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Britain's first vegan hotel goes on the market for £1m

Saorsa 1875 is an 11-bedroom hotel in a detached Victorian villa in Pitlochry, Highland Perthshire. Owner Sandra Mclaren-Stewart confirmed the hotel will stay open until a buyer is found.

Stowaway migrant risk on ferries sailing from British ports to Ireland

Undocumented asylum seekers are paying thousands of euros to enter the country via cruise ships from the UK, according to some of the new arrivals living in tents in Dublin.

Councillors approve dog ban at popular beach

Dogs will now be banned from a section of Minehead beach from May to September.

16 Las Vegas Restaurant and Bar Closures to Know About — May 2024

A running list of restaurant and bar closures in Las Vegas and Henderson

Masterpiece hidden in mine in WW2 returns to Wales

A masterpiece of 18th century Italian art will go on display at the National Library of Wales.

UST summit advances church heritage conservation

THE University of Santo Tomas (UST) is hosting the National Summit of Church Archives and Heritage Workers starting May 8, to May 11, 2024, at the Multi-Function Room, 8th Floor, Buenaventura García Paredes OP Building. The summit has invited diocesan and religious archivists, parish secretaries, diocesan chancellors, and religious congregation secretaries, those appointed and directly involved in archiving roles, to participate in an academic...

A Bosnian Feast with Strong Cups of Coffee in Avondale and More Chicago Pop-Ups

A log of the city’s best bar and restaurant pop-ups

These are the top-rated airlines for customer satisfaction

J.D. Power released its 2024 North America Airline Satisfaction Study, which highlighted the airlines whose investments in staff training and overall travel experience paid off.

The best road trip route through the Southern United States

Friendly faces, comfort food, and views that go for miles are just the start of what makes the South an incredible region to explore. Grab your cowboy hat, put the top down, and follow this guide to the ultimate southern road trip.

Hidden gems of Eastern Europe

Eastern Europe beckons with hidden gems waiting to be discovered. For those seeking a unique adventure, this list unveils the region's best-kept secrets, promising a tapestry of culture, history, and natural beauty that will redefine your travel experiences. Ready? Swipe through to unlock the glorious beauty that lies within Eastern Europe.

Crewed flight of Boeing Starliner space capsule pushed back at least 10 more days

(Corrects cumulative spaceflight time logged by the two astronauts to 500 days, instead of 500 hours, in paragraph 7) By Steve Gorman (Reuters) -The Atlas V rocket carrying Boeing Co's new Starliner space capsule will be rolled back to its hangar to replace a pressure valve, postponing the long-awaited first crewed test flight of the spacecraft for at least 10 more days, NASA said on Tuesday.

Helston celebrates Flora Day in fine style

People from Helston who have moved away often travel home each year to celebrate Flora Day.

Mysterious portal connecting New York to Dublin pops up in Manhattan

A portal connecting New York City and Dublin, Ireland opened today, letting people in both cities see each other 24/7 in real time. The portals will be open from May 8 through the fall.

Climeworks opens world's largest plant to extract CO2 from air in Iceland

By Susanna Twidale LONDON (Reuters) - Climeworks has opened the world’s largest operational direct air capture (DAC) plant to suck carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere, with its Mammoth plant in Iceland almost ten times larger than the current record holder. Worsening climate change and inadequate efforts to cut emissions have led U.N. scientists to estimate billions of tons of carbon must be

Hotel no longer hosting asylum seekers

The Home Office said asylum seekers who were living at the hotel have all been relocated.

Delta, Southwest get top marks for customer satisfaction in J.D. Power airline survey

Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines are the highest-ranking carriers in North America for passenger satisfaction in 2024.

Dispute over airport naming rights reignited

A businessman says he wants a fee and an apology for the intellectual property rights to the name.

What went wrong with the electronic passport gates at UK airports?

Thousands of passengers were left waiting in queues for more than three hours at airports, on Tuesday evening, after a nationwide failure of the electronic passport gate technology system. Nearly all major British airports were affected as the country’s 270 e-gates, the automated facial recognition systems at the border, were closed for more than four hours. So, what exactly happened, will those affected be able to get compensation and could it...

From Texas to the east End: How South by Southwest festival is coming to London in 2025

From Texas to the east End: How South by Southwest festival is coming to London in 2025 - The festival that has grown and grown in Austin plans to bring the biggest thinkers and innovators from Europe to Brick Lane

Check Out the Outrageous Pixar-Inspired Foods Taking Over Disneyland Resort

Barbecue potato dogs, chopped Italian sandwiches, and ube popcorn with freeze-dried Skittles

Celebrate Mother's Day at Century Park Hotel

CENTURY Park Hotel, one of the finest hotels in Manila, is pleased to invite all mothers and mother figures to celebrate Mother's Day at their home away from home. Mommies deserve a break from their full-time roles. Whether running a household, managing a career or juggling both at the same time, moms truly need some time to slow down and unwind. Give them the gift of a staycation in the city from May 9 to 12, 2024. Mothers can enjoy a relaxing...

