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Police say air search is best chance to find German tourist lost in Australian Outback
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We ditched our stinky diesel ute, and hit the road with an EV and tourist trailer
A former Prime Minister told us EVs would ruin our weekends. The basis for this election campaign claim was, it seemed, the perceived need for big heavy ICE tanks that tow big heavy loads … no compromise. Recently, hubby and I had cause to reflect...

Today's horoscope for July 11 as Taurus is told to be ready to deal with a family problem
It’s Friday, July 11, and one star sign has been told to be ready to have to deal with a family problem tonight. There are 12 zodiac signs - Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces -...

Next launches new £22 beauty box with over £115 worth of travel essentials
Summer holidays, weekend nuptials, and impromptu getaways all demand one thing: beauty products that ensure you shine throughout the season. Luckily, there's a plethora of beauty sets brimming with skin and haircare must-haves. Boots is offering...

South London family about to move into SEVENTH temporary home in under 6 years
Their entire life is packed up in cardboard boxes and dad-of-four Ulienge is on high alert as he waits for a call from Lambeth Council telling him where he and his family will be placed next. Just a few weeks before, the family had received a...

Desi Travel Games for Kids: 8 Fun Ways to Keep Them Happy Without Screens
Let’s be honest, travelling with kids is a bit like packing for the weather, it is like you never really know what you are going to get. One minute it is giggles and snacks, the next it is “Mum, I am bored” for the fifth time in ten minutes. But...

Tieza rebounds with P7.8B travel tax revenue, nationwide projects
TOURISM Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (Tieza) Chief Operating Officer Mark Lapid underscored the agency’s pivotal role in rebuilding and sustaining Philippine tourism infrastructure during his presentation at the Visayas Regional...

German tourist found alive 12 days after she was lost in the Australian Outback
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — German tourist Carolina Wilga was found alive in Australia's remote Outback on Friday, 12 days after she went missing and a day after her abandoned van was discovered, police said. The last known sighting of the...

Seoul calls for dialogue over N. Korea's dismantling of family reunion facility
SEOUL, July 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's unification ministry said Friday the two Koreas should resolve any inter-Korean issues through dialogue, as North Korea continues to dismantle a reunion facility for separated families inside its Mount...

May Family Members Conducting Coaching Clinics In England
Two people with Wellington roots are committed to growing basketball and flag football overseas. During a trip to England this month, two members of the May family bridged the international gap with instructional/coaching sessions in these two...

Hwajing Travel & Tours inks strategic partnership with Chinese cruise vessel M/V Piano Land
PENANG: Domestic premier cruise agency Hwajing Travel & Tours Sdn Bhd has signed a strategic partnership with Astro Ocean Cruise to bring the M/V Piano Land, operated by Astro Ocean Cruise, a Chinese cruise line, to Malaysia. This is a significant...

Eased NZ travel rules welcomed
Samoans are excited and optimistic about New Zealand’s new immigration changes, which allow Pacific Island citizens to be issued a two-year multiple-entry visa. The changes, which came into effect on 6 July 2025, have sparked positive responses...

Minor Hotels taps into broad spectrum of travellers with launch of four new brands
Minor Hotels has crafted four new hotel brands, including the group’s first soft brands, in a strategic expansion of its global portfolio. The new brands – The Wolseley Hotels, Minor Reserve Collection, Colbert Collection and iStay Hotels – cater...
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My 76-year-old Grandparents Booked an International Cruise This Summer—Here, the 15 Essentials They're Packing
My 76-year-old grandparents love to travel. Their next trip is a river boat cruise to Normandy, France, adding to their long list of cruises they’ve taken, including Alaska, Germany, and the Netherlands, just to name a few. They both have the most...

Steaming to the future as family-friendly interactive exhibition opens in Darlington
The STEAM to the Future exhibition has opened today (Friday, July 11) at Hopetown Darlington as part of the S&DR200 festival across County Durham and the Tees Valley. The festival celebrates 200 years since the first journey on the Stockton and...

California's Most "Overrated" Tourist Trap Gets Terrible Reviews—But You Should Absolutely Go
Often dismissed as one of California’s most “overrated” tourist traps, the Winchester Mystery House is an eccentric mansion in San Jose accused of being overpriced, underwhelming, and confusing. Some visitors walk away frustrated, feeling like...

Alia Korshykova: Driving purposeful luxury at The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands
By Maaish Mohamed and Mariyam Saliya Mohamed In a world where luxury hospitality is defined as much by the calibre of its people as by the experiences they curate, Alia Korshykova stands out —not through flamboyance, but through consistency,...

From Crisis to Comeback: TIEZA Rebounds with ₱7.8B Travel Tax Revenue, Nationwide Projects
Cebu City, Philippines — Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) Chief Operating Officer Mark T. Lapid underscored the agency’s pivotal role in rebuilding and sustaining Philippine tourism infrastructure during his...

Travel in style for less: We’re obsessed with these carry-on bags from just £24
Whether you’re after a duffel or a suitcase, Nere’s sleek and affordable selection has you covered (Picture: Nere/Metro) Metro journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we...

Children offered free stay at top tourist city hotel
A leading hotel in Wales’ second biggest city has invited families to turn their day out into a staycation by offering to admit children for free. Morgans Hotel, one of the top hotels in Swansea has announced the return of its ‘Kids Stay & Eat...