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'I spend two months in the UK and Europe most years. This is exactly what I pack.'

When it comes to packing for an international trip, nothing makes me angrier than a freeloading piece of clothing that travels to the other side of the world and does nothing but sit at the bottom of your suitcase taking up valuable shopping space. In fact, when I'm packing for Euro summer it’s not unusual to catch me speaking to ... Continued

2024-06-28T23:13:45Z

President Marcos joins Megaworld in opening 'PH's biggest hotel'

Property giant Megaworld, the country's largest hotel developer with over 7,000 hotel rooms in its portfolio, has formally opened the Philippines' biggest hotel development to date: the 1,530-room Grand Westside Hotel. Inaugurated by no less than President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the 19-story, two-tower Grand Westside Hotel features 1,530 rooms within the rising 'Broadway of Asia.' "My heartfelt congratulations to all the hardworking members and...

2024-06-29T16:25:08Z

TV shows you didn't know were filmed in Canada

Much of the popular television scene in North America revolves around the United States, with cities like New York and Los Angeles dominating the screen. Little did you know, however, that many of your favorite shows were shot outside of the US! Click through this gallery to find out which shows—and stars—were filmed in Canada.

2024-06-29T12:11:57Z

Footage shows migrant who 'suffocated woman on her 21st birthday'

Jhon Moises Chacaguasay-Ilbis, also 21, can be seen walking into the Airbnb at 916 Hawley Avenue around 4:20 pm on June 18 in the footage, with a still-alive Joselyn Toaquiza.

2024-06-30T03:10:36Z

Plans for temporary traveller site approved

The council hopes the plans will reduce the number of unauthorised encampments in Shrewsbury.

2024-06-29T14:29:40Z

Dragonflies thriving at newest nature 'hotspot'

A reserve is designated a "hotspot" for dragonflies thanks to its conservation efforts.

2024-06-30T05:17:27Z

Incredible footage shows 'UFO' spotted in mysterious ancient canyon

Beyond Skinwalker Ranch hosts Paul Beban, veteran journalist, and Andy Bustamante, an ex- CIA agent, traveled to Rock Art Ranch to investigate the ancient petroglyphs.

2024-06-29T13:38:22Z

Mactan Island Memorial Garden (MIMG) launches elegant viewing chapel “The Wake” and new 2024 services

Renowned for its serene memorial grounds, Mactan Island Memorial Garden (MIMG) has once again raised the bar with the introduction of its luxurious viewing chapel, “The Wake,” along with an array of new services for 2024. With plans to venture into cremation and columbarium services, MIMG is set to become a comprehensive leader in the memorial service industry. The revitalized brand promises full- service support, ensuring families receive...

2024-06-29T05:45:00Z

Scuba diver fighting for life after man died during dive in Queensland

A scuba diver is fighting for life after being pulled from waters at a remote beach just hours after a 54-year-old man died during a dive expedition at a popular tourist spot in Queensland.

2024-06-29T13:23:11Z

'I got a first look inside the royal rooms at Balmoral Castle'

Balmoral Castle has been the British Royal Family's Scottish holiday home since the 19th Century. But it is probably etched on the whole country's mind as the place where we last saw Queen Elizabeth II. Who can forget that final public picture of the late Queen, with her warm smile and cosy cardigan in front of the roaring fire in her castle drawin...

2024-06-29T21:45:55Z

La Mesa Ecopark reopens, highlights biodiversity

MANILA, Philippines — After more than four months, the La Mesa Ecopark in Quezon City – dubbed as Metro Manila’s last green frontier – finally reopened to the public yesterday. “QCitizens, the La Mesa Ecopark has finally reopened!” Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte said during the park’s reopening ceremony. “You can see around 220 species of animals and plants in the park. Watch out for other activities and facilities for paintball, wall climbing,...

2024-06-29T16:34:27Z

Festival of steam engines to preserve rail history

Swanage Railway volunteers are running the Roads to Rail event, which started on Friday.

