A luxury train that travels through beautiful corridors of India is so lavish that it’s like Buckingham Palace. The Palace on Wheels is a luxury train that travels through the Indian states of Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. The train is inspired by the personal carriages of the erstwhile Maharajas, Nizams, and Viceroys of India, providing...
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‘The Michael Jordan of women’s pool’ travels from UK to Quincy to compete in billiards tournament – Muddy River Sports
QUINCY — Billiards has taken Kelly Fisher all over the world. This week, it has brought her here. Fisher, the No. 1-ranked player by the Women’s Professional Billiards Association, is playing in the America’s Heyball Championships at the Oakley-Lindsay Center, the first tournament of its kind in Quincy. Fisher’s resume is impressive and dynamic —...
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Starmer travels to Scotland to ‘reset’ relations in the UK
AFPI am AFP https://istoe.com.br/autor/afp/ 07/07/2024 – 13:44 New British Labor Prime Minister Keir Starmer will make his first official visit to Scotland this Sunday (7) to seek an “immediate restart” of relations within the United Kingdom. “People across the UK are united by shared beliefs. The core values of respect, service and community define us...
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Starmer travels to Scotland in search of ‘reset’ in UK relations
Britain’s new Labour Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, will make his first official trip on Sunday, a trip to Scotland, seeking an “immediate resumption” of relations within the United Kingdom. “People across the UK are united by shared beliefs. The core values of respect, service and community that define us as a great nation,” the prime...
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US abortion: Iowa’s top court upholds six-week abortion ban law
Iowa’s highest court has upheld a law saying the state can enforce a ban on most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy. The law bans abortions after early signs of cardiac activity can be detected in a foetus or embryo – but makes exceptions for cases of rape, incest, foetal abnormalities and when the...
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Blackpool Illuminations wins top travel award
The attraction won ‘Best Event for Groups’ in the Group Leisure and Travel Awards Author: Louisa KingPublished 2 hours ago The world-famous Blackpool Illuminations has won a top accolade in a national travel awards scheme. The annual display, which attracts millions of visitors to the resort during the autumn and winter months, was voted Best...
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Julian Assange travels to Australia after release from UK prison
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is travelling to his native Australia following his dramatic release from prison after five years of fighting extradition to the United States. He had to pay half a million US dollars for a chartered flight from Stansted, accompanied by a WikiLeaks lawyer, a representative of the Australian government and a medic...
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I Was Mistaken for a Minor Celebrity During My Travels
I’m not *that* James Wong. The thing about having the same name as a minor celebrity is that, unlike a megastar, people can actually believe that you are them. I share a name with British television presenter and author James Wong. For over a decade, the ethnobotanist has graced screens on the BBC and Netflix,...
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UK’s best seaside town has ‘lots of bars and restaurants’ and iconic pier
Summer is finally here, and even if you’re not going abroad this year, there’s always time for a short staycation in the UK. Whether you’re looking to relax at a seaside resort or explore the numerous hiking trails with breathtaking views dotted around the coastline, there’s a getaway for you. VSO has analysed a variety of...
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Why the US is the top country for tourism in 2024
Getty Images (Credit: Getty Images) A new report published by the World Economic Forum highlights the nation’s promotion of natural and cultural resources and commitment to sustainability and tourism. Though it’s been a bumpy four years for the travel industry, international tourist arrivals are finally set to reach pre-pandemic levels in 2024. But continued global...
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How to avoid Airbnb scams, according to travel expert
Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email With more than 7.7 million active listings, Airbnb offers a vast amount of choice for travellers looking to book accommodation. But if you want to guarantee that the booking you make is a genuine one, a...
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Lake District tops UK’s most instagrammable national parks
A recent study conducted by travel deal experts at Tripplo has crowned the Lake District as the most Instagram-worthy national park in the UK. This comprehensive analysis examined all 15 recognised national parks across the UK, tallying the number of times each location was tagged in public posts on Instagram. The Lake District National...