August 9, 2024
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A Guide to Andorra, the Under-the-Radar European Ski Spot to Visit this Winter

Andorra’s 70 mountains are dotted with simple wooden refugios, or shelters. In the southeastern valley of Madriu-Perafita-Claror, the six-room Refugi de l’illa is among the highest in the country and only reachable by helicopter in winter (not surprisingly, cell service is limited in the area). A former house for construction workers, the 1930s building has

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Best of Boston Home 2024

Boston Home Drumroll, please! Here is the best of the best, the most discerning architects, builders, designers, craftspeople, and retailers around the city and beyond. Sign up for our weekly home and property newsletter, featuring homes for sale, neighborhood happenings, and more. McLaughlin Upholster Co, Best Upholsterer. / Photo courtesy of McLaughlin Upholstering Co Our

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Best fairs, festivals for presents

Mornings are brighter and it’s not just because we are out of daylight-saving time. It’s also the dawn of a winter holiday season shining with twinkling lights and other luminous adornment. Meditate on peace and show loved ones extra care by making a donation in their name, supporting a cause they believe in. Or take

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8 Cheapest European Countries For Singaporeans To Visit In 2023/2024

Cheapest European countries to visit in 2023 & 2024 While travelling anywhere is something every one of us looks forward to, trips to Europe just hit differently. Perhaps it’s the high effort and lengthy flight over, maybe it’s the complete contrast of “old world” buildings, or it could be the world-famous attractions that we’ve always

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Pensacola Beach Gulf Breeze restaurants that closed, but not forgotten

Operating a successful restaurant is difficult enough, as is. Sustaining a restaurant on a Florida beach can be even harder. When Hurricane Ivan struck Pensacola in 2004, many restaurants across the Pensacola Beach and Gulf Breeze area were put to the test, with some even closing for good. Aside from hurricanes, the challenges of sustaining

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Government will do ‘whatever it takes’ to implement Rwanda deportation plan, says immigration minister

Robert Jenrick has vowed the government will do “whatever it takes” to implement its Rwanda deportation plan – following Suella Braverman’s sacking as home secretary. The immigration minister – who kept his job in Monday’s dramatic reshuffle – said the government’s plan “must” go through, “no ifs, no buts”. However, the policy faces a make-or-break

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UPDATE 1-Australia plans to boost AUKUS tech-sharing, restrict ‘foreign’ access

(Updates with Australia signing European security agreement) By Kirsty Needham SYDNEY, Nov 14 (Reuters) – A new Australian law will toughen restrictions on how industries and universities share defence technology with foreigners, while exempting AUKUS partners Britain and the United States from such controls, a draft of the measure shows. The law is meant to

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Out and About: Concerts & Events

1st Stage 1524 Spring Hill RoadTysons, VA 22102www.1ststage.org Quilter December 7 – December 24 General Admission Tickets $55.00 Set on the American frontier, this moving musical tells the story of a group of women who come together to create a quilt that reflects their shared history, struggles, and triumphs. The story blends a series of

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UK Minister Says He Wasn’t Surprised EU, Australia Trade Talks Fell Apart

(Bloomberg) — The European Union’s “sacred cows” of agricultural protectionism make it difficult for the bloc to strike a free trade agreement with a country like Australia, UK Minister for Exports Malcolm Offord said. Most Read from Bloomberg During a visit to Canberra, the UK minister said he wasn’t surprised when trade talks between Australia

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11 Best Things To Do Mâcon, France

Mâcon is a beautiful city along the River Saône in the Burgundy region of France. This historic and charming French city is filled with busy Mâconnais winding around strolling tourists. Just a few of the best things to do & experience in Mâcon include medieval cathedrals, a phantasmagorically carved wooden house, an ancient apothecary, museums,

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