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End of an Era: The World’s Busiest Airport is Closing
✈️ End of an era: DXB, the world’s busiest airport, closes in 2035. The new Al Maktoum will become the world’s largest hub! 🌍🚀
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A Cotton Castle and Ancient City: Visiting Pamukkale and Hierapolis
🇹🇷 Pamukkale & Hierapolis: Turkey’s white wonder! Walk the travertines (barefoot!) and swim with ancient submerged Roman ruins in Cleopatra’s Pool.
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Paradise Island with a Cliff-Hanger Runway: Kastellorizo, Greece
✈️Kastellorizo: Greece’s most extreme airport! A 700m runway on a ridge with cliffs on both ends requires pro pilots. Discover the island gem!
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Dubai’s Green Spine: Transforming a 64-Kilometre Highway into a “Human-Centric” Oasis
Dubai to swap a 64km highway for the 🌳 Green Spine! 🏙️ Over 1 million trees, tram, walkways. Redefining urban life for people. ✨
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Coffee Culture Shock: Turkish Tradition vs. Vietnamese Kick
Coffee culture shock is real! ☕ Discover the intense ritual of Turkish Coffee vs. the sweet, powerful kick of Vietnamese Iced Coffee. Which brew wins?
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The Rebirth of Ile aux Benitiers – Mauritius Launches Master Plan to Save Overused Paradise
Ile aux Benitiers is getting a second chance! 🏝️ Mauritius’ Ecotourism Master Plan saves the paradise from overtourism. Focus on sustainability & nature. 👏
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Airport Rail Link to Be Built as a Concession: Terminal 3 Set for 2035 Completion
The BUD airport rail link will be built as a €1 billion concession, featuring a 160 km/h line and a 15–20 minute travel time from the city. Terminal 3 is set to double annual passenger capacity to 40 million by 2035. Read the full BUD development strategy!
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Flexibility in the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS): New Rule for Settled Status
EUSS Flexibility: New 30-Month Rule for Settled Status. Easier switch from Pre-settled Status – Cumulative 30 months UK presence over 5 years is now enough!
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Biometric Entry: US to Record Facial Images of All Foreign Travelers Starting in December
New US Rule: From Dec. 26, all foreign travelers must be photographed at US borders/airports. Biometric data can be stored for up to 75 years. #DataPrivacy
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The Traveller’s Guide to the Ghouls: Haunted Hotels Worth the Stay
Dare to check in? 👻 The Continent Surfer’s guide to the world’s most haunted hotels: From the Stanley to the Savoy. History with permanent, spooky guests! 😱
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