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The best places to retire in the US: Which state tops the list?

Pennsylvania appears to have become popular with retirees, as a new list ranking the best cities to retire to has chosen seven from Pennsylvania for it's top ten in the United States.

Wally the emotional support alligator stolen during Georgia vacation trip was released into swamp

Wally the emotional support alligator stolen during Georgia vacation trip was released into swamp - Wally the alligator has amassed national fame as a cuddly pet, invited to baseball games and inspiring a ‘Loki’ character, but the well-known friendly reptile was stolen and has still not been found

LOOK: Cape Town’s Boulders Beach makes The World’s 50 Best Beaches list again

For the second year in row, Cape Town’s Boulders Beach clinched a spot on list of The World’s 50 Best Beaches.

Airbus A380 belonging to new airline that promises 'a return to the golden age of travel' touches down in Glasgow, marking the first time the city has welcomed a superjumbo

Global Airlines, founded in 2021 by Briton James Asquith, hailed the arrival of its superjumbo in Scotland as a 'momentous moment', one that 'signalled a significant milestone being reached'.

The top destinations to visit during spring

Are you planning to travel this spring? Still deciding where? Beautiful scenery and good weather are absolute musts. So, where in the world can you find this? Discover some great spots in this fun gallery!

How popular destinations are fighting overtourism

Tourism is bigger than ever before. In recent years, the number of travelers has increased exponentially across the globe, and many cities and attractions are completely overrun by tourists. But when locals begin to suffer the consequences of mass tourism, it's time to re-evaluate and adopt measures to curb overtourism. This is exactly what many governments are doing. From tourist taxes to bans and restrictions, in this gallery, you'll get to know how popular destinations are fighting overtourism. Click through to get started.

Bonza breaks promise to customers after budget airline cancelled all its flights and had its planes repossessed

The airline was placed into voluntary administration on Tuesday hours after all of their flights were grounded and their fleet of Boeing 737 Max 8s repossessed.

Visiting Germany as a foreign tourist: Who needs a visa?

Whether you're into high culture, beer festivals or football — Germany makes for a fabulous holiday destination. But who needs a visa to visit?

New hotel in Cape Town CBD will offer a games arcade, co-working space and a 24-hour rooftop restaurant

A new 127-room hotel will be built in the City Park building, which was previously the Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital.

All the Rules Restaurants Have to Follow on 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives'

First rule of Flavortown? Don't say the word "Flavortown" on camera. Since 2006, we've watched Guy Fieri travel coast to coast visiting some of the country's greatest establishments for Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. It's one of the biggest shows on the Food Network, and with over 648 episodes and counting, it doesn't appear to be slowing down anytime soon. But what does it take to become a Triple D-featured spot and how does it all work? Both Fieri and producers have spilled behind-the-scenes secrets about the show throughout its 42 seasons—from who picks the restaurants to how you can tell if the host really likes a dish to what happens to these eateries after the cameras leave (spoiler: a little thing called the Triple D Effect!). Keep reading to learn about all things Flavortown and find out what really happens when Fieri rolls into your town.

Everything you can take from hotels, planes and cruise ships

Here we investigate the murky grey area of what you can and can't take from aeroplanes, hotels or cruise ships.

Here are the road closures for big City jazz festival

A precursor to the Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIJF), the free concert returns for the first time since 2019 with a line-up featuring Judith Sephuma, the UK’s Matt Blanco, Kujenga, Micaela Kleinsmith, Jerome Rex, DJ Autto along with DJ Eazy and Sophia.

SA Tourism recovers R35-million in irregular payments, New York office under scrutiny

The discovery of the misappropriated funds was triggered after an SA Tourism review confirmed that a significant portion of the payments was received by a media agency in March 2023 and signed off by three executives for services that weren’t rendered.

LOOK: Khoekhoen pot potentially 2,000 years old discovered at the Kagga Kamma Nature Reserve

Visitors at the reserve, Ivan and Elizma van Niekerk, who were overnighting at one of the Kagga Kamma’s off-grid campsites, made the discovery.

