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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!

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.

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,...

Russia just discovered the world’s largest oil reserve

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.

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...

The Grande Dames of country music

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.

Businesses demand water company 'bear full cost' of Brixham poisoning

Seaside B&Bs and self-catering cottages in the south Devon town are facing a wave of cancellations from holidaymakers fearful of exposing their families to the parasite.

10 Essential Everglades Experiences You Won't Want to Miss

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Botanists are scouring the US-Mexico border to document a forgotten ecosystem split by a giant wall

Botanists are scouring the US-Mexico border to document a forgotten ecosystem split by a giant wall - Botanists and citizen scientists armed with the iNaturalist app on their smartphones are recording the biodiversity along the U.S.-Mexico border

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.

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

The amazing red carpet of 'Furiosa' at Cannes 2024

10 Stylish and Equally Comfortable Airport Looks for Your Next Trip

Look and feel great the next time you travel!

I caught a Ryanair flight and saw so many people making a £46 mistake

Ryanair passenger, Emily Chaplin, has issued a warning about the airline's strict baggage policies after witnessing dozens of travellers being forced to cough up £46 before boarding a flight.

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.

Essential things people forget before their holiday according to a travel expert

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...

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

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 20 Best Luggage Brands Worth Investing In

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

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.

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.

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.

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 […]

Underrated US Destinations for May and June

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Children asked to remember D-Day sacrifice ahead of 80th anniversary of landings

There are fears that the events of the Second World War could be forgotten unless more is done to engage younger generations.

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...

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.

Vintage Photos of Old Hollywood Stars on Their Honeymoon

Including Liz Taylor and Mike Todd's tropical escape.

Northern Lights set to return as top stargazing spot in UK revealed - full list of areas

Brits could be treated to views of the spectacular Northern Lights again in just a matter of days - and the very best places to gaze at the night in the UK have been revealed

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.

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.

When Northern Lights could be visible in the UK again

The Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, are expected to be visible again in the UK soon and could even be seen more regularly in years to come. After a severe solar storm, the beautiful, rare phenomenon was visible throughout the UK and even as far south as France on May 10 and 11. These breathtaking displays occur when charged particles collide w...

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...

10 Places You can See Bisons In The USA

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43 of the world’s most colourful places

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

The greatest discoveries and advancements in the history of astronomy

Why going green is not just good for the planet, it’s also good for hotels’ bottom line

Ireland has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 and all business sectors must be cognisant of this and integrate sustainability into their strategic planning. Individual customers are also placing greater emphasis on environmental considerations and are increasingly choosing products and services with environmental credentials, with a...

Take A Trip To A Beautiful Greek Island With Netflix's 'Maestro in Blue'

Maestro in Blue follows a somewhat conflicted musician, Orestis, who arrives on the island of Paxos in Greece for a music festival. The sun-drenched Netflix series was filmed on location on the island, giving the show a picturesque look to backdrop its tale of romance taking a nasty turn. Season 1 and 2 Filming Locations Season 1 and 2 of Maestro in Blue were filmed on Paxos, a quaint and beautiful Greek island. Paxos is part of the Ionian...

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...

Best places to live in the US revealed

Out of all 50 states, and an estimated 35,000 cities and towns in the country, a town in the Garden State has been crowned the best place to live in the U.S.

Fury as French 'remove' Britain's Union Jack from D-Day display

Pictures from previous years show flag bunting depicting all the nations involved in the Allied resistance to the Nazis adorning the streets of the charming town of Carentan.

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...

Escape it all with these off-grid stays in the UK and worldwide

Switch off your phone, pack your camera and let's explore the world's most envy-inducing retreats.

The world's most breathtaking hot air balloon rides

Hot air ballooning is the ideal way to get the best views on planet Earth, and here we reveal the best rides for a truly serene experience.

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.

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.

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

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