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The best public-access and private golf courses in Alabama, ranked

Looking to play the best golf courses in Alabama? Welcome to our annual Golfweek’s Best ranking of public-access and private courses. Following are the rankings for both types of courses, as judged by our nationwide

2024-07-06T10:05:35Z

The commodification of language in migration

IN the last few weeks, I have been writing about language and labor migration. Today, I want to discuss how language is commodified in migratory contexts. I have argued, as with many scholars of language and migration, that language is an essential element of migration. But I go on to say that language is also among the goods that move in migratory and mobility contexts. As such, there is value ascribed to language. Language has, therefore,...

2024-07-06T16:14:18Z

$2M Nantucket beach house sells for just $200,000

A coastal vacation home severely threatened by beach erosion recently got scooped up for only six-figures in Nantucket, Massachusetts, according to the Nantucket Current.

2024-07-06T12:12:54Z

Restaurant makes customers pay 800 euros for 2 drinks!

Are you travelling to Greece soon? In any case, never set foot in this restaurant...! This restaurant is located on the Greek island of Mykonos and it is not the first time it has been in the news because of nefarious practices. The DK Oyster is the only establishment that offers vacationers free sun beds. Free, really? To enjoy these loungers, however, buying a drink is mandatory. As a result, when it comes time to pay the bill, smiles fade and...

2024-07-06T12:26:32Z

Town in Sweden offers land for less than 6 pesos per sqm, attracts global interest

A scenic town in Sweden may have gotten more than what it bargained for after interested residents responded to the authorities’ efforts to raise the population numbers in the picturesque locale. The town of Götene, 200 miles southwest of Stockholm, is selling 30 plots of land with prices starting at just 1 krona, or 5.58 pesos, per square meter (11 square feet). In a statement given by the town’s Mayor Johan Månsson to CNN, this said promotion...

2024-07-05T11:19:54Z

The most dog-friendly national parks in the US

Getting outside is great, and it can be even more enjoyable when your four-legged friend can join you. For this reason, many pet owners have dreams of taking their pups out to explore the country's famously beautiful national parks. While a walk in the park might seem like the most obvious place in the world to bring a dog, many US national parks have strict rules about if and where pets are allowed. The good news? There are many national parks that allow dogs! Click on to discover dog-friendly national parks in the US.

2024-07-05T13:06:14Z

Final chance to have say on walking and cycling routes

Residents in Calne and Melksham have until 9 September to have their say on the plans.

2024-07-06T06:41:03Z

Family fears teen was 'lured' away after disappearing from cruise ship in Germany

Aydin Brown, just 14, disappeared from the Caribbean Princess Cruise ship during a stop in Warnemunde, Germany, on the Baltic Sea. He was last seen leaving the vessel at the crack of dawn on July 4

2024-07-06T07:39:31Z

These famous natural wonders happened by accident

These tourist attractions are extraordinary marvels that came into existence unexpectedly, either through human intervention or strange natural occurrences. They are precious treasures that never fail to astonish visitors from across the globe. Let's explore these remarkable wonders that emerged by total accident. Click through the gallery to get started.

2024-01-23T08:58:25Z

How to stop worrying about work during vacation

We all need and deserve proper breaks from work. Getting some time off to travel or just relax allows us to stay creative, healthy, and stop ourselves from drowning under a sea of work-related stress. However, setting firm work-life boundaries has become increasingly difficult in the modern world, where technology has made it all too easy to connect to our work. And for some, especially workaholics, the thought of missing work simply stresses them out! On the other hand, spending your entire vacation worrying about work is pretty pointless... Does this sound like you? Then check out this gallery for some much-needed tips.

2023-11-25T18:12:35Z

Your dream beach vacation can happen right at home in America

Can’t go abroad this year? Don't sweat it. The US has some awesome beaches for you to kick back and relax on that are closer to home. Check them out!

2024-03-13T16:44:08Z

The 25 cheapest countries where you can live in luxury

All over the world, there are hidden gems—countries where the low cost of living makes a luxurious lifestyle a real possibility. From the old-world charm of Eastern Europe to the sandy-white beaches of Southeast Asia and the historic lands of Latin America, the countries on this list are sure to impress! The blend of affordability and luxury in these countries makes them perfect for anyone seeking a high standard of living but on a budget. The average cost of living in one of these countries per month is incredibly low compared to the high quality of life. Curious to know where you can live like royalty? Click through to find out!

