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A bizarre ‘ghost island’ where 160,000 people have died and tourists are banned
An island which some paranormal researchers say is 'the most haunted place on earth' was used as a hospital for the elderly until the 1930s, when a director threw himself from a high tower, saying he had been driven mad by ghosts. These…
The most popular international destinations this summer, according to Airbnb
The official beginning of summer is less than a month away, which means people are already gearing up for their first trip of the season. And as many international destinations have started to open up for the first time in two years, the…
Venice tourists skinny dip in canals, vandalize church
(CNN) — Summer in the northern hemisphere is heating up, travel chaos reigns, and tourists are planning to have a "revenge trip". And in Venice, that makes for a perfect storm of misbehaving visitors.The past two weeks have seen a host of…
Venice tourists skinny dip in canals, vandalize church
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Northern Hemisphere summer is heating up, travel chaos reigns, and tourists are intent on having "revenge journey.”…
Venice tourists skinny dip in canals, vandalize church
(CNN) — Summer in the northern hemisphere is heating up, travel chaos reigns, and tourists are planning to have a "revenge trip". And in Venice, that makes for a perfect storm of misbehaving visitors.The past two weeks have seen a host of…
Janelle Monáe announced as Grand Marshal Icon at WeHo Pride
WEST HOLLYWOOD — Pride Month is almost here for the LGBTQ+ community and with this year's celebrations and the return to in-person events, there's more to celebrate than ever.
The Los Angeles Blade is the official guide to WeHo Pride - its…
People’s Television Names Vice Media Veteran Nicole Cosgrove as Head of Production
Former production manager for Vice Media, Nicole Cosgrove, has just been hired as a production manager at People's Television. Founded by Nicholas Bruckman, the remarkable New York and Washington DC-based production company is known for…
The best Airbnbs in Santorini, Mykonos and Paros
Think of the Greek islands and you probably imagine the white, cuboidal Cycladic houses built into cliffs overlooking the Aegean Sea, like Santorini and Mykonos.Designed to reflect the summer sun so they are cooler and more comfortable…
Venice postpones tourist entry fees until 2023
Local officials in Venice announced the admission fees for arriving tourists - originally scheduled to come into effect in June - has been postponed until next year.According EuroNews.comthe Italian travel hotspot has endorsed the…
Swyft Cities is the winner of the TechCrunch Sessions: pitch-off Mobility 2022!
TechCrunch is delighted to announce Fast Cities won the TechCrunch Sessions: Mobility 2022 competition and is accelerated in the Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt in October. Beyond Aero is a finalist.The Mountain View-based company is…
Eames Obsessives has a new mecca to explore
Titans of American design history, Ray and Charles Eames taught us that “everything eventually connects”. Their pragmatic view of design – Charles called it "a blueprint for arranging elements to achieve a particular goal" in the 1972…
This windmill is one of the best beach rentals in Massachusetts
Cape Cod rentals are a summer staple here in Massachusetts and the market is hotter than ever. We discovered one of the coolest and most unique rentals in Cape Town!Listed on Airbnb by Chatham Village Vacation Properties, Windmill Cooatge…
The work of the artist CT exhibited posthumously at the Venice Biennale
When he was alive, Ficre Ghebreyesus was best known as the chef and co-owner of the Caffe Adulis in New Havena restaurant inspired by the cuisine of Eritrea, his native country in East Africa.But he was also an almost secret painter.…
Carlton’s historic Scott House sees next evolution – Duluth News Tribune
CARLTON - It has been four years since James Sheetz listed his family home on
Airbnb
. And, aside from that one time he accidentally stumbled upon a photo of a guest wearing his tuxedo, he was…
Angelyne star Emmy Rossum canceled meeting with NBC at the last minute – then showed up in full…
