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38 Disney Princess Outfits, Ranked

The good, the bad, and the...interesting.

SF is more dangerous than Colombia or Brazil, says Google employee

Google worker Sam Padilla visited San Francisco from Austin and was stunned to find the city overrun with drug users and struggling homeless people.

13 Red Flags You May Be Slipping Into Isolation And Loneliness

Feeling isolated or lonely is terrible, and it can happen to anyone, even if you’re surrounded by people. It’s a sneaky feeling that can creep up on you, so it’s important to pay attention to the signs. Here are some red flags that might indicate you’re drifting a bit too far into solitude. I’m not... The post 13 Red Flags You May Be Slipping Into Isolation And Loneliness appeared first on Listickle.

The beauty of spring around the world

Springtime is here. It's an underrated season, with clear skies, blooming flowers, and that exciting buildup to summer. Why not get pumped for the season by seeing just how sensational spring looks like around the world? Click on to see the beauty of spring across the globe.

Eco-warriors cause chaos by gluing themselves to Munich Airport runway

Six climate activists from Last Generation caused chaos at Munich Airport on Saturday after gluing themselves to the runway, which resulted in 60 flights being cancelled and 14 arrivals diverted.

I’m passionate about the future of Glasgow School of Art’s glorious Mackintosh building, not just its past

My call last week for a more vigorous approach to restoring the Mackintosh building at the Glasgow School of Art received an almost entirely positive response from readers, who shared my dismay at the slow progress in restoring this fire-ravaged marvel. There were, though, one or two dissenting voices, who accused me of “excessive sentiment” and asked whether the desire to rebuild the building has “got anything to do with what art might be,...

These Garden Arches Can Transform Your Backyard Into a Beautiful Oasis

Adding visual interest to your outdoor space has never been easier.

How wild swimming puts you at risk of a raft of waterborne diseases

It sounded like good news for wild swimmers. Last week, 27 new river bathing sites were added to the map of the UK's coastal and inland waterways deemed safe for use.

What’s on TV tonight – D-Day: The Unseen Footage, A Celebration for Pentecost, and more

Sunday 19 May D-Day: The Unseen Footage Channel 5, 9pm As the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings approaches on June 6, this documentary tells us what happened next in Operation Overlord, which involved more than two million Allied troops. It recounts the Battle of Normandy, when soldiers from the UK, US and Canada left the beaches and moved inl...

43 of the world’s most colourful places

We take a tour of the world's most colourful destinations to visit this year.

Doomed architecture: London's greatest unbuilt buildings include a glowing pod and a giant glass pyramid

Doomed architecture: London's greatest unbuilt buildings include a glowing pod and a giant glass pyramid - Here are the amazing London building projects that were never meant to be, or just too over-the-top to even begin to be affordable

Gorgeous Oregon coast hotel with no TVs or WiFi that encourages guests to read its enormous selection of books and enjoy ocean views is sold to new owners who hint they'll modernize it

The Sylvia Beach Hotel in Newport captured local attention thanks to its picturesque Pacific Ocean views and literary theme - which extended to a total ban on TVs and Wi-Fi.

Shapps orders urgent review to find aircraft for paratroopers to mark D-Day

Plans for a mass parachute drop as part of the 80th anniversary events have been scaled back.

Enigmatic art at SETU campus as students showcase their work

Paintings, sculptures, installations, and performance art were on display at South East Technological University’s (SETU) Hill Street campus last week as second year art students opened their exhibition. Entitled Enigma, the exhibition was a result of a six-week project which saw students delve deep into the works of contemporary and historical art...

Notions and necessities: From fairy-tree gin to street parties, sculpture and floral displays, it’s all here

NECESSITY Festival of friendship Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown (dlr) County Council is hosting its annual Festival of Inclusion, which runs until May 26 — an opportunity to celebrate social inclusion initiatives. This year’s theme is Building Friendships in the Community. The programme includes activities, exhibitions, performances, talks, coffee mornings...

British holidaymaker, 47, found dead in his Thailand hotel room

Simon Brown, 47 - known affectionately as Browny - loved visiting Thailand and travelling abroad. His death has been met with 'total shock and sadness' in his community back home in Wales.

