high-security prison, but is now open to tourists attracted by its unique setting and coves of azure water such as Cala Sabina ✔ And earlier this year, Venice introduced temporary regulations over the busy May Day weekend to segregate locals and tourists, with certain areas of the city only accessible to residents and regular visitors
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