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A Breezy New Baja-Inspired Restaurant Is Opening in Silver Lake This Summer

Plus, Erewhon sues its Studio City landlords, a new omakase heads to Culver City, and more

How to travel a lot more comfortably

No matter what mode of transport you are taking, traveling can be uncomfortable. Sitting in one position in a noisy and stuffy plane, train, or bus can leave you feeling drained. From not being able to sleep because of noisy passengers to feeling bored because your device has run out of battery, it can be tedious even for the most patient people. But it doesn’t have to be that way. With a little bit of preparation, you can avoid most annoyances experienced while traveling. Click through this gallery to learn about what you can do to make your next travel experience a lot more comfortable.

The northern lights in Barcelona and other unusual places

Wayfarers Chapel will be dismantled after being damaged by landslide

The shrine has seen a steady flow of tourists, weddings and funerals since it opened in 1951. However, officials say the deteriorating ground leaves them no choice.

Europe's most underrated cities, according to travel experts

Think of European cities and a plethora of well-known destinations spring to mind. There's no shortage of places to discover the history and culture of this continent. But don't overlook its smaller, less explored cities. Many are hidden gems, far from the hectic crowds, that offer visitors a much more intimate, unspoiled experience. Condé Nast Traveller asked their seasoned contributors to put together a list of Europe's most underrated cities. Using their network of travel specialists and European-based writers, they compiled a list of places you might not have considered—or heard of at all—based on their recommendations. Curious? Click on to uncover Europe's most underrated cities.

Blue Origin to resume space tourist flights after near 2-year pause

(Reuters) - Jeff Bezos-backed Blue Origin will resume flights to space on Sunday, ending a near two-year pause of crewed operations following a 2022 mission failure. The NS-25 mission will lift off from Launch Site One in West Texas, with the launch window for the flight starting at 0830 CT (1330 GMT), the company said on Tuesday. The New Shepard rocket, which flies cargo and humans on short

There's an Authentic Portuguese Restaurant Hiding in Plain Sight in Alabang

Orlando’s Churrasqeira bills itself as the only restaurant in Manila serving traditional Portuguese favorites.

Bruce Springsteen Concert Documentary Coming to Disney+, Hulu

Glory days are ahead at Disney. Disney on Tuesday, during its upfront presentation to Madison Avenue ad buyers, announced that concert documentary film Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band would stream on both Disney+ and Hulu at a date to be determined in October. The film, which is described as being the […]

Blue Badge: Full list of people who automatically qualify for disabled parking permit

A disabled parking permit, or Blue Badge, gives you access to designated spaces that help you park closer to where you want to go. But not everyone automatically qualifies for one. You may need to go to a mobility assessment or speak to a healthcar

Costa Rica, Greece and 42 other countries with a digital nomad visa—the U.S. isn't one of them

As of May 2024, these countries offer digital nomad visas or similar schemes geared towards bringing in remote workers.

Boeing Delivers Fewest Jets Since Pandemic on 737 Max Slowdown

Boeing Co. delivered 24 commercial jets in April, its lowest monthly tally since February 2022, as the planemaker slowed production of its workhorse 737 Max and 787 Dreamliner widebody to focus on improving quality.

Timeline of a Cannes Cornerstone: A Walk Down the Croisette's Past

The Croissete, Cannes’ iconic seaside promenade, is embarking upon its latest renovation. “The City of Cannes has embarked on a major refurbishment and redevelopment program for this legendary boulevard, a leading attraction and key employment generator, reflecting its role as a prestigious, event-based and public venue,” a website dedicated to the renovation says. The reinvention actually […]

The best cities in America for dog owners

If you have a dog, then you need to live somewhere that’s great for both you and your pooch. It needs to have open space for your pup to exercise, other dogs for your pup to socialize with, and it would be nice if you could keep your furry friend by your side when you go out to eat. So where should you and your good boy or girl settle? Try one of these great cities!

Australia's Flag Carrier to Launch Direct Flights from Manila to Brisbane

Their A330 aircraft features 27 Business Class suites.

