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Pope heads to Venice in first trip of 2024

VENICE, ITALY — Pope Francis flew into Venice on Sunday for his first trip of the year, testing his mobility and resilience after a number of health scares in recent months. The Venice trip is the first of four in Italy planned for the next three months. He is scheduled to visit Verona in May and Trieste in July, and is also expected to attend a June summit of Group of Seven (G7) leaders in Bari. In September, he is set to embark on what may be...

DOT wants more tourists to discover Mindanao

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Philippines — The Department of Tourism (DOT) is doing everything it can to attract tourists, both from within the country and abroad, to visit Mindanao. The peace and security situation in the region has greatly improved over the past ten years. Mindanao is peaceful now, and it’s fully prepared to welcome tourists, whether they’re from here or abroad, Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia FFrascosaid during the second Mindanao...

Between Bangkok's mega highways, 'pocket parks' sprout

Between crumbling concrete blocks and sweeping tarmac highways, slivers of verdant "pocket parks" are sprouting in Thailand's capital Bangkok. Under two thrumming highway overpasses, office worker Pattaree Klongkongmuang is taking a stroll around Somdet Saranrat Maneerom Public Park.

A Japan Airlines flight was canceled after the pilot got drunk at a Dallas hotel bar and police were called

A Japan Airlines flight from Dallas to Tokyo was canceled after a captain got drunk at a Texas hotel, prompting a call to the police, a report said.

Costco has yet to bring warehouses to these 3 US states

Costco has over 600 warehouses across the U.S., but not one is located in these three states.

OPINION - I don't believe it — I got on a train in Britain and had a good experience

I don't believe it — I got on a train in Britain and had a good experience -

Changing skyline revealed in urban park photos

Piling work begins at the site of Stockton Waterfront urban park alongside the River Tees.

Cornwall tourism chief warns visitors could be hit by 'tax on holidaymakers'

Cornwall tourism chief warns visitors could be hit by 'tax on holidaymakers' - Malcolm Bell says a ‘tourist tax’ raise would money for local businesses

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The 30 cheapest places to live in the US in 2024

Living in the US can be expensive, but some cities still have a much lower cost of living compared to others. The platform Niche compiled a list of the most affordable cities to live in the US in 2024. When assessing the cost of living, they considered factors such as housing costs, tax rates, and the cost of essentials like food and fuel. Curious to discover the 30 most affordable US cities to live in this year? Then click through the gallery.

The best American movie set in each state

With a land area more than twice as large as the whole European continent, the US landscape is as vast and varied as its film culture. All American states, with their unique culture and setting, have produced great iconic movies that have helped shape our national identity. Check out which ones came from your state!

St. John pigs’ trotters could be coming to your high street

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Activist who fought for legal rights for Europe's largest saltwater lagoon wins 'Green Nobel'

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Growing up, Teresa Vicente spent long days in Spain's Mar Menor swimming in transparent waters, cupping seahorses in her hands and partying under the moonlit sky. Out there, she recalled, time stood still. But over the decades, chronic contamination from mining, development and agricultural runoff turned the once crystal-clear waters of Europe's largest saltwater lagoon into a graveyard. A mass fish die-off in 2019 prompted...

Spectacularly Located Procedural ‘Weiss & Morales' Rolls in the Canary Islands, From RTVE, ZDF and ZDF Studios, Which Shares Sales Rights (EXCLUSIVE)

Starring "3o Coins'" Miguel Angel Silvestre and "The Palace's" Katia Fellin, "Weiss & Morales" has gone into production in the Canary Islands, boasting the credentials of a textbook procedural appealing to current market appetites. As co-production ramps up between free-to-air players in Europe, led very often by its state-backed networks, "Weiss & Morales" links two […]

These US towns will pay you to move there

In a bid to attract new residents, some U.S. locales are offering financial incentives, ranging from cash to free land. Aimed at everyone from remote workers to families, this trend is growing in an era where home ownership is a pipe dream for the coming generations. Such incentives make the prospect of relocating not just appealing but also financially rewarding. Click through to discover the cities offering some interesting incentives!

Brits warned of bank holiday travel chaos as 16m drivers to hit road on Friday amid rail strikes

Bank Holiday Monday's train drivers overtime ban will mean hundreds of services are cancelled, forcing people to use their cars instead

New menus from old favorites push the boundaries of creative cuisine

People have favorites. It’s simply human nature. There’s comfort in returning to your favorite restaurant, having your favorite dish, and indulging in the assurance that you’ll always be able to have it again (and again and again in many cases). That’s exactly why introducing a new menu can be nerve-racking. But these establishments don’t let that fear stop them. While favorites reign supreme for most people, there’s a strong community that...

