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Two more tourists die in extreme temperatures in Greece amid heatwave

On Sunday, a 55-year-old American was found dead by another tourist on a remote rocky beach on the island of Mathraki after he was reported missing by a friend on Thursday.


This Canadian city has found the sweet spot between low cost of living and high quality of life

"It's extremely cultural, great food scene, safe, bilingualism is an asset," an expat who moved to the city from the US previously told BI.


Oxygen masks were 'inadvertently' deployed, and an emergency announcement played on a United flight — even though everything was fine

Dozens of passengers were left panicked after an automated announcement told them to put on oxygen masks, even though the Boeing 777 wasn't in danger.


What is the history of obelisks and what are they used for?

They are among the loftiest monuments ever built, but what exactly is an obelisk? A tall, four-sided narrow tapering column, these majestic geometric pillars first made their appearance in ancient Egypt, originally erected in pairs at the entrances of temples. True obelisks are “monolithic,” or made from a single piece of stone, most often granite. Difficult to construct and serving no practical purpose, an obelisk in antiquity stood as a sacred object commemorating the dead, representing kings, and honoring gods. Many have survived millennia, with most pilfered by emperors and sent from Egypt to Rome and beyond. In fact, these unique timeworn towers can be admired in destinations around the world. Click through and marvel at these needle-like monoliths.


Huge hammerhead shark spotted swimming off Gran Canaria's east coast

Lifeguards ordered bathers out of the water at Melenara Beach on Gran Canaria's east coast for a second day running after a police drone spotted a hammerhead shark off the beach.


Iceland wants to switch up its tourism tax to protect nature — and fight overtourism

Iceland wants tourists to flock to its picturesque and lunar-like lava landscapes — but not at the expense of its residents or natural environment.


Isla Fisher catches up with Courteney Cox and A-list friends during solo trip to LA - as she shares cryptic message amid split from Sacha Baron Cohen

Isla Fisher is on a whirlwind tour of Los Angeles.


At least 9 dead, dozens injured as trains collide in India's Darjeeling district, a tourist hotspot

NEW DELHI (AP) — A cargo train rammed into a passenger train in India's eastern state of West Bengal on Monday, killing at least nine people and injuring dozens of others, officials said. Television channels showed video of one train rammed into the end of the other, with one compartment rising vertically in the air. Doctors and ambulances rushed to the accident site in the Darjeeling district, a tourist spot nestled in the Himalayan foothills,...


Keeping heritage conservation apace with modernization

When the Department of Public Works and Highways announced last year the replacement of the aging Ysalina Bridge, heritage advocates raised a howl of protest. They pleaded for the agency to find a way to beef up its structural integrity without wiping out an important relic that has stood witness to the city’s growth and development. Rightly so. According to Jerome de la Fuente, an experienced international hotelier, cultural heritage is an...


Aboriginal group awarded native title over a 356,345-hectare area

An Indigenous group has been awarded native title over a huge swathe of land including Noosa and other popular tourist spots in Queensland.


Europe's most spectacular waterfalls

Europe is home to some of the world's most gorgeous scenery, and waterfalls are no exception. Browse the following gallery to check out Europe's most breathtaking waterfalls.


The doomed Titan sub 'red flags' as experts reveal the key mistakes

One year ago tomorrow, the doomed Titan submersible embarked on a trip to visit the wreckage of the Titanic.


A year after the Titan's tragic dive, deep-sea explorers vow to pursue ocean's mysteries

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The deadly implosion of an experimental submersible en route to the deep-sea grave of the Titanic last June has not dulled the desire for further ocean exploration, despite lingering questions about the disaster. Tuesday marks one year since the Titan vanished on its way to the historic wreckage site in the North Atlantic Ocean. After a five-day search that captured attention around the world, authorities said the vessel...


Ultimate Taylor Swift Wembley Park guide - How to get there, pre parties and beating the queues

Everything Swifties need to know before travelling to watch the Eras Tour at Wembley Park - Merchandise stand openings, queue tips and how to get there


'Blockbuster discovery' at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate

Archaeologists have found dozens of glass bottles containing fruit preserves that are well over 200 years old in the cellar of George Washington's 18th-century Mount Vernon mansion.


Mexico: Travelers from 177 nations crossed country toward US

MEXICO CITY — Around 1.39 million people from 177 countries traveled through Mexico so far this year trying to reach the United States without entry papers, the Mexican government said Sunday. The vast majority were men or women traveling alone, while almost 3,000 were unaccompanied minors, the National Migration Institute said, providing figures for January through the end of May. The figure of 177 countries of origin represents almost the...


5 Places in America To Retire That Are Just as Cheap as Mexico, Portugal and Costa Rica

You may know friends or family who've moved to places like Mexico, Portugal or Costa Rica to live more frugally after they retire. Check Out: Retirement Planning: Here's How Much Money You Actually...


California ex deputy, 59, goes missing while hiking in Greece

Albert Calibet, 59, was hiking on the small Greek island of Amorgos on Tuesday when he vanished, with officials fearing he may have suffered heatstroke and fainted on a hot day.


