Turkey visa application to change for Britons next week - these are the new rules
10/25/2018, 9:41:51 AMTURKEY will change its visa application rules from Monday 29 October meaning British holidaymakers will have to apply for an e-visa before they travel rather than buying at the airport. ✔ Some unauthorised websites have also issued fake e-Visas ✔ The FCO is warning Britons on holiday there that possession, sale and export of antiquities is against the law ✔ Tourists may not be aware upon purchase but such antiques can be found in souks and markets, albeit rarely
16 Stunning Airports Across the World We’d Like to Stay at Forever
10/25/2018, 8:45:36 AMIt's nice when the first minutes of acquaintance with a city or country start with incredible impressions from the airport. It's the airport that sets the mood for further travel and is the distinctive feature of each city. ✔ 16 Stunning Airports Across the World We’d Like to Stay at Forever It's nice when the first minutes of acquaintance with a city or country start with incredible impressions from the airport ✔ The outline of the building resembles a figure of a dragon, and the waiting room is decorated with a winter garden (the airport's design is made in the traditional Chinese style)
Earth from space: 15 amazing photographs by astronaut Scott Kelly
10/25/2018, 11:40:45 AMEarth from space: 15 amazing photographs by astronaut Scott Kelly ✔ During Scott Kelly's record-breaking 340 consecutive days on board the International Space Station (ISS), he circled the Earth 5,440 times and witnessed 10,944 sunrises and sunsets – a remarkable 16 per day ✔ Lee Child: 'You could fit the whole of the UK into Wyoming – the emptiness is hard to fathom' Bahamas On the day I had my first video conference with my daughter Charlotte, I took this picture of the Bahamas for her
Cathay Pacific discover data breach of 9.4 MILLION passengers - are you affected?
10/25/2018, 8:33:51 AMCATHAY PACIFIC airline has announced the discovery of a major data breach after unauthorised accessed to the personal data of 9.4 million passengers was unveiled. What should you do if you’re affected? ✔ Since that time, analysis of the data has continued in order to identify affected individuals and to determine whether the data at issue could be reconstructed ✔ The data breach comes one month after British Airways announced their database had been hacked, affected 380,000 customers
Why America's most maligned state deserves some love
10/25/2018, 9:14:19 AMGrabbing anyone's attention in this modern age can be a difficult feat. ✔ Grabbing anyone's attention in this modern age can be a difficult feat ✔ People are busy, moments where we switch off and stop are genuinely rare - and, thanks to the constant buzz of social media in our eyes and ears, our concentration spans have, apparently, been reduced to something shorter than the time between the beats of a gnat's wings ✔ There are 200 countries on the planet, give or take a little haggling over what, precisely, constitutes..
Kate Middleton: Royal lived in this European city before she met Prince William
10/25/2018, 11:17:59 AMKATE MIDDLETON, 36, is now married to Prince William, but before she married the future King of England, the Duchess of Cambridge lived in this country for three months. ✔ She remained sensible when drinking, however, a close source once revealed ✔ Prince William’s now-wife also crewed on a Round The World Challenge boat in the Solent during the same year ✔ Kate has carried out solo travel as a member of the royal family, too, and headed to this country without her husband last year
36 Hours in Singapore
10/25/2018, 10:44:17 AMYes, there are futuristic mega malls and skyscrapers. But you’ll also find a rich cultural heritage reflected in traditional temples and shrines, street food and homegrown art. ✔ 7) 3:30 p.m. Artful Living The former City Hall and Supreme Court buildings were reborn as the ambitious, light-filled National Gallery Singapore in 2015, reflecting the country’s growing interest and pride in homegrown art ✔ Get weekly updates from our Travel Dispatch newsletter, with tips on traveling smarter, destination coverage and photos from all over the world
Hotels for art lovers
10/25/2018, 9:04:29 AMFrom artists in residences and experiences that allow guests unlimited access to museums, to in-house portraitists and private painting lessons, we round up the best hotels for art lovers. ✔ Whilst many hotels look like a masterpiece in their own right, others are like galleries, packed with interesting paintings and dramatic sculptures ✔ The materials used throughout the hotel are museum-worthy too: daino and verde lara marbles, carved sandstone mouldings, gold leaf stuccoes and hand-painted frescoes