Boeing Starliner's crew debut delayed again over spacecraft issue

By Joey Roulette WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Boeing's first Starliner mission carrying astronauts into space has been delayed again - until at least May 21 - over an issue with the spacecraft's propulsion system, the company said on Tuesday. Starliner's mission carrying two NASA astronauts had been scheduled for liftoff from Florida last week until a technical issue with its Atlas 5 rocket prompted a

Tom Hiddleston Everest Thriller ‘Tenzing' Lands at Apple

"Tenzing," a film about the true story of Sherpa Tenzing Norgay's 1953 trek to the summit of Mount Everest alongside Edmund Hillary, has been snapped up by Apple Original Films. Casting is underway for Tenzing while "Loki" star Tom Hiddleston is set to play New Zealand mountaineer Hillary. Willem Dafoe ("Eternity's Gate") is expected to […]

South Side Icon Rainbow Cone Opening Next Week in Wicker Park

The 98-year-old parlor has also revealed four new flavors

Why Qantas is axing its only flights direct to mainland China

The airline will ditch their Sydney to Shanghai service from July 28 due to 'low demand'. The flights were paused for over three years during the Covid-19 pandemic and were only restarted in late October.

The most haunted castles in Europe

Europe is peppered with ancient castles, many of them wonderfully fairy-tale in appearance. Others, however, are possessed of a more mystical appeal, with some hiding dark secrets and a violent past. These are the spooky strongholds that will make you shiver, mysterious medieval seats of power where dastardly deeds took place in an atmosphere of fear and repression. Hundreds of years later, these creepy castles are scenes of ghostly goings-on where specters and phantoms tease and torment with malevolent glee. But where can you find the most frightening fortifications? Click through if you dare and get ready to be haunted!

Inside the walls of purgatory

The only constant thing in our humanity is our vulnerability to sickness, and how at one point in our lives, we have all been to the hospital. Hence, I would like to foreground my stories of science in my idea of what a hospital is based on the experiences I accumulated growing up—which isn’t that pretty, to say the least. Hospitals, for me, do not live up to what they’re supposed to stand for: a place for healing or treatment; a kind of safe...

Town's 850th memories buried for future generation

A time capsule is buried to mark the end of a town's 850th anniversary celebration.

Teenagers spotted trespassing on leisure centre roof

Trespassers were spotted on the roof of the closed Oasis leisure centre.

Campaign to ban London's 'floating' bus stops

The National Federation of the Blind wants an end to the "chaotic and downright dangerous" design.

Plane passenger questions whether he’s to blame for making his neighbour uncomfortable

Plane passenger questions whether he’s to blame for making his neighbour uncomfortable - ‘She was rude, you did your best to cope with a tough situation,’ reader argues

This Popular Brewery Is Opening a Taproom at Pier 39

Santa Cruz’s Humble Sea Brewing will open its first San Francisco location at Pier 39

LOOK: There's A New Biodiversity Crisis Escape Room In Mind Museum BGC

Have fun solving puzzles with your child.

We've been nomads for almost a year. Here's what I've learned about taking an extended road trip

Who says you need to pay rent? Travel the country instead on an extended road trip. Here's how I did it and you can, too.

Orwell Bridge to close for four nights for works

Drivers face four nights of diversions due to essential works on the Suffolk super-structure.

Ohio rollercoaster is forced to shut just days after opening

A rollercoaster that had been billed as the tallest and fastest in the world was abruptly shut down just a week after it opened at an Ohio theme park. The ride must undergo a 'mechanical modification.'

Where’s the best place to raise a small child: New York City, or literally anywhere else?

Most days of the week, I wear a hoodie that says NEW YORK IS A NATIONALITY. I do this, obnoxiously, in the midsize Arizona city where I have transplanted myself, so that people know I am a Person From New York. My tiny child has a matching T-shirt, which I enjoy pairing with Knicks accessories. This feeble gesture at holding on to my culture as a “New Yorker in exile” is part of a larger constellation of concerns around raising my kid in a place...

Empowering seafarers for smoother sailing

THE 3rd Safety4Sea Manila Forum conducted a conference and fireside chat with international maritime leaders and experts about ship safety and the human factors affecting this standard. The event on April 23 emphasized the industry's need to foster an improved shipboard environment that pays closer attention to its crucial workforce — the seafarers. Among the topics presented and discussed in the event were the Human Factor in Decarbonization,...

Airlines sue Department of Transportation over fee disclosure rules

American, Delta, United, JetBlue, Hawaiian and Alaska Airlines sued the Department of Transportation over rules that would require fee disclosures.

MIAA vows to fix defective NAIA escalators by end of June

MANILA, Philippines — The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) has committed to fixing as soon as possible the defective escalators at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) Terminals 2 and 3. Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri initially raised alarm over the defective escalator at NAIA Terminal 3, noting that it has been months since the equipment broke down. “I’m not saying you’re not doing anything about it, but we need to...

What is the cheapest trip to Disney World? How to save without sacrificing the magic

From choosing where to stay to what to skip, there are lots of ways to save without sacrificing what counts on a trip to Walt Disney World.

