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Californian wildflowers are pretty enough to stop traffic...literally
Lonely Planet - AnneMarie McCarthy
The sight of California’s rare ‘super bloom’ is enough to stop anyone in their tracks. This weekend, however, it literally stopped traffic in one town, prompting city officials to close the area off entirely
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Learn to be happy by renting a Finnish person to teach you
Lonely Planet - Andrea Smith
According to a UN study, Finland is the happiest country in the world, and it has developed an initiative to spread that happiness to others. Visit Finland’s ‘Rent a Finn’ programme allows regular Finns
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The three cities consisdered the most expensive in the world
Lonely Planet - Alex Butler
If a high-end adventure is what you’re seeking, perhaps consider a trip to one of the most expensive cities in the world. A new report from the Economist Intelligence Unit found that three cities now the
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex
Here's what Harry and Meghan dined on while on a trip to Dublin
Lonely Planet - Andrea Smith
Details of the meal enjoyed by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex on the first night of their Irish trip and the breakfast they had the next morning have been revealed. Harry and Meghan’s two-day visit took
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Sleep in a giant wine barrel at this vineyard in Portugal's Douro Valley
Lonely Planet - Sasha Brady
Owners of the Quinta da Pacheca vineyard in Portugal have launched a new accommodation option where guests can stay overnight in a giant wine barrel, complete with private bathrooms, fluffy beds and air-conditioning.
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The most punctual airlines in the US have been revealed
Lonely Planet - Andrea Smith
The most punctual airlines in the US have been revealed, and they show that the overall on-time arrival rate among carriers in 2018 was 79%, marking a 1% decline from 80% in 2017. According to findings
Walt Disney World Resort
Walt Disney World in Florida has increased ticket prices for popular dates
Lonely Planet - Andrea Smith
While we reported earlier that Disneyland in California has upped its admission prices, the official website of Walt Disney World in Florida has also indicated that price increases are taking place there.
Leonardo Da Vinci
Could this artwork be Leonardo da Vinci's only surviving sculpture?
Lonely Planet - Sasha Brady
Italian scholars recently discovered what they believe to be Leonardo da Vinci’s only surviving sculpture. The terracotta work of art, known as The Virgin with the Laughing Child, spent more than 150 on
Knives
Giant angel sculpture in the UK is made from 100,000 confiscated knives
Lonely Planet - Sasha Brady
A giant angel sculpture made of 100,000 confiscated knives has been installed in front of Coventry Cathedral in the UK to highlight the impact of knife crime. It took artist Alfie Bradley almost two years
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Responsible animal watching in Sri Lanka
Lonely Planet - David Else
Even by the pearl-studded standards of the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka is a jewel. Visitors flock here for the rich and diverse culture, beautiful sand-sprinkled beaches and astoundingly varied wildlife. monkeys,
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Ville de Mont-Tremblant: a village for all seasons
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Albania's latest tourism campaign has raised a few eyebrows
Lonely Planet - Sasha Brady
Albania’s newest tourism slogan has raised a few eyebrows with its reference to the 2008 hostage film Taken. In the film Taken (which spawned many sequels) Liam Neeson plays a father whose daughter is
Travel
Vegan travellers to Seoul are in for a treat at this new store
Lonely Planet - Hahna Yoon
Although the past two years have seen a boom in awareness of vegetarianism in South Korea, seven-year vegetarian Helen Gi was incredibly excited when she saw that a vegan grocery store was finally opening
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Turkey's new modern art museum looks like a contemporary sculpture
Lonely Planet - Alex Butler
A new art museum is set to open in Turkey in a building inspired by traditional Ottoman wooden homes. Odunpazari Modern Museum (OMM) will open in Eskişehir, a university town in the northwest of Turkey,
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Which airports have been rated top in the world for wellness?