2024-07-05T14:06:29Z

Mount Everest's highest camp is littered with frozen garbage, and cleanup is likely to take years

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — The highest camp on the world’s tallest mountain is littered with garbage that is going to take years to clean up, according to a Sherpa who led a team that worked to clear trash and dig up dead bodies frozen for years near Mount Everest’s peak. The Nepal government-funded team of soldiers and Sherpas removed 11 tons (24,000 pounds) of garbage, four dead bodies and a skeleton from Everest during this year's climbing...

2024-07-06T05:41:24Z

'I'm a luxury travel planner for the rich and famous. These are the requests I always get.'

It's my job to organise holidays for some of the world's richest and most famous people. As a luxury travel planner with Portmanteau Travel, I've been curating fabulous trips for some very lucky clients for years. And time and time again, I see the same requests come up. So if you've ever wondered what kind of holidays the rich and ... Continued

2024-07-05T23:41:34Z

Disability Festival in city for the first time

The event is free to attend and will take place at Birmingham City University's Curzon Building.

2024-07-06T06:11:26Z

Behind the Scenes with Greg Berlanti on Fly Me to the Moon

How do you authentically portray and convincingly fake a moon landing at the same time?

2024-07-06T02:15:09Z

Work of 60 artists on display in city trail

The artworks around Sunderland include paintings, sculptures, performances and exhibitions.

2024-07-06T10:11:51Z

D-Day tribute display planned for seaside airshow

Historical planes including a Spitfire and the Sally B will feature in this year's Clacton Airshow.

2024-07-06T05:26:07Z

Exhibition highlights 'horrible' rubbish problem

The "epidemic of fly-tipping" is highlighted in an exhibition, which features waste from the area.

2024-07-06T17:13:44Z

Gen Z, social media helping fuel spiritual tourism in India

Spiritual tourism is seeing a boom in India thanks to the wide reach of social media and better transport connectivity.

2024-07-06T05:38:48Z

Gaze upon the world's most impressive planetariums

A planetarium is the closest one can get to the stars (at least virtually). These theaters showcase the universe is all its fabulous brilliance allowing viewers to experience the night sky as a projected canvas screened against a dome-shaped ceiling. Most of these planetariums are very special and quite unique, either because they have been established for a long time, or as a result of their architectural merit. Some even offer fantastic learning facilities! All, however, feature cutting-edge technology. Fancy some star-gazing? Click on this gallery and let us bring you a collection of the world's most impressive planetariums.

2023-10-11T09:04:06Z

“Lost” Ending Explained: What Really Happened to the Passengers of Oceanic 815?

From that church scene to the fate of the island, here’s everything to know about the finale of 'Lost,' which aired in 2010

2024-07-06T15:07:27Z

Team USA arrives for camp in Las Vegas ahead of Paris Olympics

LAS VEGAS — There’s something that Kobe Bryant once said that has stuck with U.S. men’s Olympic basketball coach Steve Kerr and seems especially important now. It was about how other nations have made big strides in basketball, how the gap between the rest of the world and the U.S. is closing and how that’s been a great thing for the NBA. And Bryant’s response, paraphrased, was basically, “so what?” His point: If everyone else is getting better,...

2024-07-06T03:19:06Z

Captivating movies made in Hawaii

The Hawaiian Islands have served as Hollywood's favorite tropical back lot since way back in 1913, when two silent one-reelers, 'Hawaiian Love' and 'The Shark God,' both filmed on Oahu, became Tinseltown's first production made in the Pacific Ocean archipelago. Since then, endless movies have been shot partially or entirely in the state of Hawaii, the location often doubling up for another more remote and less accessible part of the world. Click through and say "Aloha" to these movies made in Hawaii.

2024-07-05T09:05:50Z

Several injured after fireworks land in crowd at Utah stadium

At least six people were injured after some misdirected fireworks landed in the crowd during a Fourth of July celebration at the LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah, according to local reports.

2024-07-05T20:40:18Z

Skip the coast: three of Europe’s loveliest lakes to visit – by travel experts

Lake Annecy, Haute-Savoie, France A light breeze ruffles the palm fronds of our parasol as we sip Orangina and gaze at the windsurfers skimming across the water. The beach cafe is playing gentle Balearic beats. But this isn’t the Balearics and that shimmering expanse of blue is not the Med. We’re in the foothills of the French Alps and the nearest coastline is over 250 miles away. Annecy is an absurdly pretty medieval town on the shores of a...