How to live near an active volcano

It is no small thing to constantly live on the edge of danger, with every sunrise bringing the possibility of either destruction or peace. Life in the shadow of an active volcano certainly comes with its own challenges, but while there are some extremely dangerous volcanoes around the world, it isn’t impossible to live near them. Intrigued? Click through and read on as we explore active volcanoes where people live (and how you can be one of them).

Top 10 most expensive US states to live in – see if yours makes the list

El Al flight turns back due to violent passenger with alleged PTSD from Gaza fighting

An El Al flight from Tel Aviv to Tbilisi, Georgia, turned back after 20 minutes due to a violent passenger, Israeli media reported on Thursday. The passenger, who claimed to be suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder after fighting in Gaza, allegedly attacked a flight attendant. The flight landed back at Ben Gurion airport, where the passenge...

Top 7 Paris city break delights: A blend of romance and culture

Paris is an ideal destination for those seeking a deep and diverse cultural experience infused with romance.

We were told we were going on a trip to the seaside – but we were kidnapped by Russia

We were told we were going on a trip to the seaside – but we were kidnapped by Russia - THE FORGOTTEN VICTIMS OF UKRAINE: In a new four-article series, The Independent reveals the details of Bel Trew’s special investigation into the desperate plight of hundreds – potentially thousands – of people with disabilities caught up in Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. The most vulnerable of the vulnerable, abandoned and kidnapped into Russia

The signature film of 76 cities around the world

Which movies own these towns? Let's trot around the globe to 50 cities and attempt to determine which fictional films best exemplify their real-life setting.

Discover the most mesmerising medieval sights around the world

From domed cathedrals to enchanting medinas, this is your guide to the top medieval sights on Earth.

4 tips to help South Africans plan a winter escape to tropical Thailand

With some pre-planning, escaping SA’s winter is well within reach.

How Europe is trying to catch up with America in terms of technology

Father facing 12 years in Caribbean jail for ‘mistakenly’ carrying ammo in luggage after TSA ‘oversight’

Father facing 12 years in Caribbean jail for ‘mistakenly’ carrying ammo in luggage after TSA ‘oversight’ - Ryan Watson was detained after Turks & Caicos airport security found several large bullets in his luggage that he said had been accidentally left in a bag after a hunting trip. Now he is fighting for his freedom, reports Mike Bedigan

The 25 best films set in Las Vegas

What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas — unless they make a movie about it. Even the Griswolds went there once. That movie doesn’t make the cut, but here are 25 of the best movies that are set at least partially in Sin City.

Map shows 10 up-and-coming locations in the UK to buy a home in now

Report: Putin is behind GPS attacks on passenger flights over Europe

The European Aviation Safety Agency warned back in January that authorities had seen a 'sharp rise' in jamming in recent months, particularly over the Baltic states

Ranked: 29 brilliant bucket-list fast food chains around the world

It's not all about Burger King and McDonald's; there are some truly amazing, lesser-known fast food chains to be found around the world. Here, we round up the ones you need to know about.

Durban’s Florida Road is a culinary melting pot

It's a story of resilience, never giving up, having a passion for what you do. It's about Durban's most diverse culinary melting pot. It's Florida Road, writes Zohra Teke, part owner of a business there.

20 alternative destinations to overcrowded touristy destinations

The elements that make a destination jam-packed with tourists include iconic monuments, world-class food and picture-perfect scenery. Sometimes, though, it’s nice to escape the crowds and discover a less touristy spot, where you’ll often find just as impressive sites and experiences. From a spot that’s being dubbed “the next Napa” to France’s gastronomic capital, the less obvious destinations have never looked so good.

I'm a flight attendant - these are the packing hacks I've learnt from 16 years of working in plane cabins (including why you should avoid cases with hard shells and four wheels)

To help lessen the holiday stress, retailer House of Fraser partnered with Air France flight attendant Emilie Cooke-Martageix and asked her to share her packing tips.

Top cross-border payment companies in Africa on recent global ranking

Money knows no borders, but sending it across borders used to be a Herculean task, especially in Africa, where it was particularly challenging. While it's still no walk in the park, the proliferation of payment companies on the continent has made the process much more manageable than before. ・Business Insider Africa presents the top cross-border pa...

