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Underwater world - Travel

10/2/2018, 2:51:36 AM
undefined ✔ This place got its name because white cranes would flock to the place ✔ The regular exposure of the stone ridge also provided the ancient people with the chance to observe and record water levels ✔ Due to the Three Gorges Dam project, the huge rock was submerged in 2001 ✔ So, a special museum was built to preserve its history


Tourists flock to floral display - Travel

10/2/2018, 2:16:02 AM
undefined ✔ The flower display is quite beautiful and complements Tian'anmen Square well since they are similar in color ✔ Domestic tourists made more than 12 million trips in Beijing over the eight-day holiday last year, up 5 percent year-on-year, spending 9.536 billion yuan ($1.39 billion), an increase of 11 percent, according to the Beijing government


Technology contributes to blooming spectacle - Travel

10/2/2018, 2:43:15 AM
undefined ✔ Some of the species on display were sourced as seeds overseas, from countries such as the United States, the Netherlands, Germany and Japan, and then cultivated in China ✔ But that doesn't mean designing the floral displays for the National Day celebrations has become any easier, it said, because the public now expects each design to be better than the one before


How Asia's airports are changing the way we travel

10/2/2018, 1:41:14 AM
Asia airports continue to land at the top of "world's best" lists. So what separates them from the rest? Take a look inside these amazing hubs to find out how they're changing travel. ✔ According to the airport's CEO, Lee Seow Hiang, the award spurs us to continue to deliver the best passenger experience for all who travel through Changi Airport ✔ Heritage Zone: The terminal's Heritage Zone features a mural depicting the architectural evolution of Singapore's iconic shophouses (from the 1800s to the 1950s) ✔ Article originally published in April 2018, updated October 2018


Giant basket of flowers brings blessings for National Day - Travel

10/2/2018, 2:00:04 AM
undefined ✔ It seems that my whole life will be connected with trees and flowers ✔ The main colors are yellow and red, the colors of China's national flag ✔ The main flower arrangement in the center of the square is 17 meters high, with the basket 15.3 meters high and 50 meters in diameter at the base


17 Stylish Travel Products You Need In Your Life

10/2/2018, 2:05:19 AM
Pretty fly for a red eye. ✔ A cord roll that'll put an end to your days of carelessly tossing all your cords in a backpack like a monster ✔ Check out all of BuzzFeed’s gift guides! The best things at three price points The best things at three price points More BuzzFeed Reviews More BuzzFeed Reviews


Thousands of British passengers stranded abroad after Primera Air collapses

10/1/2018, 9:46:36 PM
EUROPEAN discount airline Primera Air, which was based in Riga, Latvia, has ceased all flights and is filing for bankruptcy. Would-be passengers have been warned not to turn up for Primera Air flig… ✔ Another wrote: What about an apology to all the ‘loyal customers’ you owe money to for your incompetence ✔ Britain’s Monarch Airlines collapsed exactly a year ago, after falling victim to intense competition for flights and a weaker pound ✔ Air Berlin, Germany’s second-largest airline, filed for bankruptcy protection in August 2017


Climbers feel the ‘holiness’ high up at Mount Fuji’s fifth station

10/1/2018, 10:18:57 PM
Editor’s note: This is part of a series of stories featuring the aesthetic landscapes of Mount Fuji, ✔ Dinesh Patel, 40, from Britain, went to see the flowers when I showed him a map to the Ochudo trail ✔ We also see rhododendron in England, he said, adding that he didn’t know it also blooms on Mount Fuji ✔ * * *Eiichi Murano is chief of The Asahi Shimbun’s Odawara and Atami bureaus


Lottie Moss wraps up in chunky knit and fur gilet

10/1/2018, 8:14:07 PM
Lottie Moss was enjoying another day out on the King's Road in Chelsea on Monday, treating herself to a leisurely lunch date with friends. ✔ Catching up: The star was joined by a large group of friends for her al fresco lunch  Blonde beauty: Lottie styled her long locks in loose curls for her day out She finished the look off with an oversized denim jacket with 'not cool anymore' embellished on the back


Elle Fanning and Olivia Wilde share a laugh as they arrive in NYC

10/2/2018, 12:34:04 AM
Elle Fanning bumped into Olivia Wilde and partner Jason Sudeikis at JFK on Monday. The trio of Hollywood actors had just returned from Paris Fashion Week. ✔ Giggle fest: Fanning, 20, and Wilde, 34 shared a hug and a laugh as they made their way through the terminal Travel threads: Olivia looked biker chic in a leather jacket and sunglasses, while Elle looked comfy in jeans and a graphic sweater  Olivia looked biker chic in a leather jacket and sunglasses


