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Nepal announces major rule change for anyone who wants to climb Everest
Nepal is set to pass a law to grant permits to climb Mount Everest only to those who have previously scaled at least one 7,000-metre peak within the country, marking […]
Alaska Airlines unveils plane livery inspired by Disney theme-park attraction
There’s magic in the air. Alaska Airlines has unveiled an “enchanting” aircraft livery inspired by The Princess and the Frog and new log flume rides at Disneyland Park in California […]
Airports and train networks decimated in Spain-Portugal power outage
Transport systems are unravelling in Spain and Portugal following massive power cuts across the Iberian peninsula. The electricity supply in both countries appears to have shut down at around 12.30pm […]
New Delta lounge the size of a soccer field opens at world’s busiest airport
Delta has opened a new lounge the size of a soccer field at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the world’s busiest aviation hub. The latest Delta Sky Club is the eighth […]
Domaine de Vieux Mareuil, France hotel review
A collection of family-owned private villas equipped for luxurious stays in the breathtaking Périgord region of France – ideal for a short stay or a family gathering in the countryside, […]
The Dutch theme park that’s quieter and cheaper than Disneyland Paris
As my eight-year-old tore across a sun-dappled clearing in the forest, his eyes locked on a golden coin that had just flown out of a donkey statue’s bottom, my daughter […]
The Rebello, Porto hotel review
This industrial-chic hotel on the banks of the Douro river offers luxurious apartment-style lodgings in Portugal’s second city, with proximity to the city’s port lodges, a plush spa and a […]
Why scientists are blaming influencers for rise in shark attacks
Social media influencers encouraging travellers to “stroke” sharks are behind a rise in shark attacks, according to a new study. The research, published in the journal Frontiers in Conservation, analysed […]
What is flight turbulence and can it cause a plane to crash?
Experiencing severe turbulence on a plane can be terrifying, and occasionally can lead to injuries. Recently, five people on a United flight were caught in turbulence on their long-haul trip […]