Sick reality behind tourist attraction that 1000's of Brits visit each year
10/25/2018, 11:25:16 AMA TOURIST smiles for the camera, proudly displaying the adorable lion cub snuggled in their arms, with its mother nowhere to be seen. It’s a picture you have probably seen pop up on your social med… ✔ These lions are usually ripped away from their mothers at just a few days old and therefore don’t develop the skills to successfully survive in the wild ✔ Sun Online Travel previously revealed a shocking report that details the abuse of animals at tourist attractions in Bali
Emirates slashes prices on return flights to Dubai with fares from £425pp
10/25/2018, 10:30:08 AMEmirates' cheap return flights to Dubai are currently going from £425pp but you'll need to be quick ✔ Oh, and if you really want to splurge, Business fares are also included in the offer, with return prices from £2,475pp ✔ (Image: Moment RF) Read More Is it illegal to drink alcohol in Dubai - the laws Brits need to know before travelling The good news is that even once you're in Dubai you won't need to break the bank in order to make the most of the plethora of attractions ✔ Biggest, fastest, tallest Inside luxury hotel Atlantis, The Palm
Billionaires have enough earthly problems of their own making to fix before going to the moon - Los Angeles Times
10/25/2018, 11:36:25 AMThe moon can wait. Jeff Bezos should improve working conditions at his Amazon warehouses, and Elon Musk needs to fix Tesla now. ✔ If Bezos, the founder of Amazon, has so much money that he can fund space travel, then why does he need to extract huge financial incentives from whichever city is chosen as the location for its second headquarters ✔ People should set their priorities and follow through with the appropriate decisions and actions ✔ It seems that a reset is needed in the case of these two men
Louise Redknapp and pal have hilarious mishap during ‘girly day’
10/25/2018, 8:25:54 AMLOUISE Redknapp had fans in hysterics with her latest gaffe. ✔ When discussing the site’s key messages, Emma and Louise failed to pronounce the word innovative, leading to a jokey exchange between the pair ✔ It came after ex Jamie Redknapp was spotted on a night out with Jemima Khan, sending the rumour-mill into overdrive about his love life
The £45 special Disney World offer that could transform your Orlando holiday
10/25/2018, 10:01:54 AMHOLIDAYS to Disney World aren’t the cheapest in the world – but there are ways to save if you’re savvy. There’s a special £53 ticket that can be booked, and it will be money well spent for families… ✔ HOLIDAYS to Disney World aren’t the cheapest in the world – but there are ways to save if you’re savvy ✔ As families will be inside the park before general admission, they can also be first in the queue for the park’s other rides ✔ Tickets costs £53 for adults and £45 for children, while kids under two go free
What the Germans really think of Brexit (and the British)
10/25/2018, 11:19:06 AMAnyone concerned that Brexit has put an abrupt end to the enduring Teutonic love affair with Britain and all things British needs only to switch on the publicly funded German TV station, ZDF, at prime viewing time on Sunday evenings to be persuaded that their fears are groundless. ✔ Anyone concerned that Brexit has put an abrupt end to the enduring Teutonic love affair with Britain and all things British needs only to switch on the publicly funded German TV station, ZDF, at prime viewing time on Sunday evenings to be persuaded that their fears are groundless ✔ Herzkino, or cinema for the heart, is the title given to ZDF’s long-running 90-minute weekly soap opera ✔ In this world of large Devon country houses, romantic West Country fishing harbours..
Coleen Rooney looks incredible in a black bikini as she hits the beach in Barbados
10/25/2018, 9:00:41 AMCOLEEN Rooney showed off her sensational figure as she relaxed on the beaches of Barbados with her kids yesterday. The mum-of-four- who welcomed son Cass just eight months ago – slipped into … ✔ Despite leaving behind all they know, the family appear to have settled into life across the pond with Coleen recently being pictured hitting the local shops after a morning of fitness classes ✔ email digishowbiz@the-sun.co.uk or call us direct on 02077824220
7 most beautiful castles outside of Europe
10/25/2018, 9:05:11 AMFrom the fortresses of Alexandria to the recently constructed mansions of California, these castles are historic and worth visiting in their own right. ✔ Its cloak changes with the seasons during a special ceremony ✔ Because no one is allowed to touch the Buddha except for the Thai king or the crown prince, the king himself performs the ceremony three times a year ✔ This story originally appeared on SmarterTravel.com
Could you stay silent for an entire MONTH?
