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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!

Apayao province named UNESCO Biosphere Reserve

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — Apayao province was internationally recognized as a Biosphere Reserve awardee of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for its efforts to conserve its forests and environs. The province received the award during the 36th session of UNESCO’s International Coordinating Council of the Man and Biosphere Program on July 5 in Agadir, Morocco. This made the province a protected area...

Hotels and offices are using an AI tool that scans what they throw in the trash to reduce their food waste and cut costs

Hilton has experimented with different portion sizes of fruit and smoked salmon at its breakfast buffets based on insights from AI cameras.

Painter brings fishing town to life in colour

Alan Castleton says the work is based on black and white photographed which has been transformed.

Sofia Andres' Polished Travel Looks Around the USA

Take a look at her simple and chic OOTDs.

Brits rescued at top of volcano survived by using 'Bear Grylls videos'

Matthew Forster, 22, and his sibling Andrew, 18, from London, had attempted to climb 10,000ft to the summit of Mount Agung to see the sunrise when their phones died near the top.

Renowned oceanographer visits PH to advocate Verde Island Passage protection

MANILA, Philippines — Renowned oceanographer and conservationist Dr. Sylvia Earle visited the Philippines last month to advocate the protection of the Verde Island Passage (VIP)—the world’s “center of the center” of marine shore fish biodiversity. In a statement on Saturday, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said that Earle personally dived into the VIP alongside other marine experts to observe the condition of the...

Vacationing with friends, but you have different budgets? Here's what to do.

This month's Uncomfortable Conversations About Money tackles the dilemma when you vacation with friends but have different spending styles.

New pride event 'packed with family activities'

Organisers say many of the events will be held on the beach with a focus on family activities.

Amtrak service between New York City and Boston restored after lightning causes malfunction

NEW YORK (AP) — Amtrak rail service between New York and Boston was restored after a lightning strike was believed to have caused a circuit breaker to malfunction, the rail service announced Saturday night. The malfunction caused a power outage on all tracks between Penn Station in New York and Union Station in New Haven, Connecticut, beginning Saturday afternoon. Amtrak announced the service had been restored in a statement posted on its...

4 ways Americans use credit cards to purchase and plan for the future

Explore the reasons why 82% of US adults use credit cards and how they navigate the potential rewards and risks to their financial health.

NaFFAA NV celebrates 126th Philippine Independence Day In Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS – The National Federation of Filipino American Association (NaFFAA) NV recently hosted an unforgettable gala to commemorate the 126th anniversary of Philippine Independence. “With an unprecedented attendance of over 400 guests, the event was a testament to the unity and pride of the Filipino-American community,” said NaFFAA NV President Jacque de Joya. It was a night of excellence with the gala program meticulously curated,...

Pretty little Spanish town built under a rock is a must-see for tourists

The Spanish town Setenil de las Bodegas is unique having been built amid a rocky canyon, with one giant rock hanging over the main street

Fly Stress-Free w/ These Airplane Travel Essentials for Kids & Babies

From a lightweight stroller to an airplane seat extender, these must-have items can make your next trip via airplane easy and comfortable for you and your kids.

The Camino experience (1)

Doing the Camino,” the shorthand way of saying one is going on a pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela in Spain, has been on my “bucket list” since 2005 when I first heard about it from a German friend. He told me how he had been training for a 40-day 800-kilometer walk to Santiago via the popular Camino Frances. I listened in awe and promised myself that I would go as soon as I retired. But every year thereafter, I found every reason to not do...

Rural pub makes summer campsite plans

The Worlds End Inn, in Almer, notifies Dorset Council it plans to use its grounds for camping.

The 30 most dangerous countries in the world in 2024

The world is a dangerous place to live in, especially when one considers that there are 195 countries with their own governments and their own agendas. Every year, a global think tank in Australia–called the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP)–releases a report known as the Global Peace Index. The report measures how peaceful each country in the world is by analyzing many factors, including a country’s rate of violent crime and the number of wars fought. After analyzing these statistics, each country is given a GPI score; and the lower the score, the better. We’ve curated a list of the most dangerous countries mentioned in the report, and you might be surprised with the results. Intrigued? Click through the gallery to see what those countries are.

