The eight destinations everyone loves - except me
10/24/2018, 10:58:03 AMSome elements of travel are objective: ✔ Some elements of travel are objective: everyone likes to escape the drudgery of the daily grind, to deviate their lives from the norm, to see a part of the world they do not usually call their own ✔ There is nothing wrong with different people liking and disliking different places, and much of travelling is an intensely personal experience ✔ As such, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, no matter how popular and prized a destination is
How much time Beckhams spend together as David blames travel for 'hard' union
10/24/2018, 11:32:52 AMThe couple has been forced to spend swathes of time away from each other after Becks started working in Miami ✔ In the first 100 days of this year, David jetted to Miami, Tokyo, Indonesia and China without his wife, who took a solo trip to Kenya for Sports Relief on March 19 ✔ Read More Showbiz and TV editor's picks Ant McPartlin divorce 'latest' Harvey Weinstein's actual casting couch The GC 'drops a dress size' Kerry Katona 'splits' from Ryan
Bangladesh ranks Lonely Planet’s 7th best value destination
10/24/2018, 8:48:51 AMIn a recent report showcasing the best-in-value travel destinations for 2019, Lonelyplanet.com has ranked Bangladesh 7th in their meticulously-crafted list of the top ten places for affordable adventures.
Is Amtrak becoming like the airlines?
10/24/2018, 9:18:10 AMRail riders have started to note “airline creep” working its way into Amtrak’s policies, pricing, fees and service. ✔ This image shows the Silver Star passing through Norlina, N.C., as a lone figure looks on ✔ In September 2017, shortly after Anderson’s arrival, the rail line launched a new marketing campaign entitled Break the Travel Quo that dissed air travel by touting Amtrak’s ample legroom and freedom to use electronic devices with no airplane mode
The promise of better airline seating may hold an uncomfortable truth - Los Angeles Times
10/24/2018, 11:08:37 AMNo secret that more passengers are being crammed into aircraft. But will the government mandate changes that uncramp us? ✔ You may might automatically go into a stupor when the talk turns to legislation involving the Federal Aviation Administration, and no one would blame you ✔ Baggage fees, for instance, set a record of $4.5 billion in 2017, and that’s probably not the last record they will set, it seems certain ✔ From a psychological perspective in Western culture, that makes people uncomfortable
Anna Hart: How to be the perfect plane passenger
10/24/2018, 11:08:12 AMundefined ✔ Telegraph Travel columnist Anna Hart answers your travel conundrums ✔ Question: Last week I was seated between a passenger who enthusiastically flossed his teeth after the meal service and a passenger blaring loud video clips on his phone ✔ Airline Personnel Treat airline staff like hosts, not staff
Brits warned to bring this new document on Dubai holidays - or risk prison
10/24/2018, 11:32:09 AMTHE government is warning Brits travelling to Dubai to fill out a new document if they are carrying certain medication. If they do not complete the new online form, they could face trouble from the… ✔ Cancer sufferer Perry Coppins endured five weeks in a Dubai jail last November after a customs official in Dubai thought he had taken illegal amounts of his anti-anxiety prescription medication into the country ✔ There's also the latest guidelines on drinking alcohol in the UAE - and whether it's legal or not to do so
Book your 3-night 2019 Ibiza hols NOW with hotel, breakfast & flights from £109pp
