'It needed a new EVERYTHING': Couple reveal the reality of transforming a 17th-century Italian lakeside property into their dream home - for just over £100,000

Daily Mail - Sep 29, 2026

Kristina Knighten, 40, and Paul Cordier, 48, bought the property by Lake Iseo in Italy in 2020 - and had no idea of the enormous challenge they had taken upon themselves.

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Georges Bizet’s Carmen is not the only 19th century piece of music crammed with Spanish flair and flavour. A month before the March 1875 premiere of Bizet’s southern Spain-set opera came fellow French composer Edouard Lalo’s Symphonie Espagnole – a brilliant five-movement fiesta for violin and orchestra written for the legendary Spanish violinist, conductor and composer Pablo de Sarasate. Seduction was the word du jour for Hong Kong Sinfonietta’s concert centrepiece on September 26, when...

48 hours to make the most of Kuala Lumpur’s unique mix of heritage, modernity and nature

Sep 29, 2026

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[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] The Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur is often viewed simply as a gateway to the rest of Asia, but it is a destination worth lingering in. In just 48 hours, visitors can explore a 400-million-year-old cave temple complex, stroll through a rainforest canopy in the heart of the city, sample some of Southeast Asia’s most diverse street food and enjoy afternoon tea overlooking one of the world’s tallest skyscrapers. As the...

Ab Sommer 2027: Mit dem Zug von München über Innsbruck direkt nach Mailand und Rom

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Die Deutsche Bahn, Trenitalia und die Österreichischen Bundesbahnen bringen ab dem nächsten Sommer Europa-Reisende von München ohne Umstieg nach Mailand und Rom. The post Ab Sommer 2027: Mit dem Zug von München über Innsbruck direkt nach Mailand und Rom appeared first on Business Traveller.

New Tourism Record Set: The Palm Beaches Surpass 6 Million Visitors for the First Half of the Year

Sep 29, 2026

New Tourism Record Set: The Palm Beaches Surpass 6 Million Visitors for the First Half of the Year

Discover The Palm Beaches (DTPB), the destination marketing organisation for Palm Beach County, announced that The Palm Beaches welcomed a record-breaking 6.09 million visitors during the first half of 2026, a 6.4% increase over the same time period last year.

Etihad Rail connects Abu Dhabi and Dubai as UAE enters new era of passenger travel

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The UAE will redraw its tourism map on 30 September when Etihad Rail launches passenger services between Dubai and Abu Dhabi, putting the country’s two biggest visitor destinations just 64 minutes apart by train and, for the first time, offering a genuine alternative to the road that has defined travel between them for decades.

Rediscover Latin America with Air Canada this Winter

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Air Canada is inviting European travellers to start planning their winter escapes with its expanded Winter 2026-27 schedule, offering more seamless connections to Latin America than ever before. With the addition of new services to destinations including Rio de Janeiro, Cartagena, Guatemala City and Costa Rica this winter, Air Canada is making it easier for European travellers to discover destinations than ever. Whether exploring ancient ruins, vibrant cities, or tropical coastlines, passengers can enjoy convenient connections and a smoother journey to the heart of Latin America.

GOLF SAUDI STRENGTHENS LONG-TERM COMMITMENT TO WOMEN’S GOLF IN THE KINGDOM

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Golf Saudi today announced a multi-year commitment to The Championship, a world-class women’s golf tournament in the UK, which from 2027 will be co-sanctioned by the LPGA and the Ladies European Tour (LET) and will carry a prize fund of $4 million. The partnership builds on Golf Saudi’s backing of women’s golf since 2020 - part of a strategy to grow the game of golf and support women’s sport on the world stage and in the Kingdom.

7 Pokemon experiences in Tokyo to celebrate 30 years of Pikachu and co

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Thirty years ago, Japanese video game designer Satoshi Tajiri combined round Gashapon capsules from coin-operated toy vending machines with his childhood bug-collecting hobby to create a virtual world where players could explore, catch and trade creatures with special abilities. When he released Pocket Monsters Red and Pocket Monsters Green for the Game Boy handheld game console in February 1996, a global phenomenon was born. Today, the franchise, which officially rebranded as Pokemon in 1998...

Style Edit: Richard Mille welcomes Turkish actress Serenay Sarıkaya to its family

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There is a certain freedom in refusing to follow a predetermined path. It is a quality Serenay Sarıkaya has brought to a career that has moved effortlessly between television, film and theatre, and one that now connects her with Richard Mille as the brand’s newest partner. Having entered the industry at just 15, the Turkish actress has built her career by following curiosity rather than convention. Each new role has offered another opportunity to explore unfamiliar territory, from the stage to...

50 History Facts So Disturbing, Bizarre, And Unbelievable You’ll Swear They Can’t Be Real

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Demand for Private Jets is Growing in Africa. Can Infrastructure Keep Up?

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Demand for Private Jets is Growing in Africa. Can Infrastructure Keep Up?

Manufacturers are betting on demand from the continent's wealthy, but thin maintenance networks and unfavourable tax regimes are keeping many aircraft, and their owners' money, offshore. The post Demand for Private Jets is Growing in Africa. Can Infrastructure Keep Up? appeared first on Business Traveller.

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