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Posing tourist gets soaked by surprise wave

A couple were holidaying on the Italian Riviera on March 28, and decided to film a clip in front of the ocean. But while Viacheslav filmed the video, his poor wife Aleksandra got a surprise soaking.

The New Book 'Haute Bohemians: Greece' Showcases the Beauty of the Country's Gardens

In a land famed for ancient architecture, photographer Miquel Flores travels outside Athens and finds a private eden with views of the Aegean.

The Craziest Conspiracy Theories That People Actually Believe

According to the internet, we should steer clear of the Denver airport....and Bill Gates.

Impatient Florida Man Runs Train Light

Occurred on February 27, 2023 / Florida, USAInfo: Man runs through train light and almost gets hit by train.

All the Rules You Never Knew 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.

Boeing just sold hundreds of Dreamliners — now it just needs to figure out how to consistently deliver them

The FAA does not allow Boeing to self-certify its own individual aircraft anymore following the Boeing 737 MAX tragedies of 2018 and 2019.

Underrated Parks to Explore Around the United States

You have to see these parks to believe them.

The best modern and retro campervans and RVs ever made

Homes on the go: let's take a look at the best road-going abodes built to take on anything

9 Best Budget Travel Destinations of 2023

You don't need to break the bank for vacation.

Queen Consort Camilla and King Charles III in Germany: The best photos from the first international state visit of their reign

See the best photos from King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla's 2023 state visit to Germany.

I was born and raised in Washington, DC. Here are the 9 biggest mistakes I see tourists make.

During the more than 30 years I've lived in and around Washington, DC, I've seen tourists repeat the same mistakes on their visits to the US capital.

16 Summer Vacation Ideas for an Unforgettable Family Experience

Travel experts come through with the best vacation spots for every type of family and budget.

How King Charles got thrown into Disney’s fight with Florida's Governor

The Magic Kingdom is rife with royal footprints, from Cinderella Castle to the paid actors who bring Walt Disney Co.’s famous princesses, princes and evil queens to life. Now, one real-life royal has been thrown into the fray. The newly appointed board of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, which governs municipal services in Disney’s Florida resort area, said in a meeting this week that their powers have been hamstrung by a contract...

MSC Has a Drink Package Edge Over Royal Caribbean and Carnival

All three cruise lines are competing for the same customers, but MSC offers something that its rivals don't...and it's a bit of a secret.

Want to Keep Deer From Eating Your Garden? Here's What to Plant

If Bambi likes to visit your garden, this list is for you.

Everything you never knew about the Eiffel Tower

Built in 1889, the Eiffel Tower to this day remains one of the most visited monuments in the world. It was conceived and designed by Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi and Gustave Eiffel. Even though it's one of the most instantly recognizable monuments in the world, its history remains relatively unknown. Click on and discover the fascinating historical facts of the ultimate tourist attraction.

A Little Snack For The Eagle

Occurred on May 30, 2022 / Sooke, British Columbia, CanadaInfo: Guys on a boat toss a fish to a hungry Eagle,

Hiker Has Close Encounter With a Bear

Occurred on August 16, 2022 / Katmai National Park, Alaska, USA: "A brown bear passing a hiker in Katmai National Park."

These are the 22 most dangerous cities in America

Discovered! 1,200-year-old mansion in the desert with secret vaults

Explore the dwellings of bygone civilisations, from the Egyptians to the Aztecs

These Are Canada's Most Beautiful Bridges

These 30 bridges in Canada represent some of the very best of Canadian engineering, ingenuity and architectural design.

Cruise Line Makes Royal Caribbean, Carnival Fans a Bold Offer

Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville at Sea has a new offer that may tempt fans of Royal Caribbean, Carnival, and other cruise lines.

The 5 best food experiences in Beirut

Secrets of the Druids: history and trivia that will leave you speechless

Discover the fascinating history and most surprising facts about the druids, the mysterious priests and sages of Celtic culture. Druids were religious leaders, legal authorities, judges, scholars and tradition bearers, physicians, and politicians. Druids were educators of youth. Children were entrusted to them for a long period of study; true bonds were established between masters and disciples, up to and including name transmission and succession. Immerse yourself in the world of the Druids through six key points that reveal their rituals, knowledge and impact on ancient society. Don't miss this exciting journey through time!

Most Affordable Cities in the US To Move To Now

You don’t have to spend over half your salary on rent to live in an exciting city filled with excellent dining, nightlife, and cultural attractions.

Guinness Beasts: the world's most venomous animals and other curiosities

If you live in Australia, you already know everything. If, on the other hand, you are lucky enough to live in a place where every animal species does not try to kill you, then you will find it interesting to know which are the most venomous animals in the world according to the Guinness World Record 2023. Obviously, these are not specimens you can encounter while walking around the country with friends, but you should be especially careful: knowing how to recognise them is very important, because it could save your life. For each species, we have also indicated the poison index, so that you can make the necessary comparisons. Dive into this review of horrors with us - have fun.

10 Awe-Inspiring New Train Trips to Take in 2023

For a scenic and mindful journey like no other on the planet, travel aboard these recently launched, refreshed, and upcoming rail experiences where incredible views are just outside the window.