10/24/2018, 8:54:01 AMIT’S never too early to book a summer holiday – especially if it’s to the party paradise that is Ibiza. The earlier the better with booking for the White Isle, as the ever-popular island’s prices c… ✔ IT’S never too early to book a summer holiday – especially if it’s to the party paradise that is Ibiza ✔ Guests will stay at the Hotel El Pinar or the Arenal Hotel ✔ Sun Online Travel previously revealed a guide to the best club nights on the White Isle - with something for everyone
How Derry became the best Halloween destination in the world
10/24/2018, 8:59:48 AMTransylvania? Salem? Pah, says Ben Kelly – their Halloween celebrations have nothing on Northern Ireland's second city ✔ Arthur Arbuckle was one of the workers who helped put that first year together ✔ We built a stage in the Guildhall Square, there was a small band, no parade – just a festival which then grew year after year ✔ Staying there The Bishop's Gate Hotel has doubles from £129, B&B
Meghan opts for long sleeves to 'protect herself from Zika' in Fiji
10/24/2018, 11:20:08 AMMeghan, 37 - who is expecting her first child - has selected more covered-up ensembles in Fiji. She has also chosen lighter colours, as mosquitoes are more attracted to dark clothing. ✔ It also helps you spot them, if you see a dark mosquito on a light piece of clothing.' The Duchess of Sussex bared her arms in strappy dresses while in Australia, wearing a striped frock by Martin Grant while visiting Bondi beach in Sydney last week Meghan also wore darker colours while in Australia, including a navy sleeveless dress by Australian designer Dion Lee Meghan wore a £1,150 ($2,110 AUD) printed wrap dress by Parisian brand Figure during her second day in Fiji today, which featured long balloon sleeves
Madonna brands herself 'the principle’ as she hunts for new staff for gruelling position
10/24/2018, 11:54:48 AMMADONNA is on the hunt for a new member of staff to keep her busy life on the straight and narrow. ✔ The pop icon, who is currently working on her fourteenth studio album, has put out an advert for a personal chef ✔ WORKING HARD: Madonna is recording her fourteenth album (Pic: GETTY) Madonna, 60, is splitting her time between England and Portugal at the moment in a bid to help her son David achieve his dream of becoming an international footballer
Madonna is advertising for £110,000-a-year private chef to cook kosher
10/24/2018, 8:23:12 AMThe 60-year-old singer has posted a job advertisement on the website Talent Private Staff for the cook to work in her London, Lisbon, and New York properties. ✔ The job ad continues: 'The client's favoured foods are Italian cuisine (risotto is a favourite), Asian- Sushi/Sashimi, classic European and American dishes ✔ Living the high life: The Papa Don't Preach hitmaker moved to Portugal last August, and was living in a luxury suite at the Pestana Palace in Lisbon
Scarlett Moffatt jets off on her 11TH holiday of the year
10/24/2018, 11:40:59 AMScarlett Moffatt has clearly been making the most of her time off from her hectic schedule as she jetted off for her 11TH holiday of the year on Monday. ✔ Her presenting career is going from strength to strength with stints on I'm A Celebrity spin off Extra Camp ✔ June saw the star visit Majorca with her gal pals, with a wild break in Ibiza and a Las Vegas trip following in August ✔ Meanwhile, former Eastenders star Joe, 36, was crowned King of the Jungle in 2008
Hairdressing and techno: making a living in the world’s largest refugee camp – in pictures
10/24/2018, 9:09:31 AMIn the Bidi Bidi settlement in north-west Uganda, refugees and locals are coming up with new ways to support themselves. Photojournalist Charlotte Allan documents working life in the camp ✔ As a single mother, she has had to find alternative sources of income ✔ He is starting his second day in his new job as deputy headmaster of 5,680 students ✔ We make about 20,000 Ugandan shillings per day (£4).’ This is at the higher end of daily earnings in the settlement
Who in their right mind would visit Saudi Arabia now?
