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It is no surprise that Dubai International Airport is one of the busiest travel hubs in the world, as it is one of the most prestigious and fascinating destinations on the planet. But it could all be set to change – it’s set to close the airport.Over 90 million passengers pass through the airport each year, and is known annually as DXB. This is an important hub for long distance flights further from the UK. But now it is clear that the huge site is set to close. The expansion of nearby Al Maktoum International Airport, which opened in 2010,…

San Benito farm in Batangas province, south of Manila.Courtesy of CG Hospitality Controlled by Nepal billionaire Binod Chaudhary, CG Hospitality has signed an agreement with Marriott International to convert the Philippine Wellness Centre, known as the Farm of San Benito, into a Sign Collection Resort.Batangas province’s property, south of Manila, will be the first Sign Collection resort managed by Marriotts in the Philippines. It will open at the end of the third quarter, and the company said in a joint statement without clarifying the value of the contract.”We are a timely and strategic entry for us as well as well…

Tourists heading to Spain this summer have been warned that they could be fined a total of several hundred euros as authorities crack down on fraudulent pedestrians. If you text while crossing the road, walk into traffic without paying attention, or refuse to get a drug or alcohol test, you can land on a very large bill.The Spanish resort reports that General Dirección De Tráfico (DGT), who is responsible for enforcing Spanish road rules, is cracking down on the pedestrians in question. The rules are not new, but traffic officers reportedly pay attention to “dangerous habits” on Spanish roads. According…

Holiday makers are advised to perform mandatory passport checks during their trip to avoid potential delays or to be denied boarding at the airport. The advice was announced recently after obtaining a new passport was more expensive, up 7% at £94.50.Travel insurance experts at Tiger.co.uk have appointed seven mandatory passport checks for jet-setting Britons to perform before heading to this year’s holiday. British planning trips to Europe must ensure that their passports have been issued within the last decade prior to their arrival and remain valid for at least three months beyond their intentional departure from the EU.”We’re looking for…

When planning an ideal city break, most people include visiting museums, strolling medieval streets, perhaps a park trip, and drinks that are deserved when fatigue subsides. No matter how affordable your flight is, you usually get hit with the cost of an expensive pint.Relaxing destinations in popular cities such as Dublin, Paris and Amsterdam, particularly in tourist spots, refreshing beer can cost over £6. But there is one European city offering rich history, great architecture, numerous parks, lively bars and cheap pints. Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, is one of Europe’s most beautiful cities, boasting a blend of…

Archaeological excavations at the Corakyerler site in Cankiri, September 10, 2024 (AA photo) May 5, 2025 04:31 PM GMT+03:00 oLocated in the city centre, the world’s rarest fossil bed, NE sheds light on Anatolia’s prehistoric life. Under the direction of Professor Ayra Sebim Elor of the Faculty of Language, History and Geography at Ankara University, the site of the Cicuri Korakiara has been unearthed thousands of fossilized, ranging from 8.5 million to 9 million years.Speaking at the Cankiri Corakyerler Vertebrate Fossil Locality conference at the 10th Kastamonu City History Museum Science Days, Errol emphasized that such urban fossil fossil beds…

Brits are at risk of being pulled away from the airport due to “fundamental misconceptions” this summer. Tourists heading to Scandinavia may be denied by the gate’s airline if they use their old passports.As reported by the Guardian, it has become clear that the “inconsistent” application of Schengen travel regulations could lead to some people being denied flights. One traveler scheduled to fly from Gatwick to Copenhagen was recently driven away by the Norwegians of the airline as her passport was issued “more than nine years ago.”Denmark follows Schengen area rules. In other words, your passport must be within 10…

The bank holidays may be almost over, but many of us look forward to more holidays later this month. And as the weather looks bright and warm, it may be the perfect time to take a leisurely walk.Most of us have had an even longer weekend this year. Many people go out with friends, plan activities with their kids, or relax at home, but some of us will choose to spend the day outdoors.If you want to escape from your hometown and go for a nice walk, there are plenty of options. Whether you’re looking for a long, hill hike…

Jacaranda FM’s Good Morning Angels Fund intervened to support three young athletes, Gauta Mahlakoane, 22, Karabo Mokoo, and Maxwell Ndou, 21 and 24. The trio, known as Gota BMX Cyclists, embarked on an ambitious 1,700km journey from Burgers Fort in Limpopo on April 2nd, equipping them with only bikes, resolve and dreams. Their goal: to inspire young people, promote healthy lifestyles, and demonstrate positive alternatives to social challenges such as alcohol and substance abuse. Their stories quickly went viral on social media as South Africans gathered behind their causes. Now, past the half mark of their journey, cyclists often had…

The seasonal movements of two migratory antelope species across vast wetlands in South Sudan and Ethiopia’s Gambella National Park are mapped to unprecedented details to better protect them. The seasonal movements of two migratory antelope species across vast wetlands in South Sudan and Ethiopia’s Gambella National Park are mapped to unprecedented details to better protect them. Covering an area of ​​over 100,000 km², about seven times the area of ​​Serengeti National Park, these maps reveal the largest known terrestrial mammal movement on the planet, and are also known as the Great Nile River migration. According to the Immigration Convention (CMS),…