The Manila Hotel celebrates 112 years with special room, dining offers

THE Manila Hotel, the country's first 5-star hotel, proudly marked its 112th anniversary on July 4. The Grand Dame celebrates with an array of exceptional promotions tailored to delight its patrons. Guests can enjoy a luxurious staycation with a special anniversary promo. Book a stay in a Deluxe Room for two consecutive nights at a discounted rate, inclusive of breakfast for two persons. Red Jade invites guests to savor a delightful Dim Sum...

The train in Spain: seeing Andalucía by rail

Lunch in Granada is not a calm affair. At 3pm in Bodegas Castaneda, a crowded, old-school tapas bar, every inch of the cluttered bar counter is taken. Waiters shout orders and squeeze between standing diners, plates of rose-pink jamón serrano and sizzling croquetas held above their heads, beer taps flick back and forth, wedges of tortilla Española and golden calamari pass above chilled glasses of fino. We’ve come to try the Calicasas – the...

Scotland’s Renaissance Club: How the modern stacks up against the ancient

The 18 holes of the Renaissance Club are the work of acclaimed American course architect Tom Doak.

Anti-tourism protestors rally against foreign visitors in Barcelona

Protesters carried signs reading 'Barcelona is not for sale,' and, 'Tourists go home,' before some used water guns on tourists eating outdoors at restaurants in hotspots

Why Florida’s Retirees Are Fleeing — And Where They’re Going Instead

Once considered the ideal place to live out one's golden years, Florida is quickly losing favor with retirement-aged folks. Remote workers and the wealthy are flocking to the state and driving up home...

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,...

The best—and worst—things about living in the U.S., according to expats living here

The U.S. ranks No. 35 out of 53 countries around the world for expats.

Air travel is getting worse. That's what passengers are telling the US government

WASHINGTON (AP) — Air travel got more miserable last year, if the number of consumer complaints filed with the U.S. government is any measure. The Transportation Department said Friday that it received nearly 97,000 complaints in 2023, up from about 86,000 the year before. The department said there were so many complaints that it took until July to sort through the filings and compile the figures. That's the highest number of consumer complaints...

Explore the Flavors of the Philippines at Kultura Crawl

Celebrate Kultura's 20th anniversary at this two-week-long event.

Archaeologists to dig for medieval building on farm

One theory put forward is the potential timber structure was once a barn belonging to monks.

Life in Britain's 'work from home hotspot' - where locals fled London for coast

Ogmore-by-Sea has been voted the number one work-from-home location by experts, who took into account factors including homes, connectivity and countryside access

Fox makes notable mistake with graphic

If you’re teaching a child how to spell, Milwaukee might be one of the tougher American city names to lock down. But if you’re on the graphics team for Fox — or any network that covers events that are in — or involves teams/people from Milwaukee — spelling the city’s name shouldn’t be much of Read more... The post Milwaukee or Milwakee? Fox graphic doesn’t seem to know appeared first on Awful Announcing.

Little lie derails when boss turns out to also be on flight to Bali

You could call it a white lie, but perhaps one that leads to dismissal! Indonesian Grace works as a freelancer in Europe and lied to her manager that she had an urgent hospital appointment and would be taking a day of sick leave. The 23-year-old woman is originally from Indonesia and was eager to fly back to Bali for vacation. And so to get around Friday's workday, she told her boss that she needed to see a doctor. Guess who was on that same...

Best DSLR cameras of 2024 for beginner photographers and experienced snappers

Best DSLR cameras of 2024 for beginner photographers and experienced snappers - We focus in on the best DSLRs the market has to offer

Walkers take to new King Athelstan Pilgrimage route

People explore the new King Athelstan Pilgrim route across Wiltshire.

