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Bar Holiday
Concrete Playground
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August 18, 2025
Overview Charming hand-drawn menus on blackboards, exposed brick walls, vinyl collections and an abundance of natural light are what await you when you step into Bar Holiday in Lincoln Square — the former airy home of Kaprica. A succinct selection...
I'm a top Ireland travel advisor — and these are the country's lesser-known gems
AOL
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no_limit_pictures/Getty Images The Cliffs of Moher in Ireland.Steeped in myth and legend, yet humming with fresh energy, Ireland is a place where tradition meets modernity. From Michelin-starred restaurants and a rising film scene, to cultural...
Tourist Attractions in Pittsburgh, PA
PlanetWare
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Written by Lana Law and Lura Seavey Updated Aug 18, 2025 Pittsburgh sits on the northwestern Allegheny Plateau, surrounding the point where the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers join to form the Ohio. Once a gritty center of industry, Pittsburgh is...
Italian Climber Dies During Descent from Peak Pobeda in Kyrgyzstan
Times of Central Asia
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August 18, 2025
An Italian climber has died and several others were injured during a descent from Peak Pobeda (Victory Peak), one of Kyrgyzstan’s three seven-thousanders, according to the Kyrgyz Ministry of Defense. The injured include citizens of Germany and...
Italy’s Key Yield Nears France as Traders Rethink European Risk
Yahoo Finance
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The entrance to the Borsa Italiana, Italy's stock exchange in Milan. (Bloomberg) -- The once-yawning gap between Italian and French benchmark borrowing costs shrunk to below 10 basis points, reflecting a shift in how investors rank European...
Grand tourism
Philstar
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August 18, 2025
VIRTUAL REALITY - Tony Lopez - The Philippine Star August 19, 2025 | 12:00am Aug. 15’s Grand Tourism Night of the Manila Overseas Press Club (MOPC) in New World Makati was a resounding success. Guests swelled to more than double the initial booked...
No, This Isn’t a Typo: You Can Actually Fly Round-Trip to These 10 European Cities for Under $500!
Wego Travel Blog
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August 18, 2025
You read that right. You can fly from the GCC to Europe and back for under USD 500. It’s not a gimmick. We checked the data, and here are ten cities that prove it. Before you book: Fares are averages for autumn travel (Aug-Nov) and will vary based...
Moment irate US tourist grabs 14-year-old female 'pickpocket' by the ponytail and tells her 'you're not getting away' before police arrest young thief in Venice
Daily Mail
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August 18, 2025
By TARYN KAUR PEDLER, FOREIGN NEWS REPORTER Published: 11:35 EDT, 18 August 2025 | Updated: 12:31 EDT, 18 August 2025 This is the moment an irate US tourist grabbed a teenage 'pickpocket' by the ponytail and vowed not to let her get away - before...
Staġuni in Barossa is the winner of our Best Destination Dining Award
Gourmet Traveller
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August 18, 2025
It takes patience, vision and a touch of magic to transform a forlorn 1922 school building into the heart of a rural community. It happened slowly, as all thoughtful projects do. The former Marananga Primary School, located an hour’s drive from...
The 5 best European spots for over-60s have 'the perfect mix of beautiful beaches and historical towns'
GB News
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August 18, 2025
Europe has plenty of holiday spots you don't want to miss, but when you go is important. Travelling during the summer can be busier and more expensive. Indeed, interest in waiting until autumn for a holiday has risen among over-60s. An expert...
The Telegraph critic William Sitwell to open ‘chic hotel and fine Italian restaurant’
Restaurant
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In an email seen by Restaurant, The Telegraph critic, who lives locally, outlined plans to reopen The White Hart as a “chic hotel and fine Italian restaurant”. The White Hart is understood to have closed last week following an apparently...
I lived in Italy for 8 years. These 6 places in the US make me feel like I'm back in my favorite Italian cities.
Business Insider
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August 18, 2025
2025-08-18T15:23:57Z Share Facebook Email X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky WhatsApp Copy link lighning bolt icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Save Saved Read in app I lived in Italy for eight years, and I still go back every...
Passengers continue to face travel woes amid Air Canada flight attendants’ strike
CHAT TV
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August 18, 2025
By Canadian Press Aug 18, 2025 | 9:49 AM Thousands of passengers are facing another day of travel disruptions as Air Canada flight attendants continue to strike despite a federal return-to-work order. Lisa Smith and Nicole Power, two sisters from...
Fury in Italy as exclusive beach clubs 'steal the seaside' with vast stretches of coastline no longer free to access
Daily Mail
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August 18, 2025
Anger is boiling over in Italy as exclusive private beach clubs have been accused of stealing the nation's coastline, leaving vast stretches of land no longer free to access. For decades, Italians have paid for the comfort of sunbeds, umbrellas...
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One-time Celtic flop issues Rangers transfer advice to Ibrox target as one destination a write off
GlasgowWorld
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August 18, 2025
The Ibrox-linked striker is the subject of interest from New England Revolution The Light Blues could soon be looking to recruit another striker to replace either Hamza Igamane or Cyriel Dessers, who is reportedly still on the radar of Greek oufit...
Why Does Italy Produce So Many Yachts?
Forbes
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Anjelif was born in Italy, and is owned by an Italian yachtswoman Fraser/ Palumbo Superyachts Italy over the last decade has commanded more than 50% of the global yachtbuilding market, according to leading superyacht intelligence platform...
President Nicușor Dan encourages Romanians to spend their holidays in the country
Romania Insider
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August 18, 2025
President Nicușor Dan, currently on holiday with his family in the Romanian mountains, appealed to Romanians to spend their holidays in the country. In a video posted on social media, he said that the most beautiful places he visited are those in...
Mid-Air Horror: Condor Boeing 757 with 273 Passengers Catches Fire, Makes Emergency Landing in Italy (WATCH)
Asianet Newsable
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August 18, 2025
A Condor Airlines Boeing 757 caught fire mid-air after takeoff from Corfu, forcing an emergency landing in Brindisi, Italy. All 273 people survived, though many passengers described it as a terrifying near-death experience. A Condor Airlines...
Conquer a Colorado mountain — and your fears — on Ouray’s newest via ferrata
Denver Post - Colorado
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August 18, 2025
Editor’s note: This is part of The Know’s series, Staff Favorites. Each week, we offer our opinions on the best Colorado has to offer for dining, shopping, entertainment, outdoor activities and more. (We’ll also let you in on some hidden gems). I...
AI in Travel Planning Gains Trust Despite Risks, Kaspersky Survey Finds
I Africa
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August 18, 2025
According to Kaspersky’s recent global survey less than a third (28%) of respondents trust AI to plan trips, however 96% of those that do are satisfied with this experience with 84% planning to use it in the future. In recent years, artificial...