Atlantic City: Then and Now, How the Iconic City Has Transformed Over the Decades

Let’s take a trip down memory lane.

Barnyard animals enliven library’s storytime

Most library patrons don’t expect to be met at the checkout by a clucking chicken or a braying lamb. But at the Rossburn Regional Library, that’s exactly what they’re likely to encounter thanks to a head librarian with a passion for farm animals. Alicia Grassinger has been busy these last few months. As head librarian at the Rossburn Regional Libra...

Queen Of The Skies - Virgin Atlantic's 4th Airbus A330neo Touches Down

A fitting tribute to the late Queen of the United Kingdom.

B.C. mulling provincial regulations on short-term rental apps like Airbnb

After Quebec promised to introduce provincewide regulations on the short-term rental app Airbnb, the B.C. government says it has been working on legislation of its own.

Two New Yorkers tried to leave Brazil with 77 pounds of gold in their luggage

Experts say the ease with which the two men obtained the 77 pounds of questionable gold underscores the challenges of cracking down on a trade that fuels environmental destruction and enriches international criminal groups.

Flight of fancy? Ukraine wants to rebuild the world’s largest airplane

Scientists Just Discovered a Molten Layer Below Earth's Surface

It’s 100 miles below Earth’s surface. Road trip?

Woman Rides Down Waterfall and Hits People Sitting Below

Occurred on February 21, 2023 / Cochamo, Chile: "I was with my partner at the waterfall when it happened. The person was not injured and was able to walk out of the place."

Smuggled Iranian carving worth £30m seized at airport by UK border patrol

It was carved almost 2,000 years ago and is such an important sculpture that if it appeared on the art market today it could fetch more than £30m. But this is a previously unrecorded antiquity that can never be sold. For the large fragment of a Sasanian rock relief – which depicts an imposing male figure carved in the 3rd century AD – has been freshly gouged from a cliff in Iran with an angle grinder. It was heading for the black market in...

Trump to travel to New York Monday ahead of Tuesday arraignment

Former President Donald Trump is expected to travel to New York on Monday ahead of his scheduled arraignment on Tuesday on still unknown charges, a source familiar with the planning confirmed. Trump is expected to turn himself in Tuesday morning ahead of the arraignment, which a court spokesperson indicated would be at 2:15 p.m. eastern…

Behind the making of Panama's $100-a-cup coffee

Panama grows some of the world's best coffee, but no brew may be more coveted than the "Geisha" varietal.

52 Beautiful Places to Satisfy Your Wanderlust From Afar

Go globe-trotting (virtually).

How Many Peeps Do Americans Consume Each Easter?

If you guessed a million, think bigger.

The top 15 safest cities in the United Kingdom

When it comes to the safest cities in the United Kingdom, Plymouth and Aberdeen can boast they’re two of the top spots for having a fun and safe night out after both received the prestigious Purple Flag accreditation. Other destinations providing enviable conditions include the Orkney Islands, named “Britain’s best place to live” in a Halifax quality of life survey, and Bath, ranked the safest university town in England and Wales by the Complete University Guide in 2022. From historic hotspots to seaside escapes, these are the top 15 safest cities in the UK.

The Most Beautiful Places in All 50 States

An American-made must-see list.

A tiny bird’s heartwarming gesture melts the hearts of strangers

The CBC’s Aniekan Etuhube went to the Oromocto Gateway Wetland trail and hung out with a cool bunch of black-capped chickadees. These New Brunswick birds are so friendly, they will snack from your hand.

Inauguration of one of the three steepest ski slopes in the world, called Black Wall

In the Swiss Alps, a black slope called 'one of the three steepest in the world' was inaugurated by the company that manages the Glacier 3000 ski resort of Les Diablerets, in the Canton of Vaud.Called 'Black Wall', it is a three-kilometre descent that, thanks to a 265-metre-long tunnel carved into the mountain, makes it possible to ski from the highest part of the lifts (over 3,000 metres) to the col du Pillon (1,546 metres).Its maximum gradient of 104% (46°),' Glacier 3000 announces, 'makes it steeper than the Streif in Kitzbühel (Austria) or the Lauberhorn in Wengen (Switzerland), two famous downhill events of the Alpine Ski World Cup.

With a Modern Pergola, Your Backyard Can Become a Private Oasis

Transform even the smallest spaces!

The new wave of Inuit artists — and a major rethink inside Canada’s art galleries

Quamajuq in downtown Winnipeg is part of an overdue evolution in how Canadian art galleries and museums handle Indigenous works.

Thousands Of Ancient Mummies Discovered In Egypt – But They're Not Human

As a peculiar new discovery is made at the Temple of Ramesses II, we reveal what lies within Egypt's pyramids and royal tombs.

40 Vintage Photos of Bars Through the Years

From many years and all over the world, partying is universal!

I built an Airbnb treehouse in my yard. I charge up to $250 a night — and I've already made enough money as a host to quit my job.

"I now have a lot more time to help friends and family with projects and daydream about new things I want to make," Will Sutherland says.

The 30 Most Impressive Airports in the World

The best places to spend your next layover.