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The dream destinations for digital nomads revealed

A new survey by The Aussie Corporate in conjunction with espresso Displays has ranked the top five destinations digital nomads say they dream of working in, with Bali topping the list. The popularity of 'work from anywhere' employees - b...

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Air New Zealand weighing passengers before boarding

New Zealand's national airline is asking passengers to step on the scales before they board international flights as part of a month-long survey of the weight and balance of its planes before take-off.

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Fishermen abandon tourist site covered in trash

Ha Long Bay is one of Vietnam's most beautiful nature site. But the UNESCO world heritage site threatened by deluge of plastic waste.

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Mystery over Venice canal waters going green

The authorities in Venice are trying to discover how the waters of the Grand Canal turned bright green. Locals and tourists woke over the weekend to a distinct colour change in the water, with people warned not to enter the water.

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Train from London to Berlin opens

For the first time in 14 years a sleeper train from Berlin has arrived in Brussels. The new line should serve as a more climate friendly alternative to cheap European flights.

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Watch: High divers jump from tourist hotspots

Looking for some unusual entertainment on holiday this year? This incredible extreme sport competition is touring all your favourite destinations.

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Phoenix home named Vacation Home of the Year

FOX 10's Ellen McNamara checks out The Happy Roadrunner, a home on Piestewa Peak named one of Vrbo's top vacation homes of the year.

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Adventurer visits Seven Wonders in record time

Jamie McDonald aka Adventureman gained a new Guinness World Record after visiting all Seven Wonders of the World in less than seven days.

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Travel warning issued for Florida

The NAACP issued a formal travel advisory for the state of Florida, arguing the state, under Gov. Ron DeSantis' leadership, "has engaged in an all-out attack on Black Americans" and other minority groups.

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Paragliding gains popularity in Iraq

Paragliding is gaining popularity among young people in northern Iraq, where mountains provide ideal conditions. Many participants aim to participate in international competitions, while locals hope it will help boost tourism.

Al Jazeera

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Chile seeks solutions for climate change

Growing numbers of tourists are heading to the southernmost continent. But the increasing number of ships threatens the pristine environment of southern Chile. Can the last stop before Antarctica - resist the impact of economic development?

Al Jazeera

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Florida travel warning for African Americans

The NAACP says new laws and policies championed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis are "openly hostile" to Black Americans, people of colour and LGBTQ+ individuals. It has issued a travel advisory accusing the state of "trying to erase Black h...

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Ranked: The best places to live in the U.S.

U.S. News and World Report published a list of the best places to live in the U.S. Out of 150 American cities, the magazine ranked Green Bay as the best place to live, based on the areas job market, value, quality of life and peoples des...

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Record numbers of migrants bound for U.S

The number of U.S.-bound migrants who cross the dangerous jungle separating Panama and Colombia could rise to a record this year. The United Nations has been tracking migrants heading north through the crossing known as the Darien Gap. ...

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Taiwan's Starlux airline launches U.S. route

Taiwan's newest airline Starlux wants to be the most luxurious carrier. Laura Curtis shows us a peek inside the cabins as the airline officially begins flying to the US.

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Chinese rocket launches give tourism a boost

Business is booming for a scrappy beach town in China's southern Hainan province because of its proximity to rocket launches.

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TSA begins testing facial recognition technology

Your next journey through airport security could feel more like a photoshoot, as the Transportation Security Administration begins rolling out facial recognition technology at airports around the country.

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What to see and do in Abu Dhabi this year

The UAE's capital is rolling out world-class sporting and music events in 2023. Here’s where to go and what to see.

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Georgia President flays Putin's visa move

Georgia's president has dismissed Vladimir Putin's decision to waive visas for any Georgians wishing to visit Russia as a 'provocative' stunt designed to undermine her country's aim to join the EU.

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Airbnb warns of possible slowdown in bookings

Airbnb warned in its latest quarterly report of a possible slowdown in bookings. Cheddar News breaks down how budget-conscious customers are planning changes in travel for the upcoming summer season.

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Ryanair places largest Boeing order to date

Boeing and Ryanair announced their largest deal to date. The Irish budget airline placing an order for up to 300 737 Max jets.

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Dubai Airport traffic nears pre-pandemic levels

Dubai Airport's passenger traffic is nearly back to pre-pandemic levels. More than 21 million people used the airport in the first three months of the year -- a 56% year on year increase. The total number was just 4% shy of 2019's record...

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Delays & cancelations: Airlines to be accountable

The White House is rolling out new rules for airlines on May 8 to hold them accountable for delays and cancelations. Many Americans say long delays and cancellations have made air travel unbearable.

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Liverpool prepares to host Eurovision

Because of the war in Ukraine, Liverpool, hometown of the Beatles, is stepping in to host this year's Eurovision Song Contest. But is the "City of Pop" a worthy host? DW reporter Hannah Hummel found out.

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Taking a hike along North Korea's DMZ

'Just behind me is the demilitarized zone'. South Korea has just opened 11 trails along the heavily fortified Demilitarised Zone.

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American Airlines pilots near strike

American Airlines pilots seem ready to strike after years of failed contract negotiations. There's a similar situation unfolding with Southwest Airlines pilots.

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Fishermen in Martinique battle sargassum crisis

A giant blob of seaweed in the Atlantic is discouraging tourists and threatening communities on the French Caribbean island of Martinique. Mounds of free-floating sargassum wash up on beaches, and as it rots, it releases toxic gases. Fis...

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Sudan evacuees arrive safely in Europe

EU citizens are still being helped to get out of Sudan but the conditions for evacuation remain highly risky as violence on the streets of the capital continues despite an agreement to extend a truce.

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Tourist trails open along Korean Demilitarized Zone

New trails have been opened up for visitors to get a close-up look at the Demilitarized Zone that separates North and South Korea. Running 250km across the Korean Peninsula, it is seen as a barometer of inter-Korean relations. Those have...

Al Jazeera

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The town divided by an international border

Luckily, there are very few border controls between European countries these days. If there were, residents of Baarle would have to show their ID cards all the time. After all, the town belongs to Belgium and the Netherlands.

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