Another tourist dead in Greece, others missing as heat toll rises

ATHENS (Reuters) - A 55-year-old American has been found dead on the Greek island of Mathraki, the police said on Monday, the third tourist death in a week following a period of unusually hot weather. Temperatures soared above 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) earlier this month, just as the holiday season began across Greece's remote beaches, ancient sites and mountain trails. The early


'We have a special bond': British Airways flight attendants save the life of 80-year-old passenger who stopped breathing - and make 'life-long friends' with him and his wife (they even met for lunch in Cape Town)

When Malcolm and Marie Hebron, both 80, boarded their British Airways flight from South Africa to the UK they had no idea that their 'great holiday' was about to become a nightmare.


5 sneaky travel scams that target your money and how to avoid them

It can be very exciting to receive an email, direct-mail letter or phone call letting you know you’ve won a "free cruise" or an "all-expenses-paid-vacation to a tropical island." These trip offers, unfortunately, are often nothing but a scam. And even beyond these fake travel opportunities, there are other ways scammers are trying to snatch your ha...


Inside 'haunted' abandoned mansion that was ravaged by devastating fire

Woolton Hall in Liverpool has been left to decay in recent years - but a new project could see the historic mansion become a 'haunted' hotel for brave ghost hunters


Step out on America's favorite streets, highways, and avenues

Some of the most iconic roads in the world are found in the United States. Many of these streets, highways, avenues, and boulevards are as celebrated as the towns and cities they're located in, and often form the hub of entire districts or communities. So, where can you follow these famous thoroughfares? Click through and step out on America's most recognized routes.


‘Pageant person pala dapat’: Roque’s travel companion in 2023 trip earns buzz

Social media went abuzz after documents retrieved from a raided Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) hub in Pampanga found that former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque had funded a travel companion who had also become his executive assistant. Reports said that papers, bearing Roque’s signature, were found during a raid conducted by the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission […]


The most insane rescue missions in modern history

Every day around the world, people find themselves in dangerous situations created by natural disasters, terrorism, or even human mistakes. And while a rescue mission's goal is to save lives, it often involves risk for rescuers. Click through the following gallery to see more of the greatest rescue missions of all time.


Direct flights between Cebu and Jeju Island pushed

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu may soon host direct flights to one of South Korea’s most popular tourist destinations. This after the Provincial Government inked a sisterhood agreement with Jeju Province of South Korea. The ceremonial signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the two provinces took place at the Capitol last Friday, June 14, led by Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia and Jeju Province Gov. Oh Young-Hun. Among the objectives of the MOU...


Would you dare stand at the Gates of Hell?

Adventure tourists are holding their breath, eager to know whether Turkmenistan's new president will carry out his predecessor's threat of extinguishing the country's biggest tourist attraction, the Darvaza gas crater, better known by its devilish moniker, the "Gates of Hell." Burning since the early 1970s, this flaming cauldron of leaking methane is one of the world's weirdest man-made phenomena. Glowing like an inferno and belching sulfur, the crater's connotation with the devil is eerily tangible. But is Satan's sinkhole about to be exorcised from the map? Click through and find out if you have the nerve to stand at the Gates of Hell.


Russia's Putin to visit Vietnam, sparking US rebuke of Hanoi

By Francesco Guarascio and Khanh Vu HANOI (Reuters) -Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit Hanoi this week, Vietnamese and Russian state media said on Monday, highlighting Communist-ruled Vietnam's loyalty to Russia and triggering a U.S. rebuke. The visit follows Hanoi avoiding a Ukraine peace summit in Switzerland last weekend, while sending its deputy foreign minister to a BRICS meeting


FAA investigating after Southwest plane drops to ‘within 400ft’ of Pacific Ocean

The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating after a Southwest Airlines flight reportedly plunged to “within 400ft” of the Pacific Ocean during a flight. A memo distributed to Southwest pilots, obtained by Bloomberg, said that the Boeing 737 Max 8 plunged at a rate of 4,000ft a minute off the coast of Hawaii, coming within hundreds of feet of the ocean before climbing to safety. News of the incident comes as investigators said a...


When did Elvis Presley buy Graceland? What to know about the Tennessee property

What to know about Elvis Presley's famed Graceland property — including the house, the barn and its 13.8 acres of land in Memphis, Tennessee.


Would you step foot on the Devil's bridge?

Located in the northern region of Portugal, on the border separating Montalegre and Vieira do Minho, stands an ancient bridge rumored to have been constructed by the Devil. Spanning the picturesque Rabagão River in the midst of the verdant Gerês mountain range, the Misarela Bridge is a mystical destination that should not be overlooked. Dive into the captivating tale behind the origins of this mysterious structure and discover the supernatural scares experienced by its visitors to this day.


Step into a DreamWorks Animation film at Universal Orlando. Here's what's inside

If you've ever wanted to live in a fairy tale like Shrek, become a dragon warrior like Po or go on an adventure like Poppy, now is your chance.


