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This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 27 MEXICO CITY (AP) — Even after five years of living together in the Pacific resort city of Acapulco, something as simple as holding hands or sharing a kiss in public is unthinkable for Dayanny Marcelo and Mayela Villalobos. There is an ever-present fear of being rejected or attacked in Guerrero, a state where same-sex relationships are not widely accepted and one of five in Mexico where same-sex marriage is still not allowed. But this week they traveled the 235 miles (380 kilometers) to Mexico’s capital, where the city government hosted a mass wedding for same-sex couples as part of celebrations of LGBT Pride Month. Under a tent set up in the plaza of the capital’s civil registry, along with about 100 other same-sex couples, Villalobos … [Read more...] about Mass same-sex wedding in Mexico challenges discrimination

A tourist visiting the Lake District has left a baffling review detailing their time at the stunning national park - because they complained there are "too many" lakes . Many of us will know that the Lake District , in Cumbria, is known - as its name suggests - for its glacial ribbon lakes and being home to several rugged fell mountains, including the famous Scafell Pike. And while hundreds of thousands of visitors flock to the region every year, it seems not everyone leaves the national park - which is the largest in England and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2017 - feeling closer to nature, Lancs Live reports . In fact, one tourist recently left a scathing review on the popular site TripAdvisor where they had just one complaint that they wanted everyone to hear - that the Lake District has too many lakes. They told people to 'steer clear' if they find lakes 'unpleasant' (stock photo) ( Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Get the news you want … [Read more...] about Tourist’s perplexing Lake District review complains national park has ‘too many’ lakes

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 29 HONOLULU (AP) — Megan Kau takes occasional weeklong hunting trips to the Hawaiian island of Lanai, where she enjoys watching the sunrise and hearing the distant rustle of deer and mouflon sheep in the tropical wilderness, a rifle ready at her side. As a gun owner, she also goes to shooting ranges several times a year. Those outings are the only times the attorney and Oahu native sees others with guns in this tourist mecca where strict laws make it harder to purchase firearms and restrict carrying loaded guns in public. Thursday’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturning New York's concealed weapon law will likely change things in Hawaii, too, where it's now highly unusual to see people carrying loaded weapons in public. Some … [Read more...] about Guns in paradise: Ruling could undo strict Hawaii carry law

KOTA KINABALU: Tawau should be developed and promoted as a food-based tourism or gastronomic destination, suggests Datuk Jafry Ariffin ( pic ). Making the call for the Tawau Municipal Council to consider this, the state Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister said the east coast district was known for its status as a food haven, complemented by its multi-ethnic communities with diverse cuisine and taste. “We want tourists visiting Tawau to taste food that are considered a trademark for a place. “For example, the Bugis are known for their customs and traditions including unique and attractive dishes, such as Burasak (rice dumpling wrapped in banana leaf), Barobok (corn congee), Tumbu (similar to burasak but using black glutinous rice) and many more. “I am confident such efforts to lure visitors will add value to the tourism products in this district,” he said in a statement Sunday (June 26). Jafry had earlier made a working visit to the Tawau Municipal Council on … [Read more...] about Promote Tawau as gastronomic destination, says Sabah Tourism Minister

News of the train strikes made me think back to all the great trips I had by train. But that’s a long time ago. These days travel is difficult not just because of my mobility, but because so much is organised online. Friends tell me train tickets are to be bought or cancelled on their phones. I wouldn’t have a clue where to start. Buses are no better. Remember the days when we memorised the paper timetable, turned up at the bus stop, kept checking our watches and hoped for the best? Now passengers can track exactly where the bus is on their phone. But I can’t do that. I can check the weather, news and make FaceTime calls to my grandchildren on my iPad, but that’s it. Once again, old people like me who haven’t kept up to date with technology are left behind. My Happy Valleys! Wales is wonderful - they don't need to change a thing, Val says ( Image: Getty Images/EyeEm) Wales needs a rebrand says business leaders because it’s overlooked by tourists in favour of … [Read more...] about ‘Train strikes remind me of great trips I once took – now travel is a constant trauma’

An entity linked to billionaire Bill Gates has reportedly purchased 2,100 acres of potato farmland in northern North Dakota angering local residents. The state is investigating the purchase of potato farmland by the Gates-linked trust, with the state’s Attorney General writing in a letter that it was “prohibited from owning or leasing farmland or ranchland in the state of North Dakota.” The New York Post reports that public records recently cited by AgWeek reveal that an entity called Red River Trust with links to billionaire Bill Gates recently purchased 2,100 acres of potato farmland in northern North Dakota, prompting state officials to intervene after complaints from local residents. (screenshot/CNBC) K Neville / iStock / Getty Images Plus The land was purchased from the owners of Campbell Farms, a potato farming group headquartered in Grafton, North Dakota, approximately 50 miles from the Canadian border. North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring … [Read more...] about North Dakota Investigates Farmland Purchases by Trust Linked to Bill Gates

Monsoons are here and so is our willingness to enjoy the diverse flora and fauna. The rains bring out a whole new vibrancy to some of the locations in the country that you may not be able to enjoy during other seasons. So let us take a look at some of the places you can visit to enjoy the monsoon weather: Konkan Coast The Western Ghats truly come alive during monsoons and are a must-visit. The shoreline running south from Mumbai all the way to Goa comprises a picturesque strip of the coast. Be ready to take pictures of postcard-esque beaches, fishing villages, and magnificent ruined forts. It is a perfect time to spend the summer vacations sans the sweltering heat. Kodaikanal If you do not want to go for the cliche Ooty vacation, try this misty hill station, 120 km northwest of Madurai in the Palani Hills. This is a more quaint and intimate location than Ooty. Kodaikana is well-known for its greenery, the cool climes and the slow pace one would expect in a hill station. You may … [Read more...] about 4 Destinations in India for a Perfect Monsoon Vacation