Jets tickets 2024: Cheapest price after NFL schedule release for every New York home and away game

The Sporting News has everything to know to get the best and cheapest tickets for every New York Jets game, home and away, in 2024.

National Museum, Cebu archdiocese to discuss terms of return of Boljoon church panels

The National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) is set to discuss with Cebu church officials the conditions that would be included in an agreement on the return of the panels of Boljoon church. "The Board of Trustees of the National Museum of the Philippines, in its regular meeting held today in Manila, approved a set of recommendations with the objective of returning the Panels to the pulpit of Boljoon church subject to certain terms which are...

El Nido's Entalula, Romblon's Bon Bon among world's top 50 beaches in 2024

Two beaches in the Philippines have been recognized as the world's best beaches. Entalula Beach in El Nido, Palawan ranked fourth in this year's World's 50 Best Beaches ranking, while Bon Bon in Romblon placed in 45th place. The title of no. 1 best beach in the world goes to Trunk Bay in the US Virgin Islands, with Cala Mariolu in Italy following i...

Critical aviation bill stalls as program is set to expire in two days

A bill extending the authority of the Federal Aviation Administration expires Friday and as of Wednesday afternoon lawmakers are still duking out the details.

Settings from beloved books you can actually visit

From the romantic streets of Paris that inspired Hemingway's 'A Moveable Feast' to the windswept Yorkshire Moors that set the stage for Emily Brontë's 'Wuthering Heights,' you can uncover a captivating blend of visual beauty and literary depth at these real-life locations that inspired literary legends. These bustling cafes, picturesque towns, and natural wonders have influenced timeless tales, creating profound connections between place and narrative. Whether you're a book lover or a wanderlust-driven traveler, join us as we celebrate the mesmerizing interplay between literature and geography, igniting your passion to explore these literary landmarks firsthand. Click on to get started.

18th century sculpture bought for £5 and lost for decades could land Scottish council millions

A historic sculpture bought for a mere £5 could net a Scottish community millions of pounds. The Highland Council is considering whether to sell a bust of John Gordon created in 1728 by renowned French artist Edmé Bouchardon. The artwork fell into obscurity after its 1930 acquisition for £5 by the Invergordon Town Council, only to be rediscovered i...

I always dreamed of working at Disney World. But after 3 months in the parks, I was ready to quit.

I always dreamed of working at Disney World, and in 2019, I was accepted into the Disney College Program. But after three months, I decided to quit.

Parisian Bric! Notre-Dame and Mona Lisa immortalised in LEGO form

LEGO fans can transport themselves to the heart of Parisian culture with new sets depicting Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Mona Lisa. These two global icons of Paris have been unveiled to celebrate the rich heritage and history of the French capital, which has an exciting and packed year ahead and will be available for pre-order on 7 May. Inspired by...

London Eye made a permanent fixture on capital's skyline

London Eye made a permanent fixture on capital's skyline - Lambeth Council made the attraction permanent beyond the cut-off date of 2028

America's most illustrious state capitol buildings

The United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. is one of the most iconic buildings in the world. But each of America's 50 states has its own unique state capitol, most of them historic landmarks in their own right. While most states use the term "capitol" for their seat of government, there are those that use "statehouse" or "State House." Either way, these buildings represent a defining architectural style and are singular in their beauty and prestige. Click through and visit America's most illustrious state capitol buildings.

Return of Philippines-New Zealand direct flights pushed

MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos is eyeing the return of direct flights between the Philippines and New Zealand to increase tourism and trade flow between the two countries. Marcos brought up the idea during the presentation of credentials of newly designated New Zealand Ambassador Catherine Rosemary McIntosh at Malacañang on Tuesday. The Chief Executive is hopeful the two countries’ respective regulators and carriers could discuss the...

Many golfers like fast greens, but do they ruin good architecture?

Architect Brian Schneider, a longtime associate of Tom Doak and partner at Renaissance Golf Design, has renovated clubs like Hollywood Golf Club in New Jersey (ranked No. 170 on America’s 100 Greatest Courses), Tamarack Country Club in Connecticut, Llanerch Country Club in Pennsylvania and is the co-designer (with Blake Conant) of Old Barnwell in S...

From granite to greatness: Unveiling the secrets of Mount Rushmore's creation

Featuring the carved portraits of four US presidents, Mount Rushmore stands as a patriotic cultural symbol as well as an extraordinary example of civil engineering. So, how did they build this colossal and iconic granite monument? Click through and find out how they carved out a bit of American history.