The Epic’s Fine Dining Dilemma

Restaurants at the development in Deep Ellum undergo major changes


The most beautiful city parks in the world

For all its charisma, culture, and convenience, sometimes the city can get you down. When you start growing tired of the noise, the traffic, and the general hustle and bustle, it's important to have somewhere you can go to get away from it all, even if just for a few minutes. Well, whether you've had a bad day at work or want to enjoy a beautiful Sunday afternoon away from all the concrete, city parks are an invaluable element of any metropolitan landscape. Thankfully, most city governments around the world have come to a consensus regarding the importance of parks, and have gone to great lengths to provide their citizens with beautiful spaces right in the heart of the concrete jungles they call home. Many of these parks don't just fulfill a basic need, but stand as magnificent feats of design and architecture. Intrigued? Read on to learn about some of the most impressive and relaxing city parks in the world.


Wild ting: why a chattel house now sits on a manicured Scottish lawn

On the sweeping manicured grounds of Mount Stuart, a neo-gothic stately home on the Scottish Isle of Bute, sits a most incongruous sight: a bright yellow and green Caribbean chattel house. It’s the creation of Barbadian-Scottish artist Alberta Whittle, who had originally planned to build a bothy to welcome visitors, recognising that the imposing mansion could pose a barrier. However, the structure ended up becoming an amalgam of a bothy and...


Ateneo's Rizal Library Is Home To These 10 Cultural Gems

You can see them for yourself but be sure to follow visitor guidelines.


Europe without the crowds: Travelers say these are the best crowd-free spots this summer

Europe's summer season is notoriously busy, hot and crowded, but it doesn't have to be that way.


Before Juneteenth

A firsthand account of freedom’s earliest celebrations


The incredible health benefits of going to the beach

Beaches are some of the greatest and most enjoyable natural wonders our world has to offer. However, a day by the shore is more than just a good time; there are also surprising health benefits involved with going to the beach. So, what are the secret ingredients? Three words: water, sun, and air, which are all natural elements that offer some form of health benefit(s). That said, what exactly are the health benefits of hitting the beach? Click on to find out!


Hajj pilgrims ‘stone the devil’ as Muslims mark Eid al-Adha

Pilgrims on Sunday performed the last major ritual of the hajj, the “stoning of the devil”, in western Saudi Arabia as Muslims the world over celebrated the Eid al-Adha holiday. As one of the world’s largest annual religious gatherings wound down, Amman announced that at least 14 Jordanian pilgrims had succumbed to an “extreme heat wave”, highlighting the acute physical toll of the annual rites which in recent years have fallen during the...


The best places to pick up a picnic near London parks

The best places to pick up a picnic near London parks - From the artful, elegant cool of the latest sandwich shops to the hodgepodge, family-run delis of yesteryear, Clare Finney and Mike Daw list the perfect places to stock up


The Parisian boutique hotel gem that’s perfect for an elevated family getaway

The Parisian boutique hotel gem that’s perfect for an elevated family getaway - Fashion director Victoria Moss found the perfect Parisian spot for a family break


Warning to Stonehenge summer solstice drivers

More than 8,000 people are expected to gather at the Unesco World Heritage Site on Thursday.


Splurging on CDO’s nature, culture and cuisine

This regional capital of Northern Mindanao is known for the warm hospitality and friendliness of its people. As a center of commerce, it is also known to host big mall chains and shopping hubs. But Cagayan de Oro is more than just this. The city is a destination with bountiful opportunities for indulging in nature, culture and unique culinary treats. The social atmosphere in this bustling multicultural community is a rich fusion of the cultures...


The scintillating history of surfing

Some people might associate surfing with modern-day adrenaline junkies, but did you know that surfing actually began hundreds of years ago? Riding waves has been a sport for a long time, and its course in history has had its ups and downs. If you're curious to know how surfing began, don't hesitate to check out this gallery. Click on, and surf's up!


Opera singers dig deep for cave show

The event will be the first time Poole's Cavern has been part of Buxton International Festival.


How to get the most out of your island holiday

Embarking on an island holiday is often a promise of sun-soaked relaxation, thrilling adventures, and cultural immersion. At least that's what we'd like to guarantee for you! From strategic planning to hands-on activities like volleyball matches on pristine beaches and exhilarating excursions such as swimming with dolphins or renting a catamaran, we've curated a roadmap for a fulfilling and memorable island experience. Ready? Let's unlock the secrets to a harmonious blend of leisure and adventure, making every moment count in your island paradise.


Annie Kilner lands back in the UK on a £35K private jet flight as she snubs the WAG travel and accommodation after vowing not to play 'happy families' with husband Kyle Walker at the Euros

Annie Kilner was spotted landing back in Manchester as she snubbed the official travel and accommodation for WAGs at the Euros after attending the first match.


Sydney travel agent accused of fleecing customers out of $500,000

Zahra Rachid, who ran the Travel World Sydney travel agency at Arncliffe in the city's south has been charged with 16 counts of fraud after she allegedly scammed customers out of more than $500,000.


Inside London’s most exclusive AirBnBs, from Hackney houseboats to penthouses in Mayfair

Inside London’s most exclusive AirBnBs, from Hackney houseboats to penthouses in Mayfair - Converted chapels! Rooftop hot-tubs! Artist hideaways! Alexandra Parren rounds up the capital’s hottest stays