The greatest discoveries and advancements in the history of astronomy

The underrated UK seaside town 'just as cool as Brighton' but with way fewer tourists

Just like Brighton, Worthing has a wonderful pier and plenty of attractions and places to visit.

10 Places You can See Bisons In The USA

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The Grande Dames of country music

20 ways to stay sane while self-isolating

As of this writing, coronavirus cases have been reported in at least 214 countries around the world. Many cities and countries have reinstated restrictions on people’s movement to slow the spread of the virus, closing schools, encouraging companies to allow employees to work from home, “practise social distancing” or even “shelter in place” for the foreseeable future. How can you boost your own and others’ morale while stuck at home? Here are a few ideas.

Michael Flatley 'heartbroken' to be living out of hotels when he visits Ireland

Michael Flatley has admitted he's 'heartbroken' to be living out of hotels when he visits Ireland. The Lord of the Dance star, his wife Niamh and son Michael St James are currently unable to live in their Castlehyde mansion in Co Cork due to allegedly defective repairs. Today's top videos 'It's heartbreaking. I'm not going […]

Eerie video shows once thriving tourist island completely deserted

Footage of Magnetic Island, 20 minutes from Townsville, revealed a distinct lack of tourists despite the April-May window usually being popular with those seeking warmth.

9 Best backpacks for your summer 2024 travels, festivals and for days out with friends

With festivals and holidays on the horizon, backpacks are the perfect hands-free item to help keep your belongings safe - here are some of our favourites on the high street currently...

Underrated US Destinations for May and June

Underrated US Destinations for May and June Ugh, so many... The post Underrated US Destinations for May and June appeared first on Be Right Back by Mary.

End of the great British staycation? Package holiday trips boom

Seven-day trips for a couple to Turkey, Greece , Spain , Portugal and Cyprus are all being offered for less than £750 including flights in the first week of June.

Scientists discover metal from the 'lost city of Atlantis'

It’s tempting to imagine that the world was once home to mythical lands of beauty and abundance whose streets were lined with gold. Well, if Plato is to be believed, it’s not gold they were lined with but orichalcum. At least, in the case of Atlantis. According to the iconic Greek philosopher, the fire-coloured metal was second in value only to gol...

NYC singles told to DITCH dating apps and walk on West Side Highway

NYC singles are being told to ditch the dating apps this summer and simply walk to the West Side Highway to find the city's hottest men and women in the wild.

Revealed: How Monty nearly gave away the date of D-Day landings

It was one of the most closely guarded secrets of the Second World War – the date when the Allied forces would land on the beaches of northern France and begin the liberation of mainland Europe. But it has emerged that the top secret plans were almost thrown into disarray when Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery, of all people, accidentally let the ca...

Inside village abandoned a century ago with overgrown ruins and defunct steam engine

Images reveal an abandoned slate quarry village in North Wales, untouched for a century. These quarries once "roofed the 19th-century world," with remnants still visible today

10 Essential Everglades Experiences You Won't Want to Miss

10 Essential Everglades Experiences You Won’t Want to Miss The... The post 10 Essential Everglades Experiences You Won’t Want to Miss appeared first on Be Right Back by Mary.

I've traveled to over 40 countries around the world. These are the 5 underrated spots everyone should visit.

After visiting over 40 countries, some of my favorite places have been Colombia, Laos, Zimbabwe, Malta, and Morocco.

Northern Lights: How to watch spectacular aurora borealis as lights could soon return

Britain could be treated to the Northern Lights again very soon thanks to a period of high solar activity known as the solar maximum - the Mirror explains everything you need to know

DC mayor takes her entourage 2,500 miles on taxpayer-funded VEGAS trip

Washington DC's woke Mayor Muriel Bowser will travel on a taxpayer-funded jaunt to Las Vegas with her team just hours from now.

Five things to do when planning a dental trip to Budapest this summer

. Travel has long been associated with relaxation, sun holidays, new experiences and creating long-lasting memories. But in recent years, there has been a rise in a new type of travel trend – dental tourism. Dental tourism has become increasingly popular, with plenty of benefits, the most obvious benefit being that dental care can be more affordabl...