Lonely Planet - Andrea Smith
Travelling through airports can be a stressful, busy experience, so it’s good to know which ones are making active efforts to help passengers passing through feel healthy and well. New research from flight
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Bari reinvented: why you should visit Puglia's underrated port
Lonely Planet - Brett Atkinson
Previously overlooked as a gritty, working-class port, the authentic and welcoming city of Bari is now infused with a new energy and vibrancy. The southern Italian city's architectural heritage is more
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Romania is the fastest-growing destination for UK travellers
Lonely Planet - Andrea Smith
If you’re looking for inspiration on where to go on your next holiday, a report has revealed the fastest-growing destinations for UK travellers. Guided group tour company, On The Go Tours, analysed data
Hong Kong
Step into the world’s first life-sized Monopoly game in Hong Kong
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If you’re a lover of Monopoly, it is no longer a fantasy to step inside the game and experience it in real life. Slated to welcome its first visitors in June 2019, Monopoly Dreams will be the world’s ever
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Grab a once-in-a-lifetime chance to experience opera under the stars at Uluru
Lonely Planet - Tasmin Waby
Later this year Uluru will be closed to climbers for the first time since Westerners started clambering all over this sacred site in 1936. In another first Tourism NT and Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia
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Check out these designs for unique modern tree houses in the Dolomites
Lonely Planet - Benedetta Geddo
An Italian architecture firm has just published the concept designs for a series of treehouses that look like the perfect modern fairytale. Milan-based Peter Pichler Architecture recently unveiled the
Travel
Spring break's most popular destinations for 2019 are closer than you think
Lonely Planet - Sasha Brady
An estimated 107 million passengers and crew members will travel between spring break’s busiest period (14 March – 28 April), according to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). That’s an increase
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KFC: a guide to eating Korean fried chicken in Seoul
Lonely Planet - Hahna Yoon
A familiar smell wafted out of the Jamsil Lotte Hotel in summer 2018 as 500 people across South Korea gathered in Seoul to receive one of the highest bragging rights in the local food scene. In the last
North Korea
North Korea caps number of visitors at 1000 per day
Lonely Planet - Megan Eaves
If North Korea didn’t already seem like a difficult place to visit, the government there has announced it will place limits on the number of visitors who can enter the country. According to the Chinese
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Teachers can win a free cruise this spring on this cruise line
Lonely Planet - Sasha Brady
Do you know an inspiring teacher who could really use some time off to relax and recharge? Norwegian Cruise Line is recognising the hard work of America’s educators by treating 15 of them to a free cruise
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New York's Chrysler building could become a hotel
Lonely Planet - AnneMarie McCarthy
Anybody even vaguely familiar with the iconic New York skyline will recognise the Art Deco lines of the Chrysler Building, one of the architectural jewels of the city. To date, the furthest tourists are
Domestic Violence
Travellers with domestic violence convictions are now banned from this country
Lonely Planet - Sasha Brady
Australia will refuse entry to anyone with a domestic violence conviction in new legislation which came into effect at the end of last month. Visitors who have been convicted of domestic violence will
Travel
Exploring the family friendly side of San Juan
Lonely Planet - Mikol Hoffman
Year-round sunshine, scenic beaches and an array of outdoor activities make San Juan an ideal locale for a family vacation. The modern infrastructure and facilities simplifies moving about with children
South-east Asia
Get paid to travel this summer, but there’s one unique catch
Lonely Planet - James Gabriel Martin
One travel company is offering six people the adventure of a lifetime; to travel across a continent on an all-expenses-paid trip worth £8000 (€9316) this summer. The days will be spent having unique new
Thomas Cook
One airline now offers beds in economy class on long-haul flights
Lonely Planet - Sasha Brady
A downside to flying economy is not having enough wriggle room to ease yourself into a comfortable sleeping position. There’s just never enough room. But passengers flying with Thomas Cook Airlines now
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Rottnest Island, home to the supercute quokka, now has glamping options
Lonely Planet - Tasmin Waby
Rottnest Island, in the azure seas off the West Australian coast near Fremantle is a must for any Australia itineraries, partly for its 63 stunning beaches and gorgeous walking, cycling and snorkelling