I saw an article titled “A £350 swimming pool fee ruined our EasyJet holiday” in the Guardian on 15 June 2026. I assumed it was one of many common missteps when planning for holiday. It happens to the best of us. I did wonder which holiday destination charges such a high fee (AUD 660) for […]
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Yerevan, the capital of Armenia, is one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities. Founded in 782 BC during the Urartian kingdom, it predates Rome by nearly three decades. Over its 2,800-year-old history, Armenia and its people have endured much. Throughout its history until now, sectarian and border tensions remain high. The country and the city a
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Central Asia is a story of its own, with a number of interesting factors that make it unusual from other regions of the World. Firstly, it’s geography in terms of harshness of terrain and climate and the lack of access to the sea. Secondly, the legendary Silk Road straddles it. Part of World history, where
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In the midst of the Gulf missile war is a firsthand account of what life was like in the UAE in the initial phase. It covers the first 3 weeks prior to the first tacit ceasefire. Not a military or political account but more on the daily lives of people, places and culture. The caveat
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Roseanne Park: From Melbourne’s Suburbs to Global Stardom Roseanne Park of Blackpink, known to millions as Rosé, Rosie, or simply Rose. A name that resonates far beyond the borders of Australia, New Zealand, or South Korea. Her journey from a quiet Melbourne suburb to the pinnacle of global pop culture is nothing short of extraordinary.
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Koryo Saram means “Korean people” in an old North Korean dialect. It refers to a small group of Russian speaking ethnic Koreans who migrated to the Russian Far East between 1863 and 1937. They now live primarily in Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and parts of the former Soviet Union including Russia. They are not just ethnic
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Shymbulak isn’t just Almaty’s backyard ski hill—it’s a full alpine escape that starts just 40 minutes from the city and whisks you from an urban morning coffee to sweeping glacial views by mid-morning. It is would make the list for the 3 best Almaty attractions. It’s close, affordable, beginner-friendly, and come summer—an easy gateway to
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Church of Sant’ Ignazio di Loyola is unusual. It is not one of the more notable churches of Rome, mentioned in any tourist literature that we came across. It however is special. Rome is a city renowned for its grand basilicas, ancient ruins, and world-famous art. Yet, tucked away from the well-trodden tourist paths lies
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