Lonely Planet names new attractions worth visiting this year

A rare quokka appeared!Image: flickr/ruerto42 It’s safe to say there’s an abundance of choice when it come to place to visit in Australia from urban landmarks like the Sydney Opera House to natural ones like Uluru or the Great Barrier Reef. But according to Lonely Planet’s New In 2017 list, there are two stand-out destinations …

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No, there’s no ban on carrying comicsor any other type of booksin checked bags

Spoiler: People weren't happy.Image: AP/REX/Shutterstock Comic-Con attendees freaked out after a tweet warned that United Airlines was forcing fliers to remove comic books from checked bags. Turns out that’s not really a restriction, according to the TSA and the airline. SEE ALSO: United accidentally puts rapper and his dog on separate flights A Twitter user …

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Koh Samui Travel Guide

(CNN)Gazing on the developing island of today: Five-star hotels. Upmarket dining scene. Plentiful shopping. While the isle’s built-up northern and eastern coasts increasingly cater to the tourists, in the south and west locals still stick to the simple life, and traditions that brought backpackers on rickety fishing boats from the mainland to this island paradise …

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US to ban citizens from travel to North Korea, tour operators say

State department cites safety concerns as it confirms news following death of US student who was sentenced to hard labor in the country The US secretary of state, Rex Tillerson, has authorized a ban on American travel to North Korea that could go into effect as early as late August. It follows the In May, …

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Youre Packing Your Carry-On All Wrong. Heres How to Do It Right

STEPHANIE GONOT What you shove into your suitcase determines how youre going to live for the next little while. Assemble your payload correctly. Picture Me Rollin Stop folding your clothes. Rolling everything and slotting it vertically into your carry-on will earn you gobs of space, and itll keep your shirts from wrinkling too. This isnt …

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10 of the best US hiking trails: readers travel tips

From a rocky wonderland with views of Las Vegas to the green ridges of the Appalachians, our readers share their tips for great walks Winning tip: Angels of Utah This five-mile round-trip hike within Walters Wiggles to navigate. The final part is along a very narrow ridge with sheer drops on both sides, with just …

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Japan’s ‘anti-loneliness’ cafe goes viral

(CNN)Talk about creative coping mechanisms for being alone — from the blogger who photographs selfies with his imaginary girlfriend to the company that takes your stuffed animals on vacation without you, Japan appears to be cornering the market on accommodating solo travelers. You can now add the “anti-loneliness” Moomin House Cafe to the menagerie of …

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The Final Definitive Case For Why You Should Never Recline Your Seat On An Airplane

My high school sat on a well-trafficked two-lane road with a stop sign near the entrance to the parking lot. Cars on that road that were not headed to the high school typically drove in the left lane, headed straight, while those full of, or driven by students, would take the right lane in order …

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