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Google says it is making walking and rail transport more prominent in the options it provides when people look for driving routes or flights. "In Maps, we’re launching a feature that shows public transit or walking suggestions next to driving routes, if travel times are comparable and practical," the internet search portal and advertisement seller announced, saying 15 cities, including Amsterdam, Barcelona and London, are to be included in the new feature. Information on trains and buses is to be offered on Google Flights, an addition that follows their being added to Google Search in 2023. Al...
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Google says it is making walking and rail transport more prominent in the options it provides when people look for driving routes or flights. "In Maps, we’re launching a feature that shows public transit or walking suggestions next to driving routes, if travel times are comparable and practical," the internet search portal and advertisement seller announced, saying 15 cities, including Amsterdam, Barcelona and London, are to be included in the new feature. Information on trains and buses is to be offered on Google Flights, an addition that follows their being added to Google Search in 2023. Al...
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There is nothing quite like the French countryside in the spring and summertime. Whether you’re a lover of picnics in meadows, keen to sample the best cuisine the country has to offer or counting down the days until you can stroll through lavender fields, a trip to bucolic France is always a good idea. With holiday season on the horizon, Euronews Travel has rounded up a list of the most unusual and special places to stay in France’s glorious countryside in 2024. Indulge yourself at the Michelin-recognised Loire Valley LodgesA contemporary boutique hotel located in 300 hectares of private fores...
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A tourist has died after being swept away by an avalanche in the Polish part of the High Tatra Mountains. Police told the PAP news agency on Sunday that the victim was a 34-year-old man from Poland. Relatives had alerted the mountain rescue service at midnight because the man had not returned from a hike he had undertaken alone. The accident occurred in the Świnicka Kotlinka area, not far from the tourist town of Zakopane. According to the TOPR mountain rescue service, the man had an avalanche detector with him and was therefore quickly found under 40 centimetres of snow. However, he was alrea...
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If you thought the Wild West was yesterday, then think again. Tesla's Cybertruck is a pick-up truck for today's space cowboys. With its dramatic sci-fi looks, the flat-bedder also outshines anything else on the road. We took one for a test drive. Also this week on dpa trends, we've spoken to Apple's senior management about a major policy change on the right to repair iPhones, and listened to the tracks made possible by AI on the final album from US rock band Blue Öyster Cult. Coman Hamilton,dpa trends & features \-------------------- TOP STORY: Tesla's brash Cybertruck is a blend of Wild West ...
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Travellers hoping to avoid airport delays are best to book with Qatar Airways or fly in Latin America. That's because Qatar Airways was the world's most "on-time" carrier in March, according to data published by Cirium, an aviation industry analytics business, which show Latin America as the region with the most timely arrivals and departures. Turkish carrier Pegasus Airlines was listed second overall, but the rest of the top 5 was made up of Colombia’s Avianca, AeroMexico and Chile's LATAM Airlines, with Lima’s Jorge Chavez International Airport the most on-time departure point. Almost 90% of...
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Travellers hoping to avoid airport delays are best to book with Qatar Airways or fly in Latin America. That's because Qatar Airways was the world's most "on-time" carrier in March, according to data published by Cirium, an aviation industry analytics business, which show Latin America as the region with the most timely arrivals and departures. Turkish carrier Pegasus Airlines was listed second overall, but the rest of the top 5 was made up of Colombia’s Avianca, AeroMexico and Chile's LATAM Airlines, with Lima’s Jorge Chavez International Airport the most on-time departure point. Almost 90% of...
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A fierce fire caused panic among passengers on a ferry bound for the popular Thai holiday island of Koh Tao. The fire broke out in the engine room on Thursday morning, a few kilometres from the landing stage, the Bangkok Post newspaper reported, citing the emergency services. Several passengers jumped into the sea and were rescued by boats that came to help. There were no reports of any injuries, though some people were treated for minor smoke inhalation, the Thaiger news portal reported. The police said there were 97 passengers on board, including many foreigners, and 11 crew members. Photos ...
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Linking the Colosseum to the Forum and from the Baths of Caracalla to the Circus Maximus, Rome's new archaeological walkway will be a journey through the city's most famous archaeological sites The mayor of Rome, Roberto Gualtieri, and the Italian culture minister, Gennaro Sangiuliano, presented the winning bid for the design of the walkway on Tuesday. Labics Architecture Studio's design was chosen by a jury of experts from among 23 international submissions. The project will cost around 18 million euros Watch Giorgia Orlandi's report in the player above.
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The British Royal family are now opening up more of their private lives to the public. Unfortunately for some, that doesn’t mean a livestream of Charles’ prostate exam, nor a behind-the-scenes photoshop tutorial from his daughter-in-law. Instead, the public can now get a tour inside Balmoral Castle. Yay. You can now find the Japanese Royal Family on InstagramFans of the British royals will know that Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland was the favourite residence of the dearly departed Queen Elizabeth II. From 1 July to 4 August, the castle interior will be open to the public. It’s not c...
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