2024-06-29T09:44:30Z

How to enjoy buffets with up to 50% off at Vikings, hotel restaurants, and more

In the mood for an all-you-can-eat session with your nearest and dearest? In case you didn't know, you can enjoy buffets with up to 50% discount at crowd favorite restaurants in different parts of the metro for a limited period. If you have no plans this weekend, spend the last day of June at The Westin Manila, which has an ongoing promo with 50% o...

2024-06-29T08:10:42Z

Italy's most beguiling towns and villages

Italy is a land of exceptional beauty. Blessed with an astonishingly varied landscape that encompasses snow-capped mountains, rolling pastureland, crystalline lakes, and a vast salt-laced coastline, Italy really is a land of contrast. Lending the country character is a collection of towns and villages noted for their singular locations and architectural splendor. And they are yours to explore! However, be wary of the issue of overcrowding. The city of Venice has recently announced that they will be charging an entry fee to tourists starting in 2023 to combat this very problem. The small city is interlaced with canals and narrow streets, beautiful to behold but easily overwhelmed by the millions of tourists that visit each year. Venice is the first city in the world to take this controversial step: “We are pioneers, the first city in the world to apply a measure that could be revolutionary,” said Simone Venturini, the Venice tourism chief. He hopes that the entry fee for tourists will help to offset the over-tourism that has been negatively impacting the city for years. Why not visit one of Italy's many other towns and villages instead? Click through and discover the country's most beguiling destinations.

2024-06-29T16:12:48Z

Visit Disneyland Paris from £159pp including flights, hotel and park ticket

Enjoy a magical holiday to Paris with everything you'll need to live it up at Disneyland

2024-06-29T09:00:10Z

Stonehenge: Experts hit back at claim the stones were carried by ice

It's one of the world's most iconic historic sites, but the debate over how Stonehenge came into existence about 5,000 years ago really is far from over.

2024-06-29T09:15:30Z

10 Reasons Rizal Park Is Worth Visiting Now

Everything's greener, too, because the rainy season has started.

2024-06-30T04:06:58Z

A carefree trip with your dog: things that you must know!

During the pandemic, most of us started walking and hiking as never before. Many did so with their faithful four-legged friend. Some people even bought themselves a dog during this period to have company while walking. You probably took the dog with you in the car to your starting point of the hike. This is a good idea! That way your dog doesn't associate the car only with transportation to the vet, where not such pleasant operations usually...

2024-06-29T11:13:40Z

Campaign begins to protect beach-nesting birds

The Essex Wildlife Trust says it is "almost impossible" to spot a nest and eggs can be trampled underfoot.

2024-06-30T05:17:22Z

What physics says about time travel

The concept of time travel has captivated readers and moviegoers for many decades now. But while people have been fascinated by the idea, no one has managed to make the notion of time travel any more of a reality than before. It seems like a dream that's just a bit too far from reach. But in an age where science continues to push the boundaries of what's possible, do we even know—in theory—what the physics of time travel might involve? Curious? Click on to discover what we know so far about the prospect of journeying through time.

2023-11-22T09:08:06Z

Why Dollywood is the perfect family destination for Fourth of July and beyond this summer

Dollywood knows how to throw a summer party! Why the theme park’s summer festival has adventures for the entire family to enjoy.

2024-06-29T07:06:39Z

Lost landmark pub statue set for restoration

The Old General stood in a window for decades but was boxed up and lost after the pub closed.

2024-06-29T08:44:17Z

Thomas Vu hints Filipino mythology game is in the works

Thomas Vu returns to PH to launch Creta, an entertainment and gaming platform

2024-06-29T16:05:42Z

The Napa of beer: The hidden valley with nearly 100 breweries

An explosion in breweries across upstate New York has transformed the region into what many have dubbed the new East Coast Napa... of beer.

2024-06-29T18:54:20Z

What to know about water safety before heading to the beach or pool this summer

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — With school out for the summer and temperatures rising across the country, many families will visit the beach, lake or local swimming pool. Now is the time to review safety tips to keep children safe around water. Drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 4 and the second leading cause of unintentional death for children in the 5 to 14 age group, according to the Centers for Disease Control and...

