A Queensland man has been fined more than $2,000 for deliberately feeding two dingoes on K’Gari (Fraser Island), prompting calls from wildlife rangers for people to stay away from the apex predator. Key points: A man has been fined after he deliberately enticed and fed two dingoes on K’Gari (Fraser Island) Rangers say deliberately interacting with the …
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A different Italy: hiking Emilia-Romagna’s Ducati trail | Italy holidays
“The Ducati trail?” My husband was suddenly excited. “Do we get to ride motorbikes?” I had to explain that the “Ducati” in Sentiero dei Ducati, a new hiking route being promoted by Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region, refers not to the high-performance bikes made nearby, but to the medieval duchies that once ruled north and central …
At every turn Etna loomed, smoke hovering above the crater: a family rail adventure from the UK to Sicily | Sicily holidays
It took the second thud to rouse me. Worried I’d slept through it, I slid up the blind to find our train pulling into the port city of Villa San Giovanni in Calabria, Italy. Not quite 6am, the last of the night’s sky was taking leave: navy clouds pulled apart before my eyes, a …
I walked 1,000 miles alone through Europe – and learned that fear is the price of freedom | Walking holidays
The path, more of a faint depression in the field I had just crossed, disappeared into a wood: yes, I could see an opening in the vegetation. The day before, I had left the official walking route of the Via Francigena, an ancient pilgrimate route from Canterbury to Rome, to stay at a B&B …
Don’t wait to book your travel for the holidays: Here’s how to save on flights this year
By Meghan Coyle Last year’s last-minute strategy probably won’t work anymore This article is reprinted by permission from NerdWallet. If your swimsuit is still drying from your last trip or Labor Day getaway, traveling for Thanksgiving or the winter holidays probably isn’t top of mind. After all, September just started. And remember last year …
Perfect harmony – six musical holidays in Britain and Europe | Europe holidays
Every Easter, a sleepy corner of the Cotswolds transforms into a miniature version of the Blue Ridge mountains of the eastern US. The idyllic Kingham Hill private school, near Chipping Norton, is invaded by hundreds of banjos, fiddles, mandolins, guitars, a handful of dobros, and even the occasional autoharp. The reason for this is …
in France or elsewhere, 10 gestures for greener holidays
SUMMARY Greener destinations Cleaner transport Smoother mobility once on site Lighter luggage A more virtuous toilet bag A more coral-friendly sunscreen More energy efficient activities A longer digital disconnect A more local plate More responsible picnics To find your way around the labels and mentions The tourism sector alone produces 11% of France’s greenhouse gas …
They organized “go-fasts” of migrants to pay for their holidays: six men sentenced
Young people without history become accomplices of a network of migrant smugglers across Europe. This Friday, June 2, the Créteil court sentenced six men aged 21 to 26, most of them residing in Val-de-Marne, to terms of up to one year in prison for having facilitated the passage of 250 illegal aliens – from Tunisia, …
Last day to enjoy the Consular Holidays in Lyon
Countries from all continents are represented until this evening, Place Bellecour. The consular celebrations continue until this evening, place Bellecour. The opportunity to travel from Lyon and discover many games, sports and cultural activities from all over the world. Poland, Brazil, Armenia, Morocco, Greece, Mexico… This Sunday, Place Bellecour, the destinations are legion. Behind the …
Summer holidays: where can you travel with an ID card?
By Chloe Berry Published on Jun 3 23 at 6:12 PM See my news Follow News Countries outside Europe accept your identity card under certain conditions. (©Illustration/Pixabay) The holidays are approaching and a desire for elsewhere is felt? If you’re planning to travel this summer, it’s time to plan your trip and book your plane …