Emmy Rossum takes his job very seriously.The star of Peacockthe next drama series angelynebased on the life and times of the faded blonde Los Angeles icon of the same name, showed up at a business meeting with NBC executives in full…
New Airbnb feature aims to ‘redistribute’ tourists from oversold places
Published on: 05/11/2022 - 15:26Amended: 05/11/2022 - 15:24
New York (AFP) - Seeking to combat "overtourism" in popular destinations, Airbnb on Wednesday unveiled a new feature that…
Charlotte van den Broeck’s Bold Ventures review – architects of their own demise | Books
Lafternoon of Friday, January 27, 1922. The skies opened up and snow began to fall in Washington DC. It descended steadily throughout the night and throughout the following day, enveloping the city. Trains were evacuated, cars abandoned…
The filming location is a Venice craftsman – DIRT
Arguably, no other series in television history celebrates Venice Beach as much as "Californication." Set and filmed on location in Dogtown, the Showtime comedy-drama serves as a virtual love letter to the colorful seaside town,…
The Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity inspires future generations to design a better world –…
In the 1960s, Ray and Charles Eames undertook a project for the National Aquarium for which they installed 20 salt water tanks in their office. According to Llisa Demetrios, chief curator of the Eames Institute and granddaughter of Ray…
You Can Stay Inside Paris’ Iconic Moulin Rouge Windmill For €1 – Robb Report
Have you always wanted to stay at the Moulin Rouge? Now you can-can.
For the first time in history, the iconic Paris landmark is welcoming travelers for an overnight vacation via Airbnb. Best of all, you'll stay in lavish new…
Moulin Rouge Airbnb Listings
For the first time, you can (can) spend the night inside the Moulin Rouge windmill in Paris. Originally built in 1889 and rebuilt three decades later after a fire, the historic nightclub's eponymous red…
Venice opens a reservation system to reserve entry to the city
(CNN) — As a poster child for overtourism, Venice has long been a city of queues, uncomfortable overcrowding and Airbnbs springing up like mushrooms that are blamed for driving people out of the city.The proposed solution? To be the first…
Venice opens a reservation system to reserve entry to the city
(CNN) — As a poster child for overtourism, Venice has long been a city of queues, uncomfortable overcrowding and Airbnbs springing up like mushrooms that are blamed for driving people out of the city.The proposed solution? To be the first…
Beyond the Biennale: the “secret” island of Sant’Elena in Venice | Holidays in Venice
Venice once again welcomes its prestigious Biennial, the oldest and largest gathering in the art world, from April 23, after a three-year absence. From that day on, vaporetto n° 1 vaporetto, which goes up the Grand Canal and passes Piazza…
Patrick Carlin, brother and collaborator of comedian George Carlin, dies at 90 | app
Patrick Carlin, a veteran writer who wrote books, wrote material for comedy shows and collaborated…
John Fetterman still has a huge cash advantage in the Pennsylvania Senate race, even after Conor…
PHILADELPHIA — A turbulent few weeks and hard-hitting attacks have done little to change one of the…
What to do for Mother’s Day in Los Angeles?
Hikers walking along a path in Amir's Garden.(Matt Pawlik) Griffith Park is full of hidden gems, but Amir's Garden is particularly unique to discover with a mom who loves the idea of hiking uphill. The 0.4 mile hike,…
Arrest made in Davenport Airbnb homicide, deputies are looking for another suspect
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (WFLA) – A suspect was arrested over the weekend in the homicide of a St. Petersburg man after dealing drugs at a rental home in Davenport, the county sheriff announced Monday. Polk, Grady Judd.
Justin Jenkins…
‘Friends’ themed Airbnb opens in Tampa Bay
This Airbnb will be there for you.In the 90s and early 2000s, "Friends" was one of the most popular sitcoms on television. Every week, viewers tuned in to watch the titular friends hanging out in their apartments or cafe and get caught up…
‘Friends’ themed Airbnb opens in Tampa Bay
This Airbnb will be there for you.In the 90s and early 2000s, "Friends" was one of the most popular sitcoms on television. Every week, viewers tuned in to watch the titular friends hanging out in their apartments or cafe and get caught up…