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“I made it myself,” Martin Schmidt gestures towards the oven in the spacious kitchen/dining area. And it's not just the oven. The 62-year-old is one of the growing bands of witty locals and foreigners who built their homes out of materials on Tenerife Island, and rents leave no other realistic ways to provide them with their homes. However, while parts of the island oppose the construction of a united house between these, essentially false towns, Martin himself admits that his perfect life in the Canary Islands is disrupted. The rudder can be heard in the background a little further away…

One device saved me on travel around the world (Image: Shania King-Soyza)I've done solo flights 13 hours apart all over the world, but that's not the scary part. There is no Google or social media in the country, and calling charges to the UK are scary, and I'm isolated and troubled until I use my life-changing device.I was totally unaware of the extent to which mainland China behaves differently from the rest of the world. Maybe it's my baby traveler, but certainly there's Google in the country, right? no. This is due to the great firewall (a legal censorship tool…

On a recent trip to Crete, I went in and out of Heraklion Airport and was very surprised to discover that it was named Europe's worst airport by other travelers. Check out our Google reviews. Many negative reviews are shown, especially from people traveling during the peak summer.Certainly, I traveled in June during my school term, so perhaps I was more tolerant of it. But even so, one recent traveler who visited the airport in May wrote:Another person who flew from Heraklion last week wrote:”I have never seen such confused, outspoken, incompetent staff anywhere. Rather than flying through this airport…

The picturesque town of Alcuzia is one of the most popular resorts in Spain's Balearic Islands, located in the northern region of Mallorca. Just a kilometer inland from Port d'Arcudia's famous holiday resort, it is the ideal place to savor the rich Mallorcan heritage, not too far from the beaten path. It's a solid favorite that both locals and Spaniards gather on the island for a summer vacation.The Spanish village welcomed 39.2 million domestic and international visitors in 2024, with 68% being Spanish tourists. It was the most popular village, according to data published in a report by the Telefonica…

Just 9 miles long and 5 miles wide, this unique little island may be British, but it feels like a French slice. It's not surprising to see the jersey sits just 14 miles from the coast of Brittany and the clean harbor of St. Malo, but well over 80 miles from the mainland of the UK.It was often called “a little of France that fell into the sea” and was picked up by the British. Enjoy the comforts of the familiar creatures of the British island, while also having French place names, French flavours in the food, and even the…

If you want to take a step back in time and escape modern life, this waterside village might just be a ticket. As soon as you step into the steep cobblestone streets that pass through palaces and cottages that have restored to the glory of the previous 16th and 17th centuries, you will see why it is considered one of Scotland's most picturesque villages.In fact, it was considered very beautiful, but became the backdrop for hit TV series and films like Outlander and Captain America. But Fife's Culross is more than that, and is a lesson in 3D history. Passing…

One of the UK's busiest airports has opened a £100 million terminal extension. The new 9,500-square-meter three-storey build at Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) officially began operation on Tuesday. The LBA has recently been at the heart of a clear change in the heart from Rachel Reeves. However, the Prime Minister supports the expansion, saying “the way we fly has changed.” The airport said:”Our £100 million expansion will see seating increases by 83%, brand new food and drink outlets, and views to the runway.” This is the first phase of a wider project, with renovations to the existing terminal, which is…

As Britain becomes obsessed with another heatwave, many travelers are turning their backs from overcrowded seaside towns in favor of lesser-known coastal treasures. One such place is Hayburn Wyke, a magnificent, secluded cove on the coast of North Yorkshire. There, the waterfall surges dramatically straight into the ocean.Between Wyck and Scarborough, Hayburn Wyke offers a true off-the-burt track experience. It is only accessible from wooded walks through the nature reserve, and the hidden bay is not even touched on time.The dense forested area leads to rocky beaches surrounded by towering cliffs, with its main attraction being the natural waterfalls, gently…

Anti-tourism protesters in one of Spain's most popular holiday cities apparently chose their weapon of choice, a cheap plastic water gun, to attack visitors. Earlier this week, a group of tourists enjoying drinks at an outdoor table in Barcelona gushed at a woman who is growing in number of residents who are irritated by overtourism.This phenomenon first appeared in July last year. Last July, a group of left-wing Barcelona-based activists who promoted “degrowth” in the city's booming tourism sector promoted the first successful rally. During the event, Participants brought water guns to shoot each other to stay cool. However, some…

Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) recently signed a memorandum with Electra.aero to explore EL9 aircraft, highlighting potential advances in military aviation. Over the last quarter, Lockheed Martin shares experienced a 7% increase. This is consistent with broader market trends. The move could be supported by announcements such as strategic partnerships such as Google Cloud integration, as well as breakthroughs in the C-130J Wing Structure Test as a result of robust revenue. The geopolitical stability in which oil prices slip and markets are considered to remain stable may have provided a fostering background for Lockheed Martin's share performance.Every company has its own…