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These Small Towns in California Are Bursting With Beauty and Charm

Nope, this isn't Italy.

Opening up mussel farm to woo tourists

A mussel farm in Kampung Pasir Gudang Baru will be promoted as a major eco-tourism destination. Read full story

11 White Flowering Trees to Transform Your Yard into a Veritable Wonderland

Your backyard space will be a blooming showstopper.

Migrants slam 'hotel king' who raked in £3.5m PER DAY for housing them

A lucrative contract to accommodate new arrivals has catapulted Graham King - dubbed 'the migrant hotel king' - into the Sunday Times Rich List with an estimated fortune of £750million .

A local’s guide to Coffs Harbour: ‘The culture here is being outside’

Food When we moved to Coffs Harbour on Gumbaynggirr country on the New South Wales mid-north coast in 2007, we really missed Sydney’s multicultural food. Thankfully, Coffs is a well-supported refugee settlement city and it didn’t take long for those communities to gift us an assortment of culinary options. There are Syrian, Iraqi, Burmese and Indian food stalls at Harbourside Markets on Sundays. Some are brick and mortar now including Mana Chita...

Style or Function? Experts Pick the Best Luggage Brands for 2024

We travel a lot, so we wondered recently if we were getting all we could out of our usual road-trip luggage. To find out, we turned to the style and product experts at Esquire and Good Housekeeping for advice on the best luggage brands.

Are These Bucket List Trips Actually Worth The Hype?

You might just have to see it to believe it.

Yes, You Can Book a Stay at These Celeb-Approved Hotels

You might get starstruck at these luxury properties.

Group aims to buy moorland for nature reserve plan

Bridestones Moor sits on a hillside above the town of Todmorden in the Calder Valley.

‘Times have changed’: is the writing on the wall for the British seaside postcard?

A trip to the British seaside may not always have been something to write home about, but these days you might struggle even if you wanted to. At the Little Gems gift shop in Blackpool town centre, all the usual seaside wares are on display – beach towels, plastic buckets and spades, sticks of rock – but one item is notably missing. “We had loads of people coming in for postcards”, says Lynn Sadurskia, pensioner and owner of the shop, “but they...

Beautiful Cities in Greece That Deserve More Love

Don't overlook these hidden gems!

The world's most breathtaking landscapes seen from above

Birds truly have a privileged view of the world. But with the invention of commercially accessible drones, so can we, common mortals!From the Great Exuma Island, in The Bahamas (pictured), to the jaw-dropping Gullfoss Falls in Iceland, click through this gallery to see the world's most stunning landscapes from above. (Photos by Hoodh Ahmed, guille pozzi and Fabio Santaniello Bruun)

31 Rare Vintage Photos of Palm Beach

The glamorous Florida town has attracted socialites, celebs, and even royalty through the years.

The 8 Oldest Restaurants in New York City

These iconic restaurants have withstood the test of time.

Taking Off To New Heights: Malaysian Airports Journey To Finally Being World Class?

A proposed takeover, led by the financial giants Khazanah Nasional Bhd and the Employees Provident Fund, could change the game for the everyday traveller.

Where is Bridgerton Season 3 filmed? Discover the swoon-worthy locations

From Georgian mansions to grand palaces, these some of the top Bridgerton filming locations that you can visit in real life...

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

RANCHO PALOS VERDES, Calif. (AP) — A decades-old landslide that’s rapidly accelerating has forced the dismantling of Wayfarers Chapel, an iconic Southern California church that was designed by one of famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright's sons and built among soaring redwoods and sweeping Pacific Ocean views. The earth beneath the chapel in Rancho Palos Verdes is moving an unprecedented 2 feet (61 centimeters) or more each month. Intended to...

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.

The most bizarre travel experiences in the world

25 Beautiful Cities Around the World to Add to Your Travel Bucket List

These skylines will give you a surge of inspiration.

40 Things That Didn't Exist 40 Years Ago

The world really was a different place back then.

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 of the Most Unique Museums In the United States

Add these one-of-a-kind destinations to your travel bucket list.

The Most Popular Book the Year You Were Born

We had forgotten about so many of these.

20 of America's Best Historic Homes You Definitely Have to Visit

Yes, it's time to plan a trip!

22 Adults-Only Resorts for a Well-Deserved Vacation

These romantic retreats have everything you need—except children.

