Cobain died at the very young age of 27 in 1994. The sign that you are approaching a place of cultural significance is the sign that greets you as you head west along the section of U.S. Route 12 known as the “Olympic Highway.” There’s a sign there about a mile east of town; dark… Read More »
It’s every cruiser’s nightmare – Getty Images Entertainment managers on cruise ships love to pull their little jokes. On the first day they board the ship, they tell the passengers, “Don’t worry if you return to the port late.” “You will get great photos of us waving as we sail away.” This became a reality… Read More »
A partial eclipse will be visible in parts of the UK and Ireland on Monday – Getty/iStock Millions of people will witness a total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024, with totality covering a large portion of Central and North America for the first time in more than 100 years. However, the eclipse, albeit… Read More »
Camping expert James Warner-Smith reveals his top 10 tips for a successful UK camping holiday – Marcus Farnfield It’s safe to say that you don’t encounter many life-or-death experiences while camping in the British Isles. In my role at hipcamp.com, the world’s largest booking site for outdoor stays, I chatted with Canadian colleagues storing food… Read More »
Is April the rainiest month? – Shutterstock “In April, when her rains were sweet,” Chaucer wrote. TS Eliot added, “April is the cruelest month.” April might go back to where she came from, it seems to me. After the winter we’ve just had (and, to be honest, autumn and the beginning of spring), the last… Read More »
Experts on the BBC program said the painting could be worth between £50,000 and £100,000 The BBC’s Fake or Fortune program has been accused of devaluing the work of a famous British painter by questioning its “drama and thriller” origins. The mural was painted by Ben Nicholson on his friends’ bedroom wall in 1947 as… Read More »
A holiday in Cyprus reveals the island’s history and natural landscape – Getty Although Cyprus has a number of popular holiday resorts with its award-winning beaches and tavernas and the capital Nicosia at its centre, it is also home to some of the world’s finest archaeological treasures. For example, Paphos is entirely on the UNESCO… Read More »
Devices should always be silent when flying business class – British Airways The first time I moved from economy class to business class and was offered wine, I asked, “How much?” I asked. The stewardess – 1980s – looked at me and said: “Oh, you Really I don’t belong here.” Flying Business Class is a… Read More »