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Portugal and Italy to continue new EU border checks 'causing travel havoc for Britons'

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My life's a permanent all-inclusive holiday for less than £100-a-day: British expat reveals how he sold his home and has spent the last two years living on a luxury cruise liner

My life's a permanent all-inclusive holiday for less than £100-a-day: British expat reveals how he sold his home and has spent the last two years living on a luxury cruise linerREAD MORE: Cruise captain reveals the perks of a career at sea - including his wife getting FREE holidays for lifeBy ALESIA FIDDLER - TRAVEL REPORTER Published: 12:36, 9 May 2026 | Updated: 15:22, 9 May 2026 e-mail 91 View comments

भारत घूमने आई विदेशी लड़की को बीच रास्ते मिला शादी का इनविटेशन, लोग बोले- यही है इंडिया

Father-of-four reveals why he ditched Australia for a life of 'true freedom' in Thailand - and why he'll never return

Father-of-four reveals why he ditched Australia for a life of 'true freedom' in Thailand - and why he'll never returnREAD MORE: Why I quit my $300k a year job during a cost-of-living crisis  By SARAH BROOKES - SENIOR REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 14:08, 9 May 2026 | Updated: 14:08, 9 May 2026 e-mail View comments

Indian man travels to Japan to see real-life Doraemon house, the nostalgia is real

Indian man travels to Japan to see reallife Doraemon house the nostalgia is real

Summer Vacation 2026: गर्मी की छुट्टियों में घूमने के लिए बेस्ट हैं भारत की ये सुंदर जगहें, भूल जाएंगे मनाली-ऋषिकेश!

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Indian woman shares how one US trip changed how she sees the 'American dream'

Indian woman shares how one US trip changed how she sees the American dream

Eid Al Adha staycations in UAE: Best hotel offers from AED 199

Dubai: If your Eid Al Adha plan is 'get away without actually going far' UAE hotels have understood the assignment. From beachfront resorts and desert hideouts to city stays with theme park access, this year’s staycation deals are all about upgrades, added perks and solid value, think free meals, spa credits and late checkouts built in.Whether you’re staying in Abu Dhabi, hopping across Dubai or planning a quick break in Ras Al Khaimah, here are the UAE staycation offers worth booking right now....

Kochi to Jaisalmer in an auto-rickshaw? These Australian tourists are doing it

Kochi to Jaisalmer in an autorickshaw These Australian tourists are doing it

We love Australia and don't want to return to the UK - but there's one desperate trick we'd never use to stay

British bloke Aaron (pictured) is in the final year of his working holiday visa and is desperate to stay in Australia, but wouldn't resort to the illegal tactics some backpackers are using.

Farewell to Dubai

THE strain had been there for a while when reports emerged that Pakistanis were being rounded up in the UAE and deported. The details, though, have not been verified and, yesterday, Pakistan’s interior ministry strongly denied accusations of “country- or sect-specific” expulsions of Pakistanis from the UAE or anywhere for that matter. It posted on X that it was aware of the “speculative reporting in sections of media especially social media about targeted deportations of Pakistani nationals from...

The UK is set for a staycation summer - and there are plenty of hidden gems

The UK is set for a staycation summer - and there are plenty of hidden gems7 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleEmer MoreauandJennifer Meierhans,Business reporters@eboniivoryblogEboni Dixon at the Minack Theatre in CornwallSummer holidays might look different for some people this year as the war in Iran disrupts travel across the Middle East and pushes up prices for flights and package deals to European hotspots.Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer warned last week "people might chang...

Many PGA Tour Stops Nod To Travel, Myrtle Beach’s Event Goes All In

BusinessSportsMoneyMany PGA Tour Stops Nod To Travel, Myrtle Beach’s Event Goes All InByMike Dojc,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mike Dojc is a South Carolina-based journalist who covers golf. Follow AuthorMay 08, 2026, 06:14pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.MYRTLE BEACH, SOUTH CAROLINA - MAY 08: Sam Ryder of the United States plays his shot from the ninth...

Patna-bound IndiGo flight makes emergency landing at Lucknow due to bad weather

An IndiGo flight from Kolkata to Patna made an emergency landing in Lucknow due to adverse weather conditions in Patna. The aircraft, carrying 180 passengers and six crew members, was diverted after being unable to receive landing clearance. The flight later departed for Patna once the weather improved.

‘I’m Coming to the Cottage’: Inside My Stay at ‘Heated Rivalry’s’ Iconic Lakeside Home

When I land in Toronto on a recent Tuesday morning, I’m not exactly in the mood for a romantic retreat. If traveling alone isn’t enough, a fresh heartbreak makes the idea of a two-night stay at a luxe waterfront property — replete with “spectacular sunsets” and a massive ensuite primary bedroom — feel about as […]

Arrowtown, New Zealand: There’s travel gold in them there hills

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From Iran to Robinson Crusoe Island: Shivya Nath on travel for connection, not checklists

From Iran to Robinson Crusoe Island Shivya Nath on travel for connection not checklists

Meghna Group of Industries: Driving Bangladeshi industry

Meghna Group of Industries (MGI) is one of Bangladesh’s largest and most diversified conglomerates. Comprising 57 industrial units with a workforce of over 65,000, its operations span sectors from FMCG to logistics, energy, building materials and petrochemicals, exporting to 52 countries worldwide. Its scale and reputation make it a pillar of the national economy: one in every two Bangladeshi households uses MGI products. “We consistently try to understand customer needs, trends and what they tr...

Royal Enfield announces biggest-ever Himalayan Odyssey to mark 125 years

Royal Enfield announces biggestever Himalayan Odyssey to mark years

Backpacker 'left for dead' after fellow Brit crashes motorbike with her on the back 'and flees' is stuck in Thailand with huge medical bill after insurance blunder

Backpacker 'left for dead' after fellow Brit crashes motorbike with her on the back 'and flees' is stuck in Thailand with huge medical bill after insurance blunderBy SABRINA PENTY, FOREIGN NEWS REPORTER Published: 12:10, 8 May 2026 | Updated: 12:12, 8 May 2026 e-mail View comments