10/25/2018, 8:46:12 AMFrom a Buddhist monastery deep in the Dordogne to a no-religion Bali retreat with a focus on fresh food, there's a silent retreat to relax every soul. Tessa Williams digs out the best across the world. ✔ Leave your Samsung Galaxy to another constellation ✔ DETAILS: Day passes cost £28; accommodation is from £20 a night in a dorm (women only); private bungalows from £68, balisilentretreatcom ✔ Abandon everything that connects to modern life: books, Kindles, phones..
The best new ski chalets opening this season
10/25/2018, 10:21:25 AMChalet holidays remain the most popular way for skiing Britons to head for the slopes ✔ Chalets in which families gather, groups of friends party, and sociable types mingle remain the most popular way for skiing Britons to head for the slopes ✔ Original beams and stone walls contrast beautifully with feature lighting and sumptuous fabrics ✔ Unfussy interiors house spacious communal areas with long, convivial dining tables
Has Spain unearthed the secret to a long and happy life?
10/25/2018, 8:58:24 AMNot that the Spanish need any justification for devouring Ibérico ham at every opportunity, knocking back a glass or two of wine with lunch or having dinner when many other nations are going to bed, but it must be nice to know that these and other habits are contributing to a longer and no doubt more enjoyable life. ✔ According to a report by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, which has just been published in The Lancet, Spaniards are set to have the best life expectancy in the world by 2040, nudging ahead of the Japanese, to reach an average of 85.8 years ✔ In the UK, we can only expect to get to the age of 83.3, despite our obsession with counting calories, steps and portions of..
Hotels
10/25/2018, 8:58:28 AMThe best hotels in Japan, chosen by our expert, including luxury hotels, boutique hotels, budget hotels and Japan hotel deals. Read the reviews and book.
Cycling the US-Mexico border: Sweat, fear and mad dogs in the most paranoid corner of America
10/25/2018, 10:42:27 AMSoaked through from the soggy tail end of Hurricane Michael, I leant my touring bike and panniers against the “big” but certainly not “beautiful” 21-foot high border wall dissecting the cities of Brownsville, Texas and Matamoros, Tamaulipas. ✔ It was only 9am, but already the temperature had soared to well over 30 degrees centigrade – the fencing, meanwhile, felt cold and hostile against my sweaty palms ✔ This was the structure I’d heard so much about on TV news bulletins, in newspapers and radio broadcasts, in the flesh ✔ Through the tight metal mesh I could see the Rio Grande,..
Where to mark the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall - Los Angeles Times
10/25/2018, 11:10:49 AMPeregrine Adventures leads a 10-day tour to Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic. ✔ Includes nine nights’ accommodations, nine breakfasts and four dinners, and transportation ✔ Info : Peregrine Adventures, (855) 832-4859 ALSO New York City's Pod Hotels drop room prices to $79 in winter Donny and Marie Osmond to call it quits on Las Vegas show
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My trip to Kunming, China
10/25/2018, 8:27:14 AMundefined ✔ It was once the gateway to the legendary Silk Road that facilitated trade with Tibet, Sichuan, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos and India ✔ The distinctive assortment of animals and plants represented was a constant, joyful surprise, and even the human likenesses I saw were oddly inspiring ✔ He is president of Dae-kwang International Co., and director of the Korean-Swedish Association
New York landmarks transported to the wilderness
10/25/2018, 11:24:24 AMIn his "Misplaced" series, designer Anton Repponen transports Manhattan's most iconic buildings to barren natural surroundings. ✔ These two images are part of Misplaced, a series by New York-based digital designer Anton Repponen that sees the city's buildings -- both landmarks and lesser-known sites -- superimposed onto his own travel photos, including desolate scenes from a desert, a meadow of pink flowers and a rocky valley ✔ I started with buildings (in New York City) that people knew first, Repponen said in a phone interview ✔ It is the buildings that we all know, which are put out of context and turned into a whole other story, he concluded
Opinion | How Screwed Up Is American Democracy?