USA road-tripping: the best camping spots to check out

With 58 National Parks to choose from, the United States has glorious campsites as far as the eye can see. For those who love getting fresh air and being out in nature, camping trips are mandatory. Whether you have an annual pass for national parks or you're a first-time explorer, the options are endless. Based on a list from the lifestyle site Greatist, click through the following gallery to see 15 stunning places you will want to set up camp in.

Janet Jackson bringing Together Again tour to U.K. and Europe

Janet Jackson will kick off the U.K. and European leg of her Together Again tour this September. The All of You star unveiled the dates on Monday, revealing that the trek will kick off in Paris on 25 September before heading over to the U.K. for stops in Birmingham, London, Glasgow and Manchester. Jackson will then return to mainland Europe for sho...

Road tripping with gadgets: Here are some nifty options for that perfect road trip

A road trip is an adventure like no other. While you take in the experience, get some peace of mind with these nifty gadgets

AirAsia launches 5.5 seat sale for as low as P55

Summer ignites travel fever, making it impossible to resist the urge to wander. If you're still having second thoughts about traveling during this hot season, don't worry, there's a seat sale with flights to March 2025! This 5.5, AirAsia is having a sale. Most domestic destinations are priced as low as P55 for a one-way base fare, including places ...

A Preview Girl's Guide to Spending a Posh Summer Weekend in Cebu

Ready for your quick yet chic getaway?

New cycle and walking scheme moves forward

The multi-million pound scheme will make walking and cycling easier and improve bus connections.

Musk spotted arriving at Beijing hotel amidst tight security

Tesla CEO Elon Musk arrived at Beijing hotel amidst tight security on a surprise visit to China.

Venice's plan to charge tourists descended into chaos, showing how much of a headache overtourism has become

Local residents protested the tourist-fee trial, with some even clashing with police.

Gapan Church officially proclaimed a minor basilica

A centuries-old church nestled in the historic city of Gapan is the latest in the Philippines to be formally declared a minor basilica. The National Shrine of La Virgen Divina Pastora is now the Minor Basilica of La Virgen Divina Pastora. The Diocese of Cabanatuan celebrated the church’s new status with a Mass presided over […]

Everyone is visiting Japan. An extended currency slump means the tourists will just keep coming.

Tourists are staying longer and spending more as the yen continues its slide against the dollar.

Festivals join pilot scheme to be greener

Reading Festival and Reading Pride are two of the events taking part in a sustainability scheme.

Country diary: A fine coastline with secrets in the soil

The remains of last year’s thrift seem to rattle as an offshore wind pushes over the headland. It won’t be long before they’re superseded by the new flowers, and already, buds of tightly curled pink are beginning to unfurl to greet the spring sunshine. A local folktale says that every thrift flower represents the soul of someone lost at sea, resettled on the coast to remind all seafarers of the perilous ocean they sail. They will be in good...

‘Slow travel at its most joyous’: our three-week road trip to Croatia

How far would you go – and how long would you take – to avoid flying and thoroughly embrace the idea of slow travel? In my case, it was 3,167 miles over three weeks. For nearly a decade I had wanted to do a road trip to Croatia, and to get as much out of the journey as the destination itself. Rather than bomb down the motorway for marathon stretches, the idea was to slow down and see new things. It seemed we had barely rolled off Le Shuttle (the...

Hawaii is known for its macadamia nuts. Lawmakers want to keep it that way

HONOLULU (AP) — For decades, tourists to Hawaii have brought home gift boxes of the islands’ famous chocolate-covered macadamia nuts for friends and family, but these days many of the kernels in the package might not be Hawaii-grown. This little-known fact is surfacing at the state Legislature as lawmakers wrestle over legislation that would force macadamia-nut processors of iconic brands like Mauna Loa to disclose whether their products contain...

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Two passenger jets forced to turn around due to Russian GPS jamming

Two Finnair flights from Helsinki to Tartu in Estonia were forced to turn around and return to Finland on Thursday and Friday after they were unable to navigate safely.

The most unusual tropical fruits in the world

In some of the world’s most lush tropical landscapes, there is a vibrant tapestry of flavor that is waiting to be explored. Tropical fruits not only have a way of tantalizing your senses, but they also have many health benefits. Yet there are some exotic fruits that many people have never heard of! Curious? Click through this gallery to discover some strange fruits from around the world.

