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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...

Gunmen kill three Spanish tourists in Afghanistan's central Bamyan province

By Mohammad Yunus Yawar, Charlotte Greenfield and Ana Cantero KABUL/MADRID/DELHI (Reuters) -Three Spanish tourists were killed and at least one Spaniard was injured in an attack by gunmen in Afghanistan's central Bamyan province, Spain's foreign ministry said on Friday. Earlier on Friday, Taliban interior ministry spokesman Abdul Mateen Qaniee had said that three foreign tourists and one Afghan

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

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.

30 mesmerising castles you can actually stay in

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

The 23 beaches and rivers that are too polluted to use, as bathing season begins

The Environment Agency begins testing water quality in May and publishes the results via the Swimfo website to help people decide where and when to swim

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Underrated US Destinations for May and June

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38 Disney Princess Outfits, Ranked

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

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,...

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.

15 Facts Americans Don't Know About Hawaii

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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.

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.

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.

The Grande Dames of country music

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...

BA flight in emergency mayday landing after cockpit fills with smoke

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...

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

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.

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.

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 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.

Landslide forces closure of iconic Southern California chapel designed by Frank Lloyd Wright's son

Landslide forces closure of iconic Southern California chapel designed by Frank Lloyd Wright's son - A decades-old landslide that’s rapidly accelerating has forced the dismantling of an iconic Southern California chapel known for its glass frame built among soaring redwoods and sweeping Pacific Ocean views

Step inside the world's most incredible forests

Step into the wild and discover some of the world's most captivating forests, from thriving national parks to underwater havens.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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 […]

Family fined £2,000 for taking term-time holiday that saved them thousands

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...

Vintage Photos of Old Hollywood Stars on Their Honeymoon

Including Liz Taylor and Mike Todd's tropical escape.

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.

Plane explodes into debris mid-flight killing everyone on board

Incredible places from Greek mythology you can visit today

There are plenty of places you can go to find beautiful beaches, party islands, mouthwatering cuisine, and sunny skies. But very few of them combine all these things with mesmerizing remnants of the ancient world and mythology. Dipped in ancient history, Greece is one of the very few countries that combine all of these with a dream destination for anyone interested in mythology. Click on for a selection of real locations that were center stage for many famous Greek myths.

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.

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...

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

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.

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.

London bus bursts into flames

Five fire engines and around 30 firefighters were called to a bus fire in southwest London.

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

Country diary: The air is rich with post-dawn birdsong

Early on a calm May morning I am in a triangle: an isosceles triangle to be precise, with two equal sides and a shorter base. This is Halewood Park Triangle, south Merseyside: a wedgeland. The Triangle was forged by 19th-century developments in the railways, its base marking the main Liverpool-Manchester line, while the east and west arms were branch lines carrying passengers and freight north to Aintree and Southport. Today those abandoned east...