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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...

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 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.

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.

43 of the world’s most colourful places

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

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...

The Grande Dames of country music

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...

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...

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...

Underrated US Destinations for May and June

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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

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.

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

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.

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...

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...

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.

10 Stylish and Equally Comfortable Airport Looks for Your Next Trip

Look and feel great the next time you travel!

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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 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.

30 mesmerising castles you can actually stay in

Get the royal treatment in one of these impressive chateâus...

Six-year-old British girl is pulled from Tenerife hotel pool

The incident occurred on May 9 at around 6.50pm at the Granada Park Aparthotel pool in Los Cristianos, on the southwest coast of Tenerife.

The greatest discoveries and advancements in the history of astronomy

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.

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.

More than 250 passengers ‘vomiting from bug’ after norovirus outbreak on cruise

Vintage Photos of Old Hollywood Stars on Their Honeymoon

Including Liz Taylor and Mike Todd's tropical escape.

10 Places You can See Bisons In The USA

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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.

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 ...

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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...

My Penguin Friend Trailer

Inspired by a true story; an enchanting adventure about a lost penguin rescued from an oil spill, who transforms the life of a heartbroken fisherman. They soon become unlikely friends, so bonded that even the vast ocean cannot divide them.

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.

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,...

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.

Russia just discovered the world’s largest oil reserve

These Garden Arches Can Transform Your Backyard Into a Beautiful Oasis

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

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.

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

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 […]