10/24/2018, 9:08:12 AMEarlier this month, thanks to the introduction of a new tourist visa, we reported that it's never been easier to visit Saudi Arabia. ✔ Earlier this month, thanks to the introduction of a new tourist visa, we reported that it's never been easier to visit Saudi Arabia ✔ Indeed, since rising to power last year, the Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has made no secret of the fact that he's keen to wean the Kingdom off its reliance on oil, and build a lucrative tourism industry in the same way its neighbours Dubai and Bahrain have
Mothercare launches huge outerwear sale and here's how to get it for free
10/24/2018, 9:01:26 AMWrap your little ones up warm this winter without spending a fortune thanks to Mothercare's latest outerwear sale ✔ The £16 cashback bonus will then track in your members’ account within seven working days and will become payable to transfer into your bank account around 14 days after the order date ✔ Red swing coat NOW £22.50 - £24.00 WAS £30.00 - £32.00 Mustard parka NOW £12.00 WAS £28.00 Little bird rainbow snowsuit NOW £21.00 WAS £28.00 Read More Top money stories Best towns to work in revealed Why the energy price cap won't help you Best banks that 700,000 have joined M&S launches 40% off homewares sale Navy flock print snowsuit NOW £21.00 - £22.50 WAS £28.00 - £30.00
Eurostar to run more trains between London and Amsterdam
10/24/2018, 8:59:32 AMA third daily round trip from London to Rotterdam and Amsterdam will be added from June 2019 ✔ Eurostar’s link from London to Amsterdam is proving so popular after just six months that extra trains are planned to start next summer ✔ But due to the availability of paths (the rail equivalent of slots for flights) on the complex network, the train from London is scheduled to wait at Brussels Midi station for 17 minutes before continuing to Rotterdam and Amsterdam
Google Maps Street View: What are these two men doing in this strange position?
10/24/2018, 9:57:53 AMGOOGLE Maps Street View is becoming well known for capturing the highly bizarre and comical, despite its serious function of mapping the streets of the world - and this funny photo is a prime example. ✔ Google Maps Street View: A man holds he legs of someone whose torso is inserted into a manhole (Image: Google Maps) Google users will never know, unfortunately, as it’s unclear how the scene played out ✔ What really happened to him before the picture remains a mystery
WATCH: Disgusting viral video shows plane COVERED in this grim mess
10/24/2018, 11:07:09 AMA SAUDI ARABIA flight was left in such a disgusting state that a video of the plane’s cabin has gone viral after faeces were spotted on a toilet seat and tissue paper strewn over the gangway. ✔ Saudi Arabia: Disgusting viral video shows plane COVERED in this grim mess (Image: No Credit) The person filming does so in silence - passing no open judgement on the horrific scenes ✔ The gross reason behind this is mostly due to the toilet - you never know what you might step in
Hotels
10/24/2018, 9:30:00 AMThe best hotels in St. Vincent and The Grenadines, chosen by our expert, including luxury hotels, boutique hotels, budget hotels and St. Vincent and The Grenadines hotel deals. Read the reviews and book.
Lawyer quits job and buys a van so she can live on the open road
10/24/2018, 11:07:25 AMLisa Jacobs, from Austin, Texas, lives in a converted 2012 Nissan NV2500 high roof, which she calls Freebird. She now travels across the US, posting pictures of her journey on Instagram. ✔ In March 2018, I started my solo van life journey and I have been on the road ever since.' Miss Jacobs started her journey in Austin, Texas, and headed west ✔ It's challenging sometimes not having a sense of place but the positives greatly outweigh the negatives ✔ Trust your gut, have money saved in case of surprises, and say yes to opportunities.'
