At the start of every November, millions of people across Mexico and beyond celebrate the lives of their dearly departed—with ofrendas (altars), calaveras (skulls), poetry and some of the most colorful face paint in the world.
The holiday is known as Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) and has its origins in Aztec and other pre-Hispanic cultures. These ancient...
Two French tourists could face up to six years in prison after allegedly stealing 40kg (90 pounds) of sand from a beach in Sardinia. If you’re thinking of taking a collection of sand home from the pristine beaches of Sardinia, think again. This week, two French tourists, who were about to board a ferry to Toulon, in France, from Porto...
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At the start of every November, millions of people across Mexico and beyond celebrate the lives of their dearly departed—with ofrendas (altars), calaveras (skulls),...
French tourists could face six years in prison for taking sand from a Sardinian...
Two French tourists could face up to six years in prison after allegedly stealing 40kg (90 pounds) of sand from a beach in Sardinia. If...
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There aren’t many things in life better than a good cup of tea, and the British tradition of afternoon tea is one of the...
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The call of the wild – and the wildlife in it – is a powerful one. But as the dark truth behind many wildlife...
Disneyland is throwing an after-hours Halloween party inspired by The Nightmare Before Christmas
All hail the Pumpkin King! Fans of Tim Burton’s spooky festive film The Nightmare Before Christmas might recognise hints of Halloween Town at Disneyland...
This 24-year-old has taken his off-grid shed to van life extremes
Everyone can only dream of taking to the roads and never coming back home. But one 24-year-old went a step further and brought his...