Overrated tourist spots you should avoid

For every tourist destination worth the effort and expense to visit, there's a cheap trick that isn’t worth either and yet still, somehow, draws crowds. Check out this gallery, based on a list from Far and Wide, that will help shed light on some of the shadiest tourist traps. And keep in mind, one person's tacky trap is another's perfect Instagram!

The 10 holiday destinations most used by cybercriminals to trick Brits

Experts from McAfee have revealed the 10 holiday destinations most used by cybercriminals to entice unsuspecting British holidaymakers.

Shapps: Shortage of planes for D-Day commemoration underlines need for more cash

The Defence Secretary said he had ‘no doubt’ that additional planes would be found for paratroopers to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

Obituary: Don Street, world-famous sailor, writer and submariner who split his time between Cork and the Caribbean

Donald Street, who has died aged 93, was a world-renowned sailor, writer and former US Navy submariner who split his long life on the water between the Caribbean and Glandore, West Cork. Home was “wherever the anchor is down”, he wrote, and such was his passion for sailing that he was busy preparing his classic Dragon yacht, Gypsy, for this summer ...

The 20 Best Luggage Brands Worth Investing In

From Samsonite to Rimowa, Tumi to Away—here's what you need to know about each one.

You've been pronouncing your holiday destination all wrong! Fifty of the most commonly mispronounced places around the world, from Mousehole to Phuket via Saskatchewan

It's the sting in the tail. You've remembered all your essentials, but arrive at your holiday destination and get funny looks from the locals because you can't pronounce it. Read on for help...

The most dangerous (and the safest) countries for female travelers

In an attempt to determine which countries are the most dangerous for female travelers, husband and wife journalists Asher and Lyric Fergusson studied and ranked the 50 most popular countries amongst tourists. The data was compiled using sources ranging from the 2018 Gallup World Poll to Equal Measures 2030's Gender Advocates Data Hub. The Fergusson's Women’s Danger Index ranked each country based on eight factors: street safety for women, intentional homicide of women, non-partner sexual violence, intimate partner sexual violence, legal discrimination, global gender gap, gender inequality index, and violence against women attitudes. Using these metrics, their list of the 20 most dangerous countries for women emerges. Intrigued? Take a look at their findings by clicking through the following gallery.

Heading to Milan? These Are the 21 Travel Essentials to Pack

Don’t leave the house without these jet-setter must-haves.

Plus-size travel influencer who wants free extra seats for fat fliers says airport worker refused to push her up jet bridge in wheelchair because of her size - and forced her into walk that left her wheezing for oxygen

A plus-size travel influencer has claimed she was discriminated against by an airport employee who refused to push her in a wheelchair because of her weight.

Jeff Bezos' 3 private jets are worth $140 million and include 2 Gulfstream G650ERs alongside a hangar in Seattle

Jeff Bezos owns a hangar and three private jets worth over $100 million. The smallest is registered to a firm specializing in privacy enhancement.

Airport View Hotel near Lusk does deal with council to provide accommodation for 200 homeless people

Local authorities have agreed terms to use a 40-bed hotel in north Dublin to provide emergency accommodation for homeless families. Dublin City Council led the negotiations with the owners of the Airport View Hotel at Blakes Cross, close to Lusk in north Dublin on behalf of the Dublin Region Homeless Executive (DRHE), the body responsible for sourc...

Russia just discovered the world’s largest oil reserve

Residents of China's Fujian province to be allowed to visit Taiwan's Matsu Islands

For the past five years, tourism between Taiwan and China has been at a standstill due to cross strait tensions. Then in late April, Beijing said that residents from its province Fujian, would be allowed to visit Taiwan’s Matsu Islands. The unilateral announcement came ahead of the inauguration of a new president in Taipei.

Three Spanish tourists shot dead by gunmen in central Afghanistan

Three Spanish tourists shot dead by gunmen in central Afghanistan - Afghan interior ministry spokesperson says four people arrested in connection with attack

The surprising reason why almost no flags feature the colour purple

National flags might seem like a riot of colour, but there is one colour that you will almost never see on a flag and the reason comes down to the ancient trade in rare sea snails.