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Dozens of migrant tents pitched along Dublin's Grand Canal

A view of tents which have been pitched by asylum seekers along a stretch of the Grand Canal, Dublin, near to the International Protection Office (IPO) on Mount Street. A makeshift migrant camp was dismantled earlier this week.

Airbnb lists the house from “Up”, the X-Mansion, Prince's “Purple Rain” house, and more

A new Icon category also includes a night out with Kevin Hart and a living room performance from Doja Cat.

This will be the largest city in the world with 500 million inhabitants

Jetstar launches huge sale for its 20th anniversary

The budget airline will have more than 200,000 return for free fares across 64 domestic and 33 international destinations.

Rich history behind Biliran nature park

BILIRAN, BILIRAN—People flock to a nature park named after a fodder grass that still thrives in these foothills, originally cultivated for a former cattle ranch. These tourists, however, do not realize the rich history behind Kumpay Nature Park in Barangay Canila, about 4 kilometers from the Biliran town proper. In the 1760s, the Spanish colonial government experimented with the secularization of parishes in Eastern Visayas. At the time, the...

Best Banks for International Travelers for May 2024

Discover the best bank accounts for international travel in May 2024. The top accounts help you save for travel or have access your money internationally.

My future is bleak: can I go on without the all-you-can-eat unlimited Premier Inn breakfast?

It’s 8:25am and I’ve made it down, bleary eyed, to breakfast at Premier Inn – all the more miraculous because I haven’t even stayed the night. I’ve just come to eat. My visit comes hot on the news that Premier Inn’s owner, Whitbread, is to cut 1,500 jobs and sell off 126 restaurants as part of a £150m three-year cost-cutting drive, although it sounds as if they’ll still have some in-hotel restaurants for guests only. You know the restaurants:...

As the US braces for another summer of travel chaos, this Japanese airport hasn't lost a single bag in its 30-year history

Kansai International Airport opened in 1994 and says it's never lost a bag. It cited "daily efforts and careful work" for its success.

The best country singers in history

'Disorderly' Yellowstone tourist arrested after skirmish with bison

Yellowstone National Park marked its spring opening on April 19, and it took only two days for a careless tourist to become injured by a bison. The park announced Monday that on April 21, Clarence Yoder of Idaho Falls, Idaho, was injured after…

An airline startup with plans to fly A380s between London and New York made its first transatlantic flight

Global Airlines CEO James Asquith said: "There were moments when I thought the aircraft would not make it out of America."

The best songs for each US state

From east to west, and north to south, the US has produced some of the best songs in the world. And many of these tunes have been written about the nation itself. Or, more specifically, about the different states. With artists singing about their birthplaces and songwriters telling wild tales about cowboys, these songs will allow you to travel around the whole country. Click on to discover 50 tracks that capture the spirit of America like nothing else.

Duchess Sophie visits Ukraine in first trip by British royal since start of war

LONDON (Reuters) - Sophie, Britain's Duchess of Edinburgh, has visited Ukraine, meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and his wife in the first trip to the country by a British royal since the conflict with Russia began, Buckingham Palace said on Monday. Sophie, 59, the wife of King Charles' youngest brother Prince Edward, made the surprise visit on behalf of Britain's Foreign Office to show

Prank call delays Japan-bound PR412

MANILA, Philippines: A Philippine Airlines (PAL) flight bound for Kansai, Japan was delayed for five hours following a report of a bomb inside the plane. The 200 passengers on board PR412 were immediately ordered to disembark as the aviation security unit of the Philippine National Police made a paneling inspection of the plane. Flight PR412 was supposed to leave Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) at 9 a.m. Wednesday (May 1) when the...

Camping warning as numbers increase at beauty spot

The narrow South Gare Road becomes congested with mobile homes and caravans at busy times.

What is culture shock, and how can you deal with it?

Whether you're a tourist or moving somewhere unfamiliar to study, work, or retire, you are at risk of suffering from culture shock. But what is culture shock, exactly? How does it manifest, when, what are the symptoms, and what can you do about it? In this gallery, you'll find the answers to these and many other questions. Click on for more.

A Flashy New Asian Mall and Dining Destination Is Coming to the North Suburbs

Asia Village, a new venture by the names behind Eden Prairie’s popular Asia Mall, is set to revitalize an old shopping center north of the Cities

Meet the Trash-Eating Robots Cleaning Lake Tahoe and Beyond

We got face-to-face with some of The Searial Cleaners' trash-collecting robots patrolling Lake Tahoe to learn about how they work and how they're helping battle pollution beyond just cleaning up.

In pictures: May Day rallies around the world

Workers take to the streets across the globe, as more than 200 protesters are arrested in Istanbul.

#LifeWanders in Hong Kong: The ‘Under Parallel Skies’ adventure

Call it a happy accident. Our shuttle dropped us at the wrong spot—the K11 Art Mall—which was about 800 meters away from our target destination, the K11 Musea in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon. There was no choice but to walk and take the chance to burn some calories we’ve accumulated in the past three days of trying different menus in Hong Kong. Looking a...

The American Airlines AAdvantage® Program Elevates Your Golf Travels

If you’re like most golf travelers, you pay very close attention to airline travel rewards programs. You take notes about the carriers that charge extra to travel with clubs. At the same time, you take similar notes about airlines that cater to your golf lifestyle, like American Airlines. Being rewarded for the money you choose to spend can go a lo...

Flooding leaves couple homeless for 18 months

Michael and Christine Cooper have been living in a caravan and hotels since September 2022.