2024-07-06T10:12:42Z

Council seek to increase fly-tipping fines to £1000

Officials will be asked to pass plans which strengthen the council's anti-fly-tipping powers.

2024-07-06T12:27:06Z

Thousand-year-old skeletons found in hotel garden

Human bones dated to more than 1,000 years old have been discovered at The Old Bell Hotel.

2024-07-06T14:13:00Z

The most outrageous acts of piracy in history

The sea can be a dangerous place, but not only for its unpredictable storms and mysterious waters. Pirates have been lurking the seven seas for centuries, causing chaos for whomever crossed their paths. Defined as the act of committing robbery by ship, piracy often has the goal of attacking and stealing cargo and other valuable goods from other vessels. But there have also been instances when pirates took over actual islands and kidnapped important figures. So, what are some of history's most audacious acts of piracy? Click on to find out.

2024-01-18T11:05:47Z

I'm an American mom living in Spain. There are no summer camps in August, and everyone tends to travel.

Jennison Grigsby is raising her son with her Spanish husband. Kids can go to summer camp at their school and the affordable price includes lunch.

2024-07-06T08:40:51Z

How Peter Jackson Inspired the Style of ‘Waves' and Why Its Czech Director Compares It to a Christmas Tree

The period around 1968 in what was then known as Czechoslovakia has gotten the film and TV treatment numerous times. But the 58th edition of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF) saw the world premiere Waves, of a new take on the time before and after the invasion of Czechoslovakia by Soviet Union-led Warsaw […]

2024-07-06T08:03:27Z

United passenger shares details of sharing flight with Clintons

A former advisor to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. snapped a photo with a chipper Bill Clinton and a less-than-impressed Hillary on a United flight to Jackson Hole.

2024-07-05T23:18:33Z

Legendary Paris cabaret venue Moulin Rouge gets its iconic windmill back in grand ceremony

Legendary Paris cabaret venue Moulin Rouge gets its iconic windmill back in grand ceremony - Tourist attraction restored in time for Paris Olympics

2024-07-06T10:24:55Z

Famous artist homes and studios you can visit

Touring the home or studio of a famous artist affords the opportunity to learn more about the creative occupant and discover where, perhaps, they drew their inspiration. In fact, visiting the residence of a celebrated sculptor or painter is like peeking into their soul. Some of these homes were designed by the artists themselves, making them their own work of art. And many are now fascinating house museums, where the studio is found more or less as it looked in the day. Click through and open the doors to a collection of famous artist homes and studios.

2024-07-05T11:05:20Z

Accolades for Newport World Resorts' all-star hotels

LEADING global travel service provider Trip.com Group has recognized Holiday Inn Express Manila Newport City among the Top Engaged Hotels across over 50 countries and regions during its Envision 2024 Global Partner Conference in Shanghai, China, this year. This achievement places the hotel among the top performers globally. Online travel agency operator TripAdvisor has recognized Hotel Okura Manila as Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice for 2024,...

2024-07-06T16:24:19Z

Hong Kong's Yim Tin Tsai Island: 3 historical treasures of the living museum

Hong Kong is popular for its vibrant city life, boasting an iconic skyline, bustling streets, and well-loved attractions including Disneyland and Victoria Peak. But Hong Kong is also home to serene and relaxed spots that offer noteworthy experiences away from the typical tourist paths. Outside the city are reserved islands and small villages that showcase the country’s rich cultural tapestry and natural surroundings. In this three-part series,...

2024-07-06T12:02:10Z

The wartime bomber crash that narrowly missed a village

Witnesses believed the actions of the seven crew members may have saved the lives of those on the ground.

2024-07-06T07:11:12Z

Cities with impressive beaches on their doorstep

Are you looking for a city break with a beach thrown in? Cities featuring nearby beaches offer visitors the best of both worlds. You can soak up the culture and the sun. And when it's hot and dry, what better than to hop off the sidewalk and onto to the sand? Click through this list of cities located around the world that have beaches on their doorstep.