Why a Japanese town built an enormous wall to block Mount Fuji

There was no Golden Age of flying. We're in it now. | Cruising Altitude

People love to complain about flying, but it's actually amazing and fun.

Probe launched after Boeing cargo plane lands in Istanbul without front landing gear

By Huseyin Hayatsever and Bulent Usta ISTANBUL (Reuters) -A FedEx Airlines Boeing 767 cargo plane landed at Istanbul Airport on Wednesday without its front landing gear, a Turkish Transport Ministry official said, adding there were no casualties and authorities had launched an investigation. The aircraft, flying from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, informed the control tower in Istanbul that

Sustainable travel destinations around the world

For many, sustainability has become a critical aspect when it comes to planning their holidays. But what does it really mean for a destination to be sustainable? From hiking in Costa Rica to bicycle rides around Germany, have a look at the following gallery for locations, both urban and rural, committed to protecting nature and showcasing a simpler way of being. Click on!

Millennium Docs Against Gravity Festival Artistic Director on Program: ‘Our Priority Is and Has Always Been the Audience'

The Millennium Docs Against Gravity Festival, taking place in Warsaw from Friday until May 16, has grown exponentially in the last few years. In fact it is now, as the people behind it proclaim, "the largest cultural event in Poland." Artistic director Karol Piekarczyk explains, "There is a culture of watching films and of watching […]

'Gruelling South Africa trip finally here for Glasgow'

It's finally here. A trip to South Africa and the most gruelling and demanding two weeks of the season. By 19 May we will know what is at stake and what will be needed in the final week of the season to finish as near to the top of the URC as possible. As the team fly out there is a few things we know for certain. South African teams are immense at...

5 not-so-obvious items that will change your hiking trip, according to an outdoor expert

Thought you'd packed everything for hitting the trails? Think again...

Italy bans NGO planes from using airports close to migrant routes

ROME (Reuters) -Italy said on Tuesday that planes used by charities to track migrant boats in difficulty would no longer be able to fly from airports on the islands of Sicily, Pantelleria and Lampedusa that are close to the shipping routes. The decision, announced by the Italian Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC), will make it much harder for non-governmental groups like Sea Watch to use its small

Royal Caribbean’s Newest Ship 'Utopia of the Seas' Begins 5-Day Sea Trials with Over 900 Experts on Board — See Photos!

The new cruiser will be available for short getaways starting in July

Airbnb Sees Growth Slowing Before Summer Travel Uptick

Airbnb Inc. provided lackluster guidance for a second consecutive quarter, indicating that growth in travel spending will slow further before the peak summer season kicks in. The shares were down about 7% in extended trading.

The most and least diverse cities in America

In recent years, diversity has become an even greater concern in the workplace, entertainment industry, and education system. As the United States continues to become a more diverse nation, discussions about tolerance and equality are of profound importance. Based on a WalletHub ranking, here are the top and bottom 15 US cities when it comes to diversity, starting with the most diverse.

The most architecturally interesting buildings in the world

Embark on a captivating journey discovering remarkable buildings that stand the test of time—from ancient wonders, to cutting-edge marvels. These structures not only transcend temporal boundaries, but also reshape our understanding of design, reflecting the ingenuity and creativity woven throughout human history. Ready? Click on to discover the most architecturally interesting buildings in the world.

Dog tips off Customs on P56-million shabu in balikbayan box

A sniffer dog tipped off members of the Bureau of Customs on a drug shipment worth pver P56 million inside a balikbayan box at the Manila International Container Port (MICP). According to Jun Veneracion's report on "24 Oras," the BOC said the package might have been a test shipment if the modus would succeed. After the x-ray inspection, the dog scratched a particular balikbayan box—an indication that there might be drugs inside. The contents of...

Luxury Cruises Pour $1.5 Billion Into Private Islands, Beaches

For decades, cruise lines have profited off of their private paradises for passengers. Now, their Caribbean hosts are fighting for a bigger share of the windfall.

Hinoba-an, Negros Occidental teems with nature, history, adventure for a fun summer trip

If you like nature, history, art, and food, there's no other place to be but the coastal town of Hinoba-an in Negros Occidental this summer. Aileen Pedreso of GMA Regional TV One Western Visayas showed us why on "24 Oras," Wednesday, along with several Kapuso stars. Get up close with nature A four-hour drive from Bacolod City, Hinoba-an is known for its nature attractions, one of which is the Obong Cave. The cave is as huge as a gymnasium and is...

Brontë museum to open its first visitor toilets

Brontë Parsonage Museum gains funds to build the first visitor toilets in its near 100-year history.