Taylor Swift enforces strict security for Reputation tour in Australia

10/2/2018, 1:22:38 AM
Taylor Swift will introduce strict new security measures for her upcoming Reputation Stadium Tour in Australia.   ✔ Ariana enforced a total bag ban during her Australian tour following the tragic bomb attack at the singer’s Manchester concert in May 2017  Security measures for Ariana's Dangerous Woman tour were enforced by promoter Live Nation, who is also bringing Taylor out to Australia


Game of Thrones season 8 spoilers: Ser Jorah star reveals ‘monumental set pieces’

10/2/2018, 3:16:20 AM
GAME OF THRONES fans can hardly wait for the upcoming episodes of the HBO hit and it seems the finale will deliver some “monumental” scenes, according to star of the show, Iain Glen. ✔ Iain Glen’s Ser Jorah Mormont has been at the centre of Game of Thrones’ biggest moments ✔ Or will he find himself killed by the end of the show ✔ Iain was promoting the release of Dusty & Me, which is in cinemas 28 September and digital download from 1 October


RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: Roll up, roll up for the Festival of Brexit

10/2/2018, 2:12:23 AM
RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: For a start, the way things are progressing it’s highly unlikely we’ll be free of the shackles of Brussels by 2022, when the event is scheduled to take place. ✔ Theresa May has announced plans for a national festival to celebrate leaving the EU ✔ Pair of thieves tried to steal Deliveroo drivers' moped in Stratford, east London, today At Buckingham Palace, David Beckham will finally receive his long-overdue knighthood, for services to the tattoo industry


Italian sculptor eyes China's changes

10/2/2018, 1:12:54 AM
Cimarelli is confident on benefits of the Belt and Road Initiative ✔ Italian sculptor Dionisio Cimarelli poses with a 1.5-meters bronze sculpture of Italian adventurer Matteo Ricci, which was made for the Italy Pavilion at Shanghai World Expo in 2010.[Photo provided to China Daily] When Italian sculptor Dionisio Cimarelli arrived in Beijing via the trans-Siberian train at the age of 21, he might have been one of the first foreign artists to visit China after it was opened to the outside world in the mid-1970s ✔ Before China's reform and opening-up in 1978, people needed an invitation or work permit approved by the government to travel to China, Cimarelli explained


Southwest removes 'unruly' passenger from plane for yelling N-word at flight attendant

10/2/2018, 12:48:22 AM
An "unruly" passenger was removed from a Southwest flight from Chicago to Houston after yelling a racial slur at a flight attendant Saturday morning. ✔ When it comes to travelling there’s certain things some airlines do better than others: cabin service, food and beverage, entertainment, seat comfort and Wi-Fi ✔ Our employees handled the situation professionally with grace and class, and we do not condone or tolerate such profane and unruly behavior on board our aircraft, the airline said ✔ Seen here is the 'Great White' livery, one of five rolled out by the airline


EastEnders spoilers: Ray Kelly’s secret motive revealed after Hunter Owen twist?

10/1/2018, 8:20:50 PM
EASTENDERS fans watched on tonight as Hunter Owen discovered Ray Kelly’s shocking secret on the BBC One soap on Friday night - but what did he reveal, and is he telling the truth? ✔ However, as soon as Mel had left, Ray tipped alcohol into the orange juice and continued to pile on the drinks for the teenager ✔ After being kept in the dark, Mel discovers Ray’s wallet and looks inside ✔ EastEnders continues tomorrow on BBC One at 7.30pm


22 Crazy Things That Could Only Happen in China

10/1/2018, 9:34:33 PM
“We wouldn’t do it!” — that’s the thought many tourists get when they visit China. The main attraction of the country is its residents — with their own traditions, rules, and sometimes funny habits. This article will tell you about interesting events and even shocking things that occasionally take place in this country. ✔ After a hard work week, many Chinese people put on pajamas and wear them until Monday ✔ It’s called ’weekend’ mode and it includes going out, shopping, and dining at restaurants ✔ An ice cream made of peas is almost considered a national treat ✔ Please tell us about it in the comments! Preview photo credit pikabu, info-space.club


24 Products That'll Make Any Night Out On The Town So Much Better

10/2/2018, 3:21:48 AM
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Man who 'smuggled Tupac out of US' claims former Cuban leader played role

10/2/2018, 2:05:55 AM
Michael Nice claims he has evidence which shows Castro confirming the rapper's safe passage to Cuba ✔ Tupac Shakur was smuggled into Cuba with the help of former President Fidel Castrol, a British conspiracy theorist has sensationally claimed ✔ Michael says he helped Tupac leave the country (Image: REUTERS) Read More Tupac Shakur and Notorious B.I.G ✔ Video Loading Video Unavailable Click to playTap to play The video will start in 8Cancel Play now People have been pursuing me for 20 years, I'm coming out now because I have cancer


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