2024-03-19T20:45:07Z

'Essential' thing to know to avoid hefty roaming charges on holiday - check your network

For Brits heading off on a last-minute holiday this summer, it's important to understand their mobile phone plan properly - or they could be in for a nasty shock when they return

2024-07-06T13:58:19Z

Three people attacked by sharks in Florida and Texas

By Liya Cui NEW YORK (Reuters) - Sharks attacked three people on beaches in Texas and Florida on Thursday as the Independence Day weekend got underway, according to officials, adding to a growing list of such incidents in the U.S. this summer. A 21-year-old Ohio man was bitten on his foot while standing in knee-deep water at Florida's New Smyrna Beach, said Tamra Malphurs, interim director of

2024-07-05T20:58:23Z

Pag-asa Island photo exhibit up at National Library

A photo exhibit of Pag-asa Island in the West Philippine Sea was launched on Friday in Manila ahead of the eighth anniversary of the July 12, 2016, arbitral award that invalidates Beijing’s sweeping claims in the South China Sea. READ: Corals, cays in Pag-asa Island now degraded, UP biologist says The exhibit titled “Pag-asa Sa Gitna ng Kalayaan,” which will run from July 5 to July 19, at the National Library of the Philippines, shows a glimpse...

2024-07-05T21:18:13Z

The magical places that inspired magical movies

It's shocking to find out that so many of the fairytale places of our beloved childhood movies are actually real! There are countless castles, palaces, coves, and villages tucked away in various corners of the world, just waiting to be explored and to restore the magic in your adult life. Maybe you'll consider going off the beaten track on your next holiday after seeing these incredible destinations. Click through the gallery to get started.

2024-07-05T06:20:02Z

Fernando Amorsolo painting stolen from Silay City museum

MANILA, Philippines — An 88-year-old Fernando Amorsolo painting has been snatched from the Hofileña Museum in Silay City, Negros Occidental. Silay Heritage, a group of cultural advocates, has appealed to the public for any information regarding the whereabouts of the painting called “Mango Harvesters.” “Please help in the recovery of this important piece of Philippine art. If you have information please contact 09985987443 / 09989674432 (Silay...

2024-07-06T04:19:18Z

North West band to headline seaside festival

The gig will be the culmination of a week-long community arts festival.

2024-07-06T06:41:01Z

Have you heard about the US government's secret airline?

Did you know that the US government operates a top-secret airline called Janet? The airline tends to fly under the radar, even though it operates out of commercial airports. However, if you've never noticed the discreet, unmarked aircraft fleet, you're not the only one. Janet's operations and the activities of the passengers it transports are highly classified, but take a look at what is known about the airline in the following gallery.

2024-01-18T20:06:17Z

The most popular filming locations in the world

Unfortunately, a lot of the scenery we see in movies today is computer generated, but there's no substitute for real life. Even though Hollywood is synonymous with the entertainment industry, you'd be surprised to know that it's not the world's most popular filming location. And while the most used locations are indeed in the US and the UK, there are a number of other movie settings you'll recognize from around the world. Click through the gallery to discover them!

2023-11-13T20:07:56Z

Swanning around the Austrian lakes: a trip to Carinthia

The lake was perfectly still, larch trees reflected in its glassy surface, hills folding into each other in the distance. I thought about swimming across it – a distance of about 1km – but once I was immersed in the cool, tranquil water, front-crawling through it with my head down lost its appeal. This was a moment to stop and take in the beauty of my surroundings. Bordering Italy and Slovenia, Carinthia is Austria’s southernmost region, a...

2024-07-06T06:12:14Z

PH biosphere reserve in new Unesco list

THE United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco) named 11 countries with biosphere reserves, including one in the Philippines, in a new list it released on Friday, the agency said in a statement on its website. Located in the Apayao province, the yApayaos Biosphere Reserve consists of two distinct regions — Lower and Upper Apayao. "This biosphere reserve in the Province of Apayao is divided into two distinct regions:...

2024-07-06T16:27:42Z

Archaeological dig to unearth castle's history

The archaeological dig hopes to make discoveries about a civil war bastion at Hartlebury Castle.

2024-07-06T06:26:12Z

NAIA flights, ground operations resume after temporary suspension

MANILA, Philippines — Flight and ground operations at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) have resumed after being temporarily suspended by the Manila International Airport Authority (Miaa). The suspension came after Miaa’s issuance of a lightning red alert, which took effect at 2:20 p.m. A lightning red alert is a “safety measure taken to prevent untoward incidents from happening when lightning is prevalent in the immediate area and...

2024-07-05T11:16:28Z