10/25/2018, 10:15:55 AMAnd should NeverTrump Republicans vote for Democrats in the midterm elections? ✔ I’ve written three books, including one, in 2006, about the danger of right-wing populism in its religious fundamentalist guise ✔ This week’s show is produced by Alex Laughlin for Transmitter Media, with help from Caitlin Pierce ✔ We had help from Tyson Evans, Phoebe Lett, Ian Prasad Philbrick and Fredy Chevez
19 New York City restaurants where you can get a Michelin-starred lunch for $50 or less
10/25/2018, 11:57:06 AMThere are are 19 Michelin-starred restaurants in New York City where you can eat lunch for $50 or less — and nine where it'll cost $30 or less. ✔ Eating the best food in the world doesn't have to be reserved for special occasions ✔ Time: Monday Friday, 11.30 a.m. 2.30 p.m. Find out more here ✔ 9/ Nix, Manhattan $36 NIX / Facebook Cuisine: With the belief that eating vegetarian or vegan should feel more celebration than sacrifice, Nix features dishes that are seasonal, shareable and highly flavourful
26 Useful Products Under $25 Our Readers Actually Swear By
10/25/2018, 10:19:15 AMSmart, affordable finds. ✔ You can also get ChopStir's non-heat-resistant version (as in, you can use it briefly in a hot pan but can't leave it sitting in the pan, or it'll melt) on Amazon for $7.99 ✔ 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
23 Inexpensive "Shark Tank" Products People Actually Swear By
10/25/2018, 8:30:30 AM*buys everything on this list* ✔ It can hold up to 110 pounds, and by itself weighs three ✔ 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
10 best iPhone XR cases
10/25/2018, 10:25:30 AMWe tried and tested a range of cases ahead of the XR's launch tomorrow, here's our verdict ✔ Pipetto is a strikingly good brand, with good-value, sophisticated and well-made cases for iPhone and iPad ✔ The Impact series have ultimate protection – drop tested form a height of two metres – and fit securely ✔ The reviews are compiled through a mix of expert opinion and real-world testing
9 of the world's best private ski resorts
10/25/2018, 11:23:50 AMImagine a ski vacation with no lift lines and pristine powder all day long. You can do that at nine of the world's best private ski resorts. ✔ Members are then deeded a site on which to build a cabin, although they may prefer to stay in the six-bedroom lodge or one of four club cabins ✔ For those bitten by the bug, there is bunkhouse accommodation offering dinner, bed and breakfast ✔ Temple Basin , State Highway 73, Arthur's Pass National Park; +64 3 377 7788
Megyn Kelly expected to leave Today Show following blackface comments
10/25/2018, 10:25:36 AMThose who work on the show are 'not happy with Megyn right now' ✔ Rescuers scrabbled through mud for survivors after the powerful earthquake sent hillsides crashing down onto homes, killing at least nine people and leaving dozens of people missing AFP/Getty 50/50 5 September 2018 US Capitol Police arrest a protestor as Judge Brett Kavanaugh testifies during the second day of his US Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing to be an Associate Justice on the US Supreme Court
'Trump has called for unity after the bombs sent to CNN, Obama and Hillary – but his words ring hollow'
10/25/2018, 10:25:25 AMAmerica has changed since the reality TV star entered the White House. His rhetoric is violent and deliberate, and he has often spoken of the media in terms not worthy of a democratically elected leader ✔ Rise for Climate protests took places across the world to demand action Leo Sabangan/350.org (CC BY-NC-SA 2.0) 48/50 7 September 2018 Displaced Syrians take part in a protest against the regime and its ally Russia at a camp for displaced people in Kafr Lusin near the Bab al-Hawa border crossing with Turkey in Syria's northern Idlib province AFP/Getty 49/50 6 September 2018 An aerial view of houses damaged by a landslide in Atsuma town, Hokkaido prefecture, after an earthquake hit the northern Japanese island
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