2024-06-29T10:05:23Z

What's behind most coffee shops looking the same?

The more things change, the more they stay the same it would seem. In an increasingly globalized world, a common style or aesthetic emerged in the 2010s that took the coffee shop world by storm. Perhaps it was an inevitable outcome of a combination of factors: the emerging world of social media presence and marketing, the millennial penchant for coffee, and a pared-back look that appeared somber in the face of the Great Recession. Whatever the reason, we are left with a legacy of coffee shops worldwide that look more or less the same. How did it happen? Click on the following gallery to find out.

2024-01-24T13:17:03Z

Vienna ‘most liveable’ city, Tel Aviv’s rating falls

Vienna is still the world’s most liveable city for a third year in a row, while the rating of Tel Aviv in Israel slumped, according to a new survey published Thursday. In the Economist’s annual ranking, the Austrian capital again came first, followed by the Danish capital Copenhagen and Zurich in Switzerland. Melbourne in Australia and Calgary in Canada completed the top five in the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) Global Liveability Index....

2024-06-29T05:16:07Z

Preview Sightings June 2024 | PREVIEW

You have a front-row seat to our #PreviewPride2024 cover along the streets of the metro! Catch our 32 fun, fab, and fearless cover stars in action when you drive by EDSA Guadalupe, EDSA corner Ortigas Avenue, EDSA Cubao Sentinel, C5, Robinsons Metro East, and Robinsons Galleria Cebu.

2024-06-29T13:12:26Z

A tour through history's ugliest hairstyles

Each generation inevitably cringes at their past fashion choices, and for a good reason! Our proudest moments often morph into the most cringe-worthy fashion faux pas as time passes. Take a trip down memory lane with us and pay homage to some of the most regrettable hairstyles in history, ranging from ancient monks to '80s rock stars. Simply click through the gallery to begin your journey.

2024-03-15T16:18:46Z

Preschools In Pasig: Tuition Fee Guide And More

Parent of a preschooler residing in Pasig? Check this list of Pasig preschools!

2024-06-30T04:18:54Z

Experience 'Bridgerton' in real life with HeritageXplore

Lady Violet Manners’ new platform is making Britain's Historic houses accessible to all - Read More

2024-06-29T12:37:32Z

Alternative Greece: six of the best holidays beyond the sunlounger

Explore the Axios delta and stay in Thessaloniki A neat line of wooden houses on stilts sits over water, with fishing boats tied up between them. Marshland stretches as far as the eye can see, blending with the sky. In a mirror-like lagoon, salmon-pink flamingos stalk the shallows, their beaks trawling for crustaceans. This waterlogged world is the Axios delta, where the Axios River, flowing from the Albania-Kosovo border, meets Greece’s longest...

2024-06-29T10:12:42Z

Breathtaking beach named 'one of UK's best' has wild ponies that's 'stuff of dreams'

Newborough's woods, beach and warren combine to form a package that most find irresistible, while the area is a natural treasure trove that is fit for a postcard

2024-06-29T10:12:11Z

The 10 U.S. places with the highest cost of living—No. 1 costs more than double the national average

Three New York boroughs are among the most expensive U.S. places to live, with Manhattan's cost of living more than double the national average.

2024-06-29T13:33:14Z

Former Sofitel Employees Reminisce Memorable Moments as the Hotel Bids Farewell

Their stories remind us that it is not the buildings but the people within them who create lasting legacies.

2024-06-29T08:18:45Z

Taika Waititi reveals the 'secret' New Zealand beach he and wife Rita Ora love to visit on holiday

Taika Waititi has shared his favourite spot to whisk his wife Rita Ora away to when the couple are in his homeland of New Zealand.

2024-06-29T09:21:35Z

These 10 Travel Essentials Deserve a Forever Spot in Your Carry On—and They're All $20 or Under

From power banks to blackout masks.