Boss of battery giant CATL visits Elon Musk's hotel in Beijing - Reuters witness

BEIJING (Reuters) - The chairman of Chinese battery giant CATL visited a hotel in Beijing on Monday where Elon Musk is staying, after the Tesla CEO arrived in the Chinese capital a day ago on an unannounced visit. Robin Zeng came out of an elevator and shook hands with two top Tesla China executives waiting in the lobby, Tom Zhu and Grace Tao, according to a Reuters witness. CATL is a key battery

Centralia: The Pennsylvania ghost town with a 50-year-old fire

York Street train station opens in north Belfast

Translink has replaced the existing Yorkgate halt with a station built beside it called York Street.

Insider Q&A: Avelo Airlines CEO Andrew Levy describes the challenges of starting a new carrier

It's not easy to break into the U.S. airline industry, which is dominated by four big carriers and a sprinkling of other niche players, but that didn't scare away Andrew Levy. Neither did a pandemic that briefly caused air travel to plummet more than 90%. In April 2021, while COVID-19 still raged and billions of dollars from taxpayers were propping up big airlines, Levy launched Avelo Airlines with flights between Burbank, California, and Las...

Must-visit: Recommended tourist destinations in South Korea

Why planes are forbidden from flying over Disney parks (and other no-fly zones)

There are a number of airspace areas where aircraft are prohibited from entering. These usually include both manned (e.g. planes and helicopters) and unmanned ones (i.e. drones). There are essentially two main types of restricted areas: no-fly zones and prohibited airspace. They differ slightly, but both are implemented to the the same effect. In this gallery, we look at where in the world aircraft are prohibited from entering. Click on to find out if your country is on the list.

Venice's new city entrance fee shows a world hitting its overtourism tipping point

Tourists in Venice far outnumber residents who fear the 'Disney-fication" of the Italian city. A day-trip fee added last week did not go over well as a fix.

Pair of giant pandas set to travel from China to San Diego Zoo under conservation partnership

SAN DIEGO (AP) — A pair of giant pandas will soon make the journey from China to the U.S., where they will be cared for at the San Diego Zoo as part of an ongoing conservation partnership between the two nations, officials said Monday. The San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance said its caretakers recently visited China to meet the giant pandas, Yun Chuan and Xin Bao, ahead of their planned trip to Southern California. An exact date for the handoff...

Sparkle World Tour, may additional dates sa U.S.A, Canada, at Japan | UB

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LOOK: New mural in Baguio aims to celebrate Filipino and Chinese cultures

Baguio City has always been known for its cold weather and various green park spaces, but a new mural celebrating Filipino and Chinese cultures now adds to the many attractions you can see in the summer capital of the country. The mural was painted by several artists as commissioned by the Baguio Filipino-Chinese community on a wall along Kisad Roa...

PH targets big-spender tourists from US

THE Philippines aims to attract about 15 percent more visitors from the United States, seeing the highly valuable market as a big contributor to the full recovery of the tourism sector. In 2023, more than 1.4 million visitors from the US arrived in the Philippines, generating P35 billion in revenues — the highest among the country's top tourist markets. "This is 215 percent higher than the tourism receipts from South Korea, so this is how...

Residents warned of three nights of RAF training

RAF Spadeadam says it plans three nights of routine training with planes flying until 02:00 BST.

Millionaires slam developer for building luxury condos that block sun

The residents of Grove Isle, a gated island community in Miami, are devastated as a massive 91-foot-high condo complex has been built, blocking the sun and once-spectacular views.

Binay to LGUs: Help elevate street food

SEN. Nancy Binay urged local executives to help boost Philippine tourism by raising the quality of street food to attract local and foreign tourists. In a statement on Sunday, Binay said Filipino food can be used as a "powerful marketing tool," especially now that the street food adventure "is very alive." "The street food culture is actually untapped tourism potential," said Binay, the Senate Committee on Tourism chairman. "We should support...

The most picturesque mountain towns in America

Purple mountain majesty is right! The United States is home to some of the most stunning mountain scenery in the world. Snow or shine you can visit one of these towns and find the outdoor adventure of your dreams. Without further ado, here are 50 of the most beautiful mountain destinations America has to offer.

Festival to relocate to Abbey Road Studios

KITE Festival launched at the Grade II-listed Kirtlington Park in Oxfordshire.