Authorities Searching for American Teen, 14, Who Went Missing After Leaving Cruise Ship in Germany

Authorities said Aydin Brown was last seen around 7 a.m. on July 4 after disembarking from a Caribbean Princess cruise ship

Tourists in Canary Islands see boat refugees arrive daily

Are you going on vacation to Gran Canaria, Tenerife or Lanzarote this summer? Then keep in mind that many refugees, mainly from West Africa, are trying to land on the Canary Islands in order to enter Europe. The particularly risky journey by sea in often rickety boats often has disastrous consequences for many of them: almost 5,000 deaths have already occurred along West Africa in the first five months of this year. According to Spain's Interior...

Bengals vs. Cowboys has Delta Airlines adding new flights

The Cincinnati Bengals have major airlines offering new routes ahead of special games now. In anticipation of Cincinnati's "Monday Night Football" game against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 14 (Dec. 9), Delta Airlines has added a new flight from CVG Airport for…

In Less Than a Decade, These Will Be the Most Affordable West Coast Cities To Live

The cost of living has been eating at Americans' savings across the country. Sticky inflation combined with exploding rates have been taking a toll on many consumers. Learn: What the Upper Middle...

Pope Francis heads to Trieste in Italy to meet migrants

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis travels to Trieste in Italy’s northeast on Sunday in a quick visit to meet migrants and celebrate an open-air mass ahead of a 12-day trip to Asia — the longest of his papacy. After Venice in April and Verona in May, the half-day trip to Trieste marks the third one within Italy this year for the 87-year-old pontiff, who has suffered increasing health problems in recent years. Since traveling to the French city of...

Mysterious US island where houses are just $5,000 and locals ignore looming threats to embrace laid-back life

The isolated island has a peaceful way of life that is largely unchanged since the first settlers arrived more than 400 years ago. It also has extremely cheap real estate,

Stolen Amorsolo painting: Thieves joined tour, CCTV shows

BACOLOD CITY, Philippines —A 12×18-inch painting by National Artist Fernando Amorsolo was reported stolen from a popular private museum, the Hofileña Museum, in Silay City. The museum’s CCTV records showed that the painting, called “Mango Harvesters,” was taken by at least two thieves from the museum’s second floor where it was on display along with other paintings and sketches. The stolen painting is different from, but thematically similar to,...

Exhibition highlights 'horrible' rubbish problem

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

Historic mill could be turned into new museum

The application was submitted to renovate the Grade II-listed Old Mill into a family home and museum.

'The "back to basics" retreat just 1 hour out of Sydney that cured my burnout in a weekend.'

Some of my fondest childhood memories come from time spent wandering around national parks, giving me a deep love for the natural world. So, when the chance came to spend a weekend immersed in nature, at the YHA Pittwater Eco Retreat in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, I couldn't resist. The retreat is a perfect "back to basics" nature escape and, ... Continued

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

Looking to play the best golf courses in Utah? 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 net

Cercle Odyssey vs. Sphere: Making Concerts More Immersive

We compare the upcoming Cercle Odyssey touring immersive concert experience to another immersive venue: the Las Vegas Sphere.

Strange, amusing, and interesting facts about US presidents

Massive drought in Italy threatens to destroy Sicilian tourism

A severe drought in Sicily, Italy is prompting hotel owners to turn away guests, threatening the region's tourism-driven economy.

How are sea defences for seaside towns progressing?

An update on £25m works to protect homes and businesses on the vulnerable North Norfolk coast.

A New York City Airbnb host was shut down under the short-term rental law. He's now renting his basement illegally on Facebook and making crucial income after he was laid off.

A couple in Astoria, Queens, rented out their basement on Airbnb for years. New city regulations have made that illegal.

'I refused to switch plane seats for a mum and her kid - she should have booked'

A woman has defended her decision to refuse to swap seats with a mum on a plane so that she and her child could sit closer to the front - as her excuse wasn't good enough

Now woke RNLI is trying to 'ban' digging holes at the beach!

EXCLUSIVE: Locals living near posh Padstow in Cornwall told the crews to 'get a grip' after they complained about a phantom digger on Facebook .