Escape the crowds on South America's secret backpacker trail
10/24/2018, 10:01:42 AMThe well-trodden South American backpacker route has a great heritage, but it’s as busy as a bus to Cuzco. ✔ Chris Moss offers gringos young and old a new way into the great overlanding continent ✔ The most popular stretch of the route, from Quito down to Cuzco and on to La Paz and the Atacama desert follows the 18th century Spanish Camino Real – the Royal Highway, a busy mule-track used to shift silver and other loot – which in turn followed the Qhapaq Ñan, the Inca highway system, given Unesco World Heritage status in 2014
Donny and Marie Osmond to call it quits on Las Vegas show - Los Angeles Times
10/24/2018, 11:08:36 AMThe singing duo's long-running performances at the Flamingo hotel-casino will come to an end in November 2019. ✔ It was supposed to be six weeks at the Flamingo, Donny told the Las Vegas TV station ✔ ALSO As the Dodgers-Sox Series begins, here's a guide to Boston for rookies, from the ballpark to the swan boats Hurricane Willa threatens Mexico's coastal resorts, from San Blas to Mazatlan
New York City's Pod Hotels drop room prices to $79 in winter - Los Angeles Times
10/24/2018, 11:29:12 AMThe room sale keeps expenses down for travelers visiting the Big Apple in January and February. ✔ A room for two at Pod 39 goes for $79 a night in January and February ✔ Tested : I found plenty of available $79 rooms, including a queen pod (with a queen-sized bed and bathroom), when I checked on three-night stays in February ✔ Anytime New York City hotel rooms cost less than $100 is a good deal ✔ The bonus of Winter Wow is you can have your pick of locations too
17 Asian Horror Movies You Should Watch If You're A Serious Scary Movie Junkie
10/24/2018, 11:08:23 AMYou haven't seen horror until you've seen these iconic flicks from Asian cinema. ✔ Alone (2007) Where it's from: Thailand This film tells the story of two twin sisters who are joined at the stomach and who promise to be together until the day they die ✔ The best things at three price points The best things at three price points More BuzzFeed Reviews More BuzzFeed Reviews
'Crikey!': The legacy of Steve Irwin lives on in a family-inspired series - Los Angeles Times
10/24/2018, 11:43:31 AMThough Steve Irwin is gone, his spirit is alive and well in the new 14-part Animal Planet series “Crikey! It’s the Irwins,” which premieres globally on Oct. 28. Just before the series kicks off, Animal Planet will air a two-hour celebration of the late conservationist ✔ We didn’t have to miss out going to Africa with Mum and Dad ✔ With the upbringing that we’ve had and with a family like this, I don’t think there’s any doubt that we’ve ever wanted to do anything else, said Robert ✔ I - ‘Crikey! It’s the Irwins’ Where: Animal Planet When: 8 and 10 p.m. Sunday Rating: TV-PG (may be unsuitable for young children)
EOTB star Lillie Lexie Gregg returns home with 'perfect' newborn son
10/24/2018, 9:27:10 AMAfter revealing their happy news last week, she returned to social media on Tuesday evening to reveal they were headed home and are 'fit and healthy' ✔ I love you so much!' Her baby boy's arrival came just two months after she and Josh - who previously dated Coronation Street star Brooke Vincent celebrated their two year anniversary ✔ Shocking Bear with her appearance, Lillie said: 'The embarrassment and humiliation I've had…this is all one big game to you, it is a joke at my expense.' Former flames: Lillie also dated co-star Stephen Bear in 2016, but their romance quickly ended after he proved to be unfaithful during his stint on Celebrity Big Brother
11 Weird Facts About the World That Can Get You Baffled
10/24/2018, 9:45:38 AMWhy do female deer respond when they hear a human baby crying? Why do we sometimes forget where we were going and what we intended to do? Why does Pharaoh Ramesses II need a passport? Who used to steal Queen Victoria’s lingerie? There are so many questions! The good news is that we have answers to all of them! ✔ © depositphotos © getemoji Ravens almost always act together and share the food they get so that everyone gets an equal part ✔ If ravens notice that one of them takes more than he is supposed to, other birds instantly lose their trust in the cheater and stop cooperating with him ✔ Please tell us about it in the comments! Preview photo credit depositphotos.com, Shutterstock.com
36 Stylish Things That Are Somehow Just As Cozy As They Are Cute
10/24/2018, 10:55:57 AMNap- and photo-worthy finds. ✔ A crop sweater with a tie-back you do ~knot~ want to miss out on ✔ 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
XXXTentacion confessed to domestic abuse and other violent crimes in secret recording
10/24/2018, 8:59:43 AM'I started f***ing her up because she made one mistake... now she scared' ✔ The military parade was held to mark the nations 70th birthday, but refrained from showing off the intercontinental ballistic missiles that have seen it hit with multiple international sanctions AFP/Getty 46/50 8 September 2018 350.Org march for Climate Justice at the Quezon Memorial Circle in Quezon City, Philippines
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