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Wales star a man on a mission for club and country after overcoming injury woes

Dewi Lake is determined to play his part in helping put some joy back into Welsh rugby.

Final Fantasy XIV Adding Mountain Dew-Themed Bird Mount

I bring good news for all you Mountain Dew lovers out there who also play Square Enix’s popular MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV. Starting today you can drink Dew, collect points, and unlock a giant bird mount as well as other goodies.

Get Closer to Earning Delta Status When You Book a Hotel or Rental Car for a Limited Time

Score 1 Medallion Qualification Dollar (MQD) per $1 spent plus miles when you book hotels, vacation rentals, and car rentals.

The world's most breathtaking hot air balloon rides

Hot air ballooning is the ideal way to get the best views on planet Earth, and here we reveal the best rides for a truly serene experience.

Pyramids riddle solved? Lost branch of Nile may have been key to construction

Researchers have uncovered evidence that bolsters theories that ancient Egyptians used a lost arm of the Nile to transport the huge limestone and granite blocks used to build the Great Pyramids. The largest pyramid field in Egypt, which includes the Giza complex, is today far from the Nile in a narrow desert strip. But experts have long suspected t...

Guide to Dubai's newly listed historical places, from a pineapple slide to a fish fountain

Of the nearly three dozen historical buildings and sites selected for the second phase of Dubai’s heritage architecture preservation project, many will be familiar urban landmarks. Others, however, may be less well-known and perhaps even seem surprising. All, though, are woven into the story of Dubai as it grew from the 1960s to the 1990s. Diverse ...

Do you remember these tourist spots being completely empty?

While most of us would rather forget it ever happened, the COVID-19 pandemic had a huge impact on everyone's lives not so long ago. Governments around the world tried to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus by decreeing lockdowns. Almost everything was shut down, and most people stayed home, including tourists. Some of the busiest tourist spots on Earth became deserted, yet photographers were there to capture those unique moments. In this gallery, we look back on what some of the world's most popular tourist spots looked like during lockdown. Click on to revisit the not-so-distant past.

Destiny 2 Final Shape DLC: The Pale Heart's Connection to the Traveler

While the true function of the Traveler's Pale Heart is a mystery, its connection to the Traveler involves its ever-shifting, bizarre landscape.

Getting into Valhalla during the PGA isn't easy on a good day. Then came a perfectly imperfect storm

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Will Zalatoris urged his parents Richard and Catherine to stay home this weekend and not follow him around at the PGA Championship. It's not worth the trouble, Zalatoris told them. The headaches involved in getting in and around Valhalla Golf Club were simply too great. And then came Friday morning, when a pedestrian was struck and killed by a bus just outside the gates in the predawn hours. A short time later Scottie...

How to Get a Workout in While Traveling

Travel does not have to put a damper on your workout routine.

From Louvre to Expo: Free entry to popular UAE attractions today; here's a guide

Several activities are also lined up throughout the day, from art and drawing workshops to origami-making sessions

White Bird (2024) Final Trailer

Based on the book by the best-selling author of Wonder, this uplifting movie shows how one act of kindness can live on forever. Starring Gillian Anderson, Helen Mirren.

Free elite status, inflight Wi-Fi and more: Why you’ll want to join Qatar Airways’ membership program for students

Student-exclusive benefits include discounts on flights, extra baggage allowance, free high-speed inflight Wi-Fi and free elite status upon graduation.

4 reasons why Tagomago is the ultimate Spanish summer romance

Sponsored: bringing the best bits of the Balearics to Dubai… After opening last year, Tagomago quickly emerged as one of Dubai hottest new leisure treasures. The city’s sophisticated sunseekers flocked to the beachfront Middle Eastern home of la vida española for the Ibizan soul, sultry sea views, and authentic Mediterranean menu. Named after an unblemished […]

Beautiful places around the world that will pay you to live there

Around the world, towns, cities and even states are offering cash rewards to new residents who up sticks and set up home there. Explore the places that'll pay you to stay, plus properties in the area that should leave you feeling inspired...

A new documentary charts the dark side of The Beach Boys' sunny sound

A new Disney+ documentary airing on Friday proves that the pull of Californian band The Beach Boys remains strong more than 50 years after the group was formed.

Beautiful and strange locations made famous by movies

Thailand's Maya Bay, better known as the gorgeous secret cove from the 2000 film 'The Beach,' has been closed to tourists indefinitely. Anyone who wants to visit the pristine white-sand beach and dive into the crystalline waters where a young Leonardo DiCaprio once acted will be disappointed. Films take great care in choosing their locations, selecting places with profound character and a lasting visual impact. So, take advantage of all that effort and check out this gallery to start compiling your travel itinerary of endlessly interesting places made famous by films.