The best exhibitions this week in London, from Michelangelo to Tesfaye Urgessa (May 2 to 9)

The best exhibitions this week in London, from Michelangelo to Tesfaye Urgessa (May 2 to 9) - We pick the best art shows to enjoy this week

Zimbabwe is set to honor Russian victory with a monument

Africa’s relationship with Russia seems to be growing stronger as Zimbabwe offers to immortalize one of Russia's historical events. The Southern African nation is creating a monument to commemorate the victory of the Soviet Union in the Great Patriotic War. The monument is scheduled to open in Zimbabwe's capital and be situated on the site of the L...

Queens of the high seas: Cunard's latest £500m liner Queen Anne arrives in Southampton ahead of first cruise - and she will be helmed by legendary firm's first female captain

The 14-deck vessel - the 249th ship to sail under the Cunard flag - was greeted by a water salute, having made her way to England's south coast from the Fincantieri Marghera shipyard in Venice, Italy.

24 astonishing underground hotels around the world

We take a tour of the world's most incredible hotels and places to stay that are hiding underground.

Jetstar launches massive sale with flights as little as $29

The low-budget airline has dropped its second massive sale within days as part of the celebrations by discounting 29,000 flights to as low as $29 each.

America's most stunning spring destinations on a budget

The trees are budding, the flowers are blooming, and wanderlust is in the air. For those who want to book a spring break trip that doesn't involve raging parties, here are some of the most beautiful towns to get lost this season.

Travellers ordered to stop digging up land in High Court order

Over 600 locals living in Nantyglo, Gwent, have signed a petition against the excavation work which began last month.

Watch: Plane makes emergency landing on Long Island beach

Watch: Plane makes emergency landing on Long Island beach -

We've found the world's most beautiful places to watch the sunrise

From mountain tops to deserts, we've selected 28 photos of the most beautiful early morning skies around the world – no noisy alarm clock required.

Passenger caught with bag of snakes hidden down trousers at Miami airport

Passenger caught with bag of snakes hidden down trousers at Miami airport - A TSA spokesman told The Independent that the man was attempting to board an international flight but ‘basically admitted there were snakes in his pants’ when the security alarms had sounded

Explore China's most brilliant and bizarre buildings

Step inside China's strangest buildings. Explore boundary-breaking architecture from the People's Republic of China from coin-shaped skyscrapers to Shanghai's pearl-topped tower.

Find the ideal American city for you, based on your personality

With 50 states and thousands of municipalities, the United States offers a diverse range of options for people of all preferences. Individuals who share similar interests and preferences often gravitate towards locations that provide their desired lifestyle, such as abundant sunshine or a wide selection of wines. Curious? Visit the gallery to discover the ideal destinations that best suit your personality and preferences.

Millionaire California homeowners ban hikers from stunning hillside

Wealthy Ventura, California, residents are furious over plans to formally introduce hiking trails at Mariano Rancho Preserve despite previously campaigning for them.

The 'temporary' town terrorized by Big Tech

Clearview Village was once home to thousands of WW2 munitions workers. Today it is at risk of being obliterated completely by a nearby $4billion Panasonic plant.

Expert advice for female solo travellers

Studies show that 58.3% of millennials worldwide are willing to travel alone with solo travelling being more popular among women at 72% compared to 28% men.

Migrants evicted from Dublin 'shanty town' arrive at tent encampment

The migrants were brought to Dublin's Citywest hotel and a site in Crooksling, where authorities had erected hardy makeshift accommodation with proper toilets and sanitation facilities.

Costa Coffee unveils brand new summer food and drinks menu

Costa Coffee has today launched its UK summer food and drinks menu, filled with delicious new and returning favourites - including flavours inspired by Middle Eastern cuisines.

Exceptional Miami experiences that don't involve partying

If you thought Miami is only made up of South Beach and wild parties, then prepare to be amazed. The city is a cornucopia of culture and that can be found in its music, art, food, and everything in between. Whether it be stunning murals, lush natural parks, or even a famous castle, if you want it then Magic City has got it. Based on a list from Hostelworld, check out the following gallery to uncover magical Miami destinations that deserve far more attention.