'Colors of the South' saturated with essence of Mindanao

DANNY Castillon Doce's "Colors of the South" vividly captures the vibrancy and diversity of Mindanaoan culture. Featuring 17 watercolor renderings, the exhibition warmly invites the public to delve into the rich ethnography and experiences that Mindanao has to offer. Through his skilled hands, Doce authentically portrays the raw essence of the region's people, nature and culture, employing realism as his method. As visitors step into the...

Cebu Pacific Adds Flights to Don Mueang, Thailand

Bound to Thailand? Check out these flights.

You can get the Eye of Sauron in Lego form with the new Barad-dûr set

It even comes with a little Lego Sauron

Mysterious structures discovered near Egypt's Great Pyramid of Giza

Archaeologists uncovered two structures hiding below the sands in Egypt that were constructed 4,500 years ago - at the same time as the iconic Great Pyramid.

UK mountaineer logs most Everest climbs by a foreigner, Nepali makes 29th ascent

KATHMANDU— A British climber and a Nepali guide have broken their own records for most climbs of Mount Everest, the world’s highest mountain, hiking officials said on Sunday. Rakesh Gurung, director of Nepal’s Department of Tourism, said Britain’s Kenton Cool, 50, and Nepali guide Kami Rita Sherpa, 54, climbed the 8,849-metre (29,032 foot) peak for the […]

The world's most fascinating fortresses

Humans have been building fortresses since the dawn of time. From strategically placed castles to facilities where certain activities can be conducted in a safe environment, the world is full of formidable fortresses. But which exactly are the most fascinating ones and why? In this gallery, we present you with a selection of amazing structures, from hilltop castles to underground military bases. Browse through and discover the world's most fascinating fortresses.

Mexican citizens were traveling to work at a Florida farm when a pickup hit their bus, killing 8

OCALA, Fla. (AP) — Mexican citizens were among those going to work at a Florida watermelon farm on Tuesday when the bus they were traveling in was sideswiped and crashed, killing eight people, officials said. Alicia Bárcena, Mexico’s foreign relations secretary, on Tuesday said via the social media platform X that she was sorry to report that a tragic automotive accident had happened in Florida with Mexican agricultural workers involved. She...

The twee Cotswolds town that became a super-rich playground

We need to talk about Tetbury. Namely its morphing from the quintessential Cotswolds village into a townie playground. Full disclosure, I’m a bona fide townie, who is not impartial to a bit of “London vulgar”. I have an (I hope subtly ironic) fascination with fugly brands such as Versace and every so often become struck by an overwhelming desire to...

Charleston’s the Alley to Close After 12 Years on Upper King

The bowling alley bar will shutter to make way for yet another hotel on the peninsula

Another West Village Restaurant Is Closing After 20 Years

Plus, Birria-Landia is opening another location — and more intel

LIST: Museums with free admission, activities that you can attend this weekend

Museum date this weekend, anyone? Every May, International Museum Day is celebrated to raise awareness of how museums take part in spreading cultural knowledge, preserving and empowering literature and art, and how they became an avenue for people and artists to convey messages that tackle social issues and freedom of expression in various forms. T...

What happened to Red Lobster? Why the iconic restaurants are closing

Bad behaviour shuts Dublin-New York portal

Organisers say they are working on solutions to address bad behaviour near the art installation.

The air travel secrets every passenger should know

Traveling by air is one of the great luxuries of the modern age. It can also be one of the great trials, what with crowded airports, overbooked flights and questionable food. To make your next flying experience more enjoyable, we’re letting you in on air travel secrets every passenger should know. Whether it’s getting through security faster or knowing which part of plane it’s best to sit in during turbulence, we’ve got you covered.

Wing of Trump's plane hit a corporate jet at West Palm Beach airport, source says

(Reuters) -The wing of former U.S. President Donald Trump's plane, a Boeing 757, hit a corporate jet while taxiing at West Palm Beach International Airport in Florida on Sunday, a source familiar with the incident said on Tuesday. The Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement that a privately owned 757 contacted a parked and unoccupied corporate jet. The FAA statement did not identify

Sleepy towns to host returning US forces

THE far-flung coastal town of Santa Ana on the northeastern tip of the Philippine mainland has long been known by tourists for its beaches, waterfalls, fireflies and a few casinos. But that's changing after the laid-back town of about 35,000 people, which still has no traffic light, became strategically important to America. The United States and the Philippines, which are longtime treaty allies, have identified Santa Ana in northern Cagayan...