2024-06-29T08:07:07Z

Our epic family adventure hiking through Greece’s Vikos gorge

A cheer goes up as we board our train. We’re catching the Eurostar from London to Paris and a couple so newly married that the bride is still wearing her wedding dress are just ahead of us. Our own excitement may be less visible but it’s just as palpable. As the train hurtles through the sunny downlands of Kent, I grin at my 11-year-old son, Osian. He is trying to disappear into his hoodie, embarrassed at my trainspotter jokes and the journey’s...

2024-06-29T06:14:20Z

Wildlife preparations ahead of Jersey royal visit

A volunteer hopes to showcase the best of Jersey's wildlife during the royal visit in July.

2024-06-29T11:14:26Z

'Why I'm photographing every London Chinese takeaway'

Most nights British-born Chinese artist Harriet Armstrong travels across London photographing eateries.

2024-06-29T07:14:23Z

Airlines got too confident, and now they are paying the price despite record-breaking travel

Airlines added too much capacity amid confidence in soaring demand. Boeing, high costs, and fewer high-paying business travelers haven't helped.

2024-06-29T11:03:33Z

Jay Slater search scours caves, ravines and cliffs

Almost two weeks after the 19-year-old was last seen, his family are still waiting on a breakthrough.

2024-06-30T03:17:09Z

Joshua, 11, aiming to break record for camping out

He has just spent his 365th night under canvas and says he will sleep in a tent until 2026.

2024-06-30T05:17:52Z

Why is the Algarve known as Europe's sunlit paradise?

The Algarve, in southern Portugal, enjoys around 300 days of sunshine a year. Hot summers are tempered by cool and refreshing Atlantic Ocean breezes while winters are mild and for the most part, dry. Blessed with such an agreeable climate, it's no wonder the region is described as the country's "playground province." Indeed, as Europe's sunniest destination, the Algarve is a vacation paradise waiting to be explored. Browse the gallery and find out where to go and what to do.

2024-06-28T18:09:16Z

Glastonbury hosts woke new stage celebrating immigration to the UK

Glastonbury Festival has introduced a woke new stage that celebrates immigration to the UK and declared that 'no human is illegal'.

2024-06-29T08:07:29Z

Haiti PM visits US, to meet with White House official

Haiti's new leader was in the United States on Saturday for a visit set to include meetings with international financial institutions as well as a White House official, his office and a National Security Council spokesperson said. Conille, along with his economic and foreign ministers as well as other officials, will also hold "important working meetings" with the heads of international financial institutions, according to his office.

2024-06-29T14:57:02Z

Wealthy coastal town dubbed 'stinkiest beach in America'

A wealthy southern California town has been deemed the 'stinkiest beach in America' from the sewage crisis.

2024-06-29T20:54:40Z

Goodyear, Arizona to Fort Myers, Florida: 10 fastest-growing retirement hot spots in America, according to a new study

Four of the top 10 retirement hot spots are in Florida. The Sunshine State also had the most cities in the top 50 list.

2024-06-29T21:40:07Z

Eat and pray; Celebrate the Pope’s Day

Last week we had the pleasure of dining at Txoko Asador on Esteban Street in Legaspi Village. This restaurant is still as exceptional as it was the first time I tried it prepandemic, in fact, possibly more exquisite than when it started. The meal opened with a starter of Pan Con Tomate Y Jamon, which is a brilliant concoction of tomato foam enveloped in Jamon Serrano with a touch of Iberico oil. The sweet acidity of the tomato literally bursts...

2024-06-29T18:28:55Z

Top 8 Fil-Am books to read for the Fourth of July

The Fourth of July in the United States is a celebration of the country’s independence. In the Philippines, it celebrates Philippine Republic Day, also known as Philippine-American Friendship Day. READ about the first Fil-Am to portray Alexander Hamilton in the musical ‘Hamilton’ That date holds a different significance when it comes to relations between the two countries as it marks Philippine-American Friendship Day. READ about the Filipino...

2024-06-30T00:14:59Z