Researchers found a mysterious new planet that is similar to cotton candy

What the State You Grew Up in Says About You

Every state has its own distinctive culture and traditions.

The last pandas at any US zoo are expected to leave Atlanta for China this fall

ATLANTA (AP) — The last U.S. zoo with pandas in its care expects to say goodbye to the four giant bears this fall. Zoo Atlanta is making preparations to return panda parents Lun Lun and Yang Yang to China along with their American-born twins Ya Lun and Xi Lun, zoo officials said Friday. There is no specific date for the transfer yet, they said, but it will likely happen between October and December. The four Atlanta pandas have been the last in...

Pitch concerns for boys travelling to Wales to train

Waterlogging in the winter means the team is forced to travel miles to train for its matches.

These Dog-Friendly Hotels Will Pamper Your Pup in Luxury

Save this for your next road trip.

17 Best Pool Lounge Chairs to Kick-Start Summer Sunbathing in Style ☀️

These bathing beauties are basically a backyard vacation.

Kent weekly round-up: 11 May - 17 May 2024

The story about stargazers in Kent being treated to an appearance of the Northern Lights proved a popular read this week. A variety of local issues featured on the BBC News website, BBC Radio Kent and BBC South East Today. We have picked five stories from the past week in case you missed them. Soldier graffiti may show Napoleon hanged - castle Sold...

Alcohol abuse 'costs £27bn' and 'King's fighting spirit'

The public cost of alcohol abuse and the King's plans to travel for D-Day tributes lead the papers.

Lanterns, lights and laundry: Photos of the week

A selection of striking images from around the world, taken over the past seven days.

This Tiny Bar Next to Paul Revere’s House Is the Best-Kept Secret in Boston

And it’s hidden in plain sight on the city’s historic Freedom Trail.

Hiking club celebrates anniversary

IT was fun-filled night as more than 1,100 hikers and their families attended the Moon Gate Point Five Hiking Club’s 28th anniversary celebration held at Che Hoon Khor Moral Uplifting Society in Macalister Road, George Town in Penang. Read full story

TH: Don’t fall for cheap haj packages

PETALING JAYA: Greed and ignorance are the main reasons haj pilgrims continue to be conned and end up being stranded in Saudi Arabia without being able to perform their haj, said Tabung Haji chairman Tan Sri Abdul Rashid Hussain. Read full story

21 Creative Ways to Use Rocks in Your Landscaping

Carve out naturally beautiful borders, stairs, and sitting areas.

13 Nostalgic Photos of Vintage Amusement Parks

What a thrill.

King Charles III to travel to France for UK ceremonies marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day

LONDON (AP) — King Charles III plans to travel to France next month for British ceremonies marking the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, while skipping the larger international event a few miles away as he continues to be treated for cancer. Charles and Queen Camilla are expected to attend a ceremony at the British Normandy Memorial at Ver-sur-Mer on June 6, Buckingham Palace said Friday. The Prince of Wales will stand in for the king at...

7 of the Most Ridiculously Long Interstates in the U.S.

Historic, iconic, impossibly long.

30 Rare Photographs Taken at Chateau Marmont

The iconic Hollywood hotel has been a favorite among celebrities for nearly 100 years.

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.

Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh take part in the Ceremony of the Keys

Prince Edward , 60, and his wife Sophie, 59, were all smiles as they made a visit to the Palace of Holyroodhouse and took part in the tradition.

15 Countries Worth Visiting for an Epic Drive

Whether it's the awesome roads, incredible terrain, or lax driving laws, plan your next road trip with this guide to our international favorite driving spots.

A deal to bring the experts in

KUALA LUMPUR (May 18): The slide in Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA)’s position on the list of the World's Top 100 Airports over the last decade is just a symptom of bigger problems in the management and structure of the airport industry in Malaysia. While it is easy to blame airport operator Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) (KL:AIRPORT) for the deterioration of the country’s airport sector, especially at its main international hub...

UK's 'richest gypsy' Alfie Best to become first traveller billionaire

Mr Best has a fortune of £947million having invested in US-style caravan parks and billing them as a solution to Britain's social housing crisis - up from £745million a year ago.

Engineer battles lack of oxygen on Everest trek

Ben Allan says he "couldn't think of a better cause to support" on his charity expedition.

These Garden Arches Can Transform Your Backyard Into a Beautiful Oasis

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