120 years of Rolls-Royce

The surprising history of tartan

Worn by royalty and punks alike, tartan has always evoked both the regimented traditional and the blatantly subversive throughout its history. At times endorsing true Scottish identity and often ridiculing it through contradictions like chic Chanel dresses and sculptural Donald Judd prints. Tartan’s fascinating story is as rich and complex as the textile itself, but the cloth has proved surprisingly versatile to the changing winds of politics and fashion trends, uniforms and tourist trinkets, and catwalks and clans. Intrigued? Click on to discover the surprising history of tartan.

What is the story behind the official Olympic Hymn?

The theme tune for this summer's Paris Olympics has been revealed, though it falls flat compared to the Games' official anthem. Olympic Hymn was played for the first time at the inaugural Olympics in Athens in 1895 and the stirring piece has been heard at every Games since 1960. It is played during the opening and closing ceremonies when the Olympi...

QEF boost for business, leisure tourism

The surge in international visitors during the Qatar Economic Forum (QEF) 2024 witnessed a demand for luxury accommodations and dining experiences, boosting the country’s tourism sector, an industry expert said.“This influx of visitors promotes inbound tourism and boosts demand for hotels, restaurants, transportation, and other hospitality services in Qatar and enhances the country’s reputation as a premier destination for business and leisure...

Exhibition hosts young women's artworks

A calligraphy exhibition displayed more than 100 paintings and calligraphy artworks by female young painters at the Punjab Council of the Arts Rawalpindi.The exhibition, in particular showcased calligraphic art pieces created with the combination of both traditional and modern techniques. The paintings incorporated symbolism into the vintage, abstract and miniature art styles to create inspirational works of art. In addition to the prominent...

Meghan Markle channels her late mother-in-law Princess Diana

Meghan sported a sophisticated outfit as she landed at Los Angeles International Airport on Monday - similar to one Princess Diana once wore in the 90s.

40 Things That Didn't Exist 40 Years Ago

The world really was a different place back then.

43 of the world’s most colourful places

We take a tour of the world's most colourful destinations to visit this year.

Future of UAE luxury resorts: What do young tourists want?

Many fancy hotels are adjusting their offerings to fit the dynamic and hybrid lifestyles of younger, digital-savvy travellers

Timeframe: When Deira Clock Tower was Dubai's most recognisable structure

The Deira Clock Tower was once the visual representation of Dubai. This was before the World Trade Centre marked the beginning of the emirate’s southward expansion, away from the creek; before Burj Al Arab rose with the city’s booming reputation for luxury and hospitality; before Burj Khalifa loomed as Dubai’s symbol of a global business and touris...

Saudi Arabia's aviation sector contributes more than $20bn to economy

Saudi Arabia's aviation sector has contributed $20.8 billion to its gross domestic product, reflecting the key role it plays in the Arab world's biggest economy, a report from its regulator has shown. The strength of the industry has branched out to other key areas of the country's economy, with aviation-related activities responsible for a further...

Glaciers, beaches and vineyards: The perfect New Zealand South Island road trip

See the best of New Zealand's wild and rugged South Island with this incredible road trip itinerary that takes you to cities like Queenstown and Christchurch, natural wonders like Aoraki-Mt. Cook and Milford Sound and to wineries galore in Central Otago and Marlborough.

UAE weather: Dusty conditions expected today; temperatures to hit 45ºC

Most residents can expect a fair to partly cloudy day

Mysterious structures unearthed beside the Great Pyramid of Giza

Egypt’s Great Pyramid of Giza may be one of the most iconic landmarks on the planet but, beneath its surrounding sands, there still lie countless untold secrets. Now, archaeologists have uncovered a mysterious L-shaped structure buried beside the ancient monument, which they believe was built at the same time – around 4,500 years ago. Perhaps most ...

Flight attendant reveals why rules changed if someone dies on board

Flight attendant Mandy Smith, from West Sussex, who was cabin crew for Virgin Atlantic for 12 years, revealed the morbid reason why rules changed if someone dies on board on LADbible TV

I caught a Ryanair flight and saw so many people making a £46 mistake

Ryanair passenger, Emily Chaplin, has issued a warning about the airline's strict baggage policies after witnessing dozens of travellers being forced to cough up £46 before boarding a flight.

India’s 'underwater' temple in Chennai is country's first green energy tourist attraction

Shaded by a 1,300-year-old Hindu temple, I peered into the Indian Ocean imagining the fury unleashed here in Tamil Nadu by the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami. For all their destruction, those waves left behind one extraordinary, puzzling gift. Excited archaeologists soon swarmed this coastal town of Mahabalipuram, 50km south of Chennai. They studied ancie...

