Your 2024 holiday bucket list may need a few tweaks.
That’s because Fodor’s Travel has released its 2024 ‘Go & No Lists’, with the Go List comprising 24 ‘lust-worthy destinations to stoke the curiosity of wanderlust’, and the No List made up of nine places you should reconsider visiting.
Why? ‘Because our frenzied admiration and incessant need to experience them are not sustainable,’ says Fodor’s Travel, adding: ‘The No List isn’t a hit piece. It’s not a round-up of spots
Genetic tweaks in kingfishers might help cushion the blow when the diving birds plunge beak first into the water to catch fish.
Analysis of the genetic instruction book of some diving kingfishers identified changes in genes related to brain function as well as retina and blood vessel development, which might protect against damage during dives, researchers report October 24 in Communications Biology. The results suggest the different species of diving kingfishers may have adapted to survive their dives unscathed
Life near deep-sea hydrothermal vents can be pretty metal — literally.
In addition to crushing pressures, total darkness and scorching temperatures, poisonous plumes belch from beneath the Earth’s surface. Exhaust from these underwater chimneys contains particles of heavy metals like iron and manganese, which become toxic at high concentrations. But many animals cozy up next to these vents and form thriving communities, seemingly able to withstand the dangerous metals around them.
Now, researchers have a hint of how one creature
The safest and most dangerous cities in the United States have been revealed, with the Northeast dominating the list of where people can feel most relaxed.
In compiling their data, Wallethub assessed more than 180 cities across 41 indicators of safety.
This ranged from traffic fatalities and assaults per capita as well as levels of unemployment and the number of citizens that are uninsured.
The company compared the 150 most populated U.S. cities, plus at least two of the most
It’s well known that eating nutritious foods, exercising, and getting enough sleep can all boost long-term health.
However, doctors have revealed the surprising habits they avoid, from cutting alcohol and nixing garlic to never sitting on the back of a motorcycle or running to the bathroom too often.
While health claims around alcohol have been notoriously murky, research has gradually shown that cutting down on it could have long-lasting benefits, including better sleep, healthier skin, and a slimmer waistline. Experts
Are you striving to be seen as an in-the-know jetsetter who explores the classy, cool or unheard of places around the world when sharing your holiday snaps online?
If so, you should avoid these cliché destinations, according to London-based popular culture expert Nick Ede.
He explained to FEMAIL how some locations have been ‘over-done’ on social media and rather than looking exotic and exciting, travelling to those areas will instead make you seem like you’re following the crowd.
That’s not
New York City has declared a state of emergency as the city prepares to be dumped with up to seven inches of rain on Friday, in a final blow from Tropical Storm Ophelia.
‘I am declaring a State of Emergency across New York City, Long Island, and the Hudson Valley due to the extreme rainfall we’re seeing throughout the region,’ governor Kathy Hochul said. ‘Please take steps to stay safe and remember to never attempt to travel on flooded roads.’
Online scammers are exploiting the ULEZ expansion on Facebook to lure unwilling victims into parting with cash for luxury cars they will never see.
Fraudsters are copying the photos and details from real car adverts on sites such as Auto Trader, Gumtree and eBay and posting them on Facebook Marketplace.
The legitimate-looking posts promise top-end cars such as BMWs, Audis and Mercedes for knock-down prices, usually around £5,000, under the guise of having acquired them at ‘auction’.
Many of the
The spotlight is back on ultra-processed food after more studies this week suggested that too much of it increases your risk of a potentially deadly heart attack or stroke by nearly a quarter.
They’re the latest reminder that foods like biscuits, cakes, crisps and all sorts of other things most of us reach for on a regular basis can have serious negative effects on our health.
We’ve long known they’re not great for us, but with each new revelation about
If you’re planning a European escape this summer, you might be wondering how you can make a good impression on the locals.
It’s clearly a top priority for travellers – this year, there has been a 52 per cent increase in Google searches for ‘what is offensive in Europe’.
But worry not. Help is at hand via language app Preply, which has created a ‘European Etiquette Guide’ to help you brush up on European customs ahead of your jaunt.
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