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‘Only visitors in Los Angeles care about that sign in the hills’: People reveal the things ‘only tourists do’ in their cities An internet thread has revealed that there are countless ways to spot a tourist The discussion was on a U.S site, but the examples came from all over the world One user said … Read more
Sailing into the skies! Stunning renderings reveal Lufthansa’s VIP aircraft concept, with a cabin that resembles the deck of a luxury YACHT Lufthansa Technik, part of the wider German airline group, has unveiled its new SkyRetreat concept Renderings show a spacious central compartment with L-shaped sofas in lieu of standard plane seats On the entertainment … Read more
Booking an Airbnb is a bit of a lucky dip – you’re never quite sure what you’re going to get. I certainly didn’t expect however, after booking a £19 wooden lodge in Armenia, that the stay would come with home cooked meals, a tour of the local area, a spot of opera at the dinner … Read more
Romania may well be the home of Dracula, but the country definitely won’t fill you with horror, as these incredible drone photographs show. They were taken by Radio Free Europe photographer Amos Chapple, from New Zealand, during a recent road trip through the southeastern European country. His images reveal ancient fortified churches, charming towns and rugged … Read more
Ibiza, it turns out, has a secret ‘island’ neighbour – and it’s available for hire. If you’re extremely wealthy. The unheralded Isla Sa Ferradura is a jaw-dropping nine-acre islet in the Balearic Sea you can rent for £192,760 (€220,000) a week. It’s a lot of cash, but it gets you the run of the outcrop and the slick … Read more
The High Tatras mountain range in Slovakia has been named as the best place to visit in Europe in 2019 by a prestigious travel guide. The region has topped Lonely Planet’s Best in Europe 2019 list, with well-travelled judges praising its ‘mythical landscape of crooked peaks and plunging waterfalls’, as well as the opportunity to spot rare … Read more
Japanese city tells tourists not to eat and walk in crowded areas to prevent spillages ruining other visitors’ clothes Kamakura has issued official ordinance politely asking tourists to sit when eating It describes eating while walking as a ‘public nuisance’ due to potential for spills Despite the signs, there won’t be any fines or penalties … Read more
Dubai water park is set to become one of the biggest in the world thanks to a new 112ft tower that will house TWELVE slides The Atlantis Aquaventure on Palm Island will expand by 30% with the opening of new attractions in 2020 A new 112ft tower called the Trident Tower will be built, which … Read more
Italian winemakers give the landscape a fairy-tale glow by placing hundreds of flaming torches among their vines to protect them against the coldest May temperatures in decades Winemakers in South Tyrol have been placing anti-frost torches among the vines to save their grapes The torches – called smudge pots – can raise the temperature by … Read more
Airlines under pressure to scrap ‘ludicrous and unfair’ charges of up to £160 for changing the name on tickets Civil Aviation Authority is calling on airlines to make booking terms ‘transparent’ It says carriers are charging ‘significant amounts’ to correct simple mistakes Which? found that Ryanair charges up to £160 to tweak the name on … Read more