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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Vintage Photos of Old Hollywood Stars on Their Honeymoon

Including Liz Taylor and Mike Todd's tropical escape.

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 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.

38 Disney Princess Outfits, Ranked

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

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.

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...

10 Places You can See Bisons In The USA

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The Grande Dames of country music

The tragic reason why there are no great white sharks in captivity

Sea life centres are home to all manner of rare and dangerous beasts, from jellyfish to orcas and yet, there are some animals you’ll never see in an aquarium. The great white shark may be one of the most obsessed over predators in the world, but very few of us will ever see the legendary fish in real life. This is not because of their size – they a...

Airbnb hosts are bracing for an unpredictable summer

To beat the competition, short-term-rental owners are turning to direct bookings and influencer stays to lure guests and make money off summer travel.

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

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

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 […]

Russia just discovered the world’s largest oil reserve

World’s Top 15 Most Unusual Natural Phenomena

Our planet is a constant source of surprise. It hosts natural phenomena that defy explanation and often seem to belong more to the realm of fantasy than reality. From surreal landscapes to unexplained atmospheric events, these occurrences remind us of the Earth’s endless capacity for wonder. Here are 15 of the world’s most bizarre natural ... Read more

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.

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...

10 Stylish and Equally Comfortable Airport Looks for Your Next Trip

Look and feel great the next time you travel!

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.

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.

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.

Sewage fears hitting UK beach tourism industry - Tory MP

North Devon's Selaine Saxby is demanding new laws to force the Environment Agency to carry out more sophisticated water quality tests.

World’s eighth richest woman demands gallery takes down portrait of her

These Garden Arches Can Transform Your Backyard Into a Beautiful Oasis

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

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 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.

Beyond Machu Picchu and Cancun: Latin American wonders for a dream vacation

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.

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.

Scientists dumbstruck by discovery of 'strange underwater road'

It’s not quite the lost city of Atlantis, but scientists have just uncovered a slice of history that had been swallowed up by the sea. Experts admitted that even they were surprised when divers unearthed a 7,000-year-old stone road that had lain buried under layers of sea mud. The ancient structure was discovered after archaeologist Igor Borzić, of...

New Caledonia: French forces clear roadblocks to airport

France has been attempting to restore order in the Pacific territory since riots broke out earlier this week. Airlines have suspended flights over the unrest.

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...

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.

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.

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...

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.

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!

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.

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...

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...

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.