August 2018 ~ Convenient travel

Friday, August 31, 2018

Google Maps Street View: Incredible sighting of man undergoing life-changing moment

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GOOGLE Maps Street View photographs various elements of daily life as it maps the street of the world, but sometimes it captures a truly extraordinary moment. One man has found an intimate and life-changing moment in his life caught on camera.

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The world on your plate

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Experience the globe through its gastronomic delights courtesy of Loney Planet’s Ultimate Eatlist, the new bible for the foodie traveller.

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The hand gesture in Spain which means something more insulting - and other rude signals

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HOLIDAYS abroad to Spain, Greece and Portugal are high on many Briton's holiday list this year. However, there are some hand gestures which, while innocent in the UK, have much ruder meanings abroad.

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Wild about the New Forest

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SLOWING the car to a gentle halt, my daughter Lola giggles and winds down her window to appeal to the stubborn obstacle blocking our way. Instead of moving aside, he lifts his bristly, greying chops to the window, leans heavily against the door and snorts in Lola’s face, much to her delight.

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Prince Louis: Does Kate Middleton’s third child have his own baby passport?

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KATE MIDDLETON, 36, and Prince William, 36, welcomed their second son Prince Louis, 4 months, in April of this year. In time, Louis will join his parents on numerous royal engagements abroad - so does he have his own baby passport?

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Celebrity traveller: Bob Harris

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DJ ‘Whispering’ BOB HARRIS OBE, 72, is best known for his BBC Radio 2 show Bob Harris Country and as host of the iconic music programme, The Old Grey Whistle Test. He lives in Oxfordshire with wife Trudie and has eight grown-up children.

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MAGICAL: On Sir David Attenborough’s advice, explore the Whitsunday Islands

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If Sir David Attenborough declares somewhere to be the most magical place on Earth, you can’t help but sit up and take notice. The naturalist has spent more than 60 years uncovering the world’s greatest natural wonders, but it’s Australia’s Great Barrier Reef that has him firmly under its spell – ever since he first visited back in the 1950s.

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Holidays 2018: Where to go on holiday in September? Last minute deals to Paris and Egypt

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HOLIDAYS 2018: The best places to holiday in September include a stunning historic English city, and one of the most well-loved theme parks in Europe. Now lastminute.com have revealed the best places to visit in September, including Bath, Disneyland Paris and Egypt.

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United Airlines to charge $30 for first checked bag, matching JetBlue

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United will now charge $30 for the first checked bag and $40 for the second checked bag. The previous prices, in place for several years, were $25 and $35.

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EasyJet voted the best value airline for a beach holiday in new survey

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EASYJET has been unveiled as the best value airline for a beach holiday in new research. It leaves the best impression on passengers as well as being ranked for good value.

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Holidays: Best flight comparison sites revealed - which do you use?

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BOOKING flights can be a long and tricky process as you try to find the cheapest flights to suit your holiday needs. Luckily, flight comparison sites are a great way to find the top deals and the best one of the lot has just been revealed.

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Flybe flights: Plane forced to turn back to airport due to a broken door

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FLIGHTS can be delayed for all sorts of reasons, but the most recent cause of a disrupted Flybe plane at Manchester Airport was due to a broken door which caused a problem with cabin pressure.

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easyJet flight takes off WITHOUT passengers after airport is evacuated

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EASYJET left passengers behind at Glasgow Airport today after travellers were evacuated from the departure lounge due to a fire alarm and missed their flight to Gatwick Airport.

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UK flights: Hand luggage and checked baggage changes for airlines in 2018

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FLIGHTS that allow free hand luggage may soon be a thing of the past, as airlines move away from allowing bags into the cabin without charge. Which airlines have recently changed their free baggage policy?

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