Hole-in-the-wall stand selling $5 tacos wins Michelin star in first Mexican edition of the prestigious guide

The 10-foot by 10-foot Taquería El Califa de León in Mexico City serves tacos and has won a prestigious Michelin star.

This Iconic London Neighborhood Has a New Chic Hotel — and It's Surrounded by Royal Parks, World-famous Museums, and Gorgeous Galleries

Filled with lush greenery, reclaimed wood, and other sustainable touches, 1 Hotel Mayfair is the brand's first foray into Europe.

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on FAA reauthorization bill

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the FAA reauthorization bill, fight over airline fees, and more.

Mind-blowing answers to things you’ve always wondered about

There are so many things in our everyday lives that we take for granted, partly because we don't have time to learn how everything works, and partly because we never had to think too hard about it. But when you start paying attention, you're sure to find many questions and not many answers. Centuries of developments, technologies, and phenomena have informed the experiences, gadgets, and large-scale cultures of today, and it's absolutely fascinating to try to wrap your head around the reasons why things are the way they are—especially when the answers are so unexpected! Curious? Click through to see all the things you've ever (or never) wondered about, explained.

Climate activists in Germany temporarily block Munich Airport

MUNICH, 18th May, 2024 (WAM) -- Members of the German climate activist group Last Generation caused considerable disruption at Munich Airport on Saturday morning at the start of a holiday weekend by entering restricted areas, German press agency (dpa) reported.The airport was initially closed for security reasons, airport officials and the federal police said. After about two hours, one of the two runways was reopened, followed by the second...

The best barge canal holiday destinations in Europe

Barges, for those who don't know, are flat-bottomed, slow-travel vessels that come in all shapes and sizes, typically hosting between six to 12 passengers. And barge cruising just got a lot cooler, as the newest barges on Europe's canals mimic cozy boutique hotel suites, featuring comfy contemporary design, bright sunlit rooms and even hot tubs. In this gallery, we take you on a slow journey to some of Europe's finest cruise destinations. Click on to discover the best barge canal holiday destinations on the continent!

Char Dham Yatra: Uttarakhand Govt Restricts Entry Of Unregistered Pilgrims To Kedarnath Route; Issues Strict Orders

Char Dham Yatra 2024: All the district in-charges of the Garhwal region have been instructed by AP Anshuman, Uttarakhand's additional director general (ADG) for law and order, on Thursday, to return pilgrims' vehicles that were traveling to Char Dham without registration from the checking barriers, and to send devotees to shrines based on the carrying capacity. This measure is meant to ensure a safe and orderly pilgrimage to Char Dham. The...

A true ustad who painted love and hope

Dear Ustaad Allah Bux,Hope this finds you enjoying the landscape of Heavens, of course amongst other promised blessings of the place. But as I know of you, I am sure the chance of painting the heavenly abode would be the ultimate treat for you which you would be doing with the same zest as shown in capturing the homeland in your earthly life. Many artists have opted for landscape painting as a favoured genre to practise and exhibit their...

5-day break for Eid Al Adha in UAE: Europe flight deals from Dh980

Residents seen making full use of vacation, with bookings made one day before the holiday starts

Wildlife on the edge of existence in the Amazon

The 2021 COP26 United Nations Climate Change Conference once again underlined the global threat from climate change and the urgent need to address the crisis before it's too late. But for many species of wildlife, the tipping point has already arrived, with numerous mammals, birds, and amphibians facing potential extinction. Perhaps nowhere else on Earth exemplifies this threat to life more than the Amazon. The International Union for Conservation spotlights South America as "one of the richest sub-continents in terms of cultural and biological diversity." But its Red List—a critical indicator of the health of the world's biodiversity—registers wildlife in its hundreds as vulnerable, endangered, or critically endangered in the Amazon Basin alone. Concerned? Click through and be alarmed by the wildlife on the edge of existence in the Amazon.

This is the world's stupidest airport, according to a famous British 'Top Gear' presenter

13 Nostalgic Photos of Vintage Amusement Parks

What a thrill.

24 incredible shipping container homes around the world

Affordable, eco-friendly and fast to build, shipping container homes offer no end of architectural possibilities.

What’s covered by credit card travel accident and emergency evacuation insurance?

We explain credit card travel accident and emergency evacuation insurance and which ones have the best coverage.

GCC unified tourist visa: For Dh4,000, visitors can soon explore multiple Gulf countries

The visa will be similar to a Schengen-style visa, allowing visa holders to explore all six Gulf countries

4 fun things you need to check out on Yas Island this week

Abu Dhabi’s own island of thrills never ceases to amaze… Yas Island never fails to keep the thrills coming in the UAE capital, and here’s all the fun happening this week… Scorpions: Love at First Sting German rock supergroup Scorpions are set to play at Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Arena this Friday evening, as part of their […]