Bodies found in Mexico where Australian, US tourists went missing

By Lizbeth Diaz MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -Mexican authorities have located three bodies in the state of Baja California where one American and two Australian tourists were reported missing, the local prosecutor's office said in a statement late on Friday. Australian brothers Callum, 33, and Jake Robinson, 30, and American Carter Rhoad, 30, were last seen on April 27, the Baja California state

A Guide to Oaxacan Dining in Portland

Where to find mole, tlayudas, memelitas, and more in Portland

New DreamWorks Land is just the beginning. Universal Orlando shares big summer plans.

Universal Studios Orlando is getting ready for summer 2024 with a new themed land and several new experiences for muggles, er, guests.

George W. Bush's portraits of veterans are heading to Disney World

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Walt Disney World will host dozens of portraits of service members and veterans from the nation's Painter-in-Chief. The George W. Bush Institute will loan the 60 color portraits by the former U.S. president to the Florida theme park resort. The paintings of service members and veterans will be displayed for a year at Epcot's American Adventure pavilion starting next month. Accompanying each painting is a veteran...

Bus, train and airport strikes to halt transport on same day - full list of routes affected

Workers on buses, trains and at the airport are all staging strikes on the same day in May - and it could cause travel chaos for anyone heading to work or travelling further afield

Iloilo City's rise to greatness

ILOILO City has transformed remarkably from being a so-called sleeping metropolis to a dynamic hub of economic activity and cultural vibrancy. The name Iloilo City originated from the native word irong-irong, meaning "nose," referring to the nose-like shape of the main settlement area, shaped by the Iloilo River during the pre-Spanish period. Chinese traders, pronouncing "r" sounds as "l" sounds, popularized the term "ilong-ilong," which...

Finnair pauses some Estonia flights due to GPS interference

HELSINKI/VILNIUS (Reuters) -Finnair said on Monday it is pausing flights to Tartu in eastern Estonia for one month due to GPS disturbances in the area, which Tallinn blamed on neighbouring Russia. GPS jamming and spoofing have grown worse in Eastern Europe, the Black Sea and the Middle East, all areas close to conflict zones, according to industry group OpsGroup. GPS is a growing part of aviation

Crisis averted: all you need to know about airplane turbulence

Turbulence is a challenging weather phenomenon that can frighten even the most frequent of flyers. And while modern commercial airliners are fully equipped to withstand all types of turbulence and are flown by pilots trained to safely operate a plane during such an event, a rough, bumpy, and unsteady flight is an uncomfortable and unnerving experience. Indeed, it's no fun at all. So, what exactly is turbulence, how is it caused, and what measures can be taken to reduce its effects? Buckle up and click through this gallery to find out!

New life at site of 'Europe's oldest' wych elm

A sapling believed to be from the Beauly Elm has been planted where the ancient tree once stood.

Dubai deluge brings home climate change dangers to a desert nation

Visitors to Dubai's Mall of the Emirates' famous artificial ski slope last month found it dark and deserted. Even though the shopping centre itself was filled with the usual tourists, the silent snow dome suggested all was not well, after a deluge in the metropolis disrupted the power to chill the slope. Several days after the United Arab Emirates was drenched by historically intense rainfall, many streets surrounding the pristine mall were...

Here's who qualifies for Turkey's new digital nomad visa and how to apply

Remote workers who fit the requirements can now get a digital nomad visa to Turkey. The country follows Italy, which offers a similar visa.

Your pictures of Scotland: 26 April - 3 May

A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.

How the Legendary Joe T. Garcia’s in Fort Worth Keeps the Line to Get in So Long

We’d like an explanation for the “nachos” but the patio and enchiladas remain unmatched

Tagaytay is most visited tourist spot in Cavite in Q4 2023

MANILA, Philippines — Tagaytay City was the most visited local government unit (LGU) in the province of Cavite, according to the Cavite Office of the Provincial Officer Tourism. According to the office on Monday, the city had more than 6.5 million same-day visitors from October to December 2023. READ: Embrace the chill of mountain paradise Around 268,000 visitors also went to Tagaytay City for an overnight stay during the same period. Tagaytay...

DENR bans use of piped water for golf courses

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has prohibited golf courses in Metro Manila and nearby areas from using piped water from Maynilad Water Services Inc. and Manila Water amid the continued drop in the water level of Angat Dam. In an interview with select reporters including The STAR, Environment Undersecretary Carlos David said that the latest DENR bulletin, which was released last Friday, directed...

‘Eurail pass’ for Asean air travel

In a bid to shine the spotlight on other tourist destinations in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), the Asean Business Advisory Council (BAC) has teamed up with budget airlines to help travelers explore hidden gems in all corners of the region. The Asean-BAC brings into focus intra-regional tourism as an engine of growth toward a more prosperous bloc. Nazir Rasak, chair of the Asean-BAC of Malaysia, says there’s a collective...

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.

2 whistleblowers warned Boeing airplanes aren't safe. Both are now dead.

The aerospace company Boeing is in the hot seat at the moment following a series of concerning plane incidents and the deaths of two whistleblowers. Two men were testifying against Boeing — alleging management ignored their complaints of serious manufacturing quality defects and safety issues. Now both are dead.Joshua 'Josh' Dean was a former quality auditor at Boeing supplier Spirit AeroSystems. He said he had ... Continued

A retired Microsoft exec and his wife fell in love with RVing during the pandemic. Now he's using AI to help you plan your next road trip.

After retiring from Microsoft, Scott Lengel became an RVer. He started AI-powered AdventureGenie to help people like him and his wife plan road trips.

I moved my family to Spain where childcare is 3 times cheaper than the UK. I'm happier and healthier, and I landed a better job.

Sara Bustillo de Castro moved from London to Madrid after she found the childcare too expensive and low quality in the UK.

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

Possible bird strike diverts American Airlines flight, plane lands safely in Baltimore

An American Airlines flight heading from Washington, D.C. to Key West, Florida was diverted to Baltimore after a possible bird strike.