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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.

Beautiful and strange locations made famous by movies

Thailand's Maya Bay, better known as the gorgeous secret cove from the 2000 film 'The Beach,' has been closed to tourists indefinitely. Anyone who wants to visit the pristine white-sand beach and dive into the crystalline waters where a young Leonardo DiCaprio once acted will be disappointed. Films take great care in choosing their locations, selecting places with profound character and a lasting visual impact. So, take advantage of all that effort and check out this gallery to start compiling your travel itinerary of endlessly interesting places made famous by films.

Plane explodes into debris mid-flight killing everyone on board

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.

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...

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.

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...

10 Stylish and Equally Comfortable Airport Looks for Your Next Trip

Look and feel great the next time you travel!

Here's where you should travel this summer, according to your zodiac sign

Vintage Photos of Old Hollywood Stars on Their Honeymoon

Including Liz Taylor and Mike Todd's tropical escape.

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

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

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...

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

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...

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.

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.

Deadly Legends: 15 Famous Pirates Who Ruled the High Seas

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Steal Her Style: Clodagh McKenna is print-tastic in a retro co-ord on Ireland trip

Clodagh McKenna was looking print-tastic during a flying visit back to her beloved Cork on Saturday. The chef opted for a very fashion-forward look for a visit to Ballymaloe House where she caught up with fellow celebrity chef Rachel Allen and paired retro prints in a fab co-ord set. Today's top videos Her outfit consisted […]

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.

I toured the 600-room hotel with a pool and gym that American built exclusively for its employees — see inside Skyview 6

Complete with heaps of amenities, the $250 million "Skyview 6" is a mini-city exclusive to American Airlines employees traveling for company business.

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 […]

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.

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

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.

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...

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.

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 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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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...

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

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 greatest discoveries and advancements in the history of astronomy

For as long as humans have walked the Earth, the great endless sky and the countless stars that fill it have left us in a state of awe-inspired wonderment. Similarly, the study and exploration of space have been a priority for humankind for millennia. From the ancient Assyrians and Greeks, to the greatest minds of the Renaissance, and up to the billionaire space explorers of the 21st century, incredible amounts of time and effort have gone into better understanding our celestial surroundings. And yet, despite all of the great strides that have been made to understand the great beyond, it's estimated that 95% of the universe is still undiscovered. Click through the gallery to learn about some of the greatest discoveries of astronomy and our universe.

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...

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.

The Grande Dames of country music

43 of the world’s most colourful places

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

These Garden Arches Can Transform Your Backyard Into a Beautiful Oasis

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

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.

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!