You may think sunning sans bikini is rude. You may think playing football on the beach is rude. You may think skiving off work to read a book in the sand is rude. In fact, depending on how the ‘rude beach acts’ scale is set in your culture, you might think playing reggaeton at top volume is rude… Or totally fine.

As one French tourist on holiday in Italy recently discovered, in Sardinia, one particular – and rather odd – offence could see you slapped with a $1,622 fine.

“A French tourist has been ordered to pay a €1,000 (AU $1,622) fine after attempting to fly out of Sardinia with more than four pounds of local sand in his luggage,” CNN Travel reports.

“The unnamed man was apprehended at Cagliari Elmas Airport on September 1 after he was found in possession of a bottle containing 4.4 pounds of sand.”

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Sardinia’s scrunchy stuff has been protected by regional law since 2017. Tourists could even technically face jail time for removing it from local beaches.

A spokesman for the Italian island’s Forest Rangers told CNN Travel: “The bottle was confiscated and is in now in our operating room… At the end of the year we usually have many bottles of sand accumulated.”

Fines range between €500 and €3,000 (AU $810 – $4,864), depending on how much sand is taken, and where it is pilfered from.

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Beaches with Sardinia’s stunning pink (think: Spiaggia Rosa) or blinding white (think: Tuerredda) sand are especially targeted, with websites having been found selling Sardinia sand as souvenirs.

All this tourist will be taking home, however, is a punch to the wallet.

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Justin Bieber’s been on a real love trip in 2020.

His latest album, February’s Changes – a return to form for the immensely talented Canadian singer-songwriter – was described by the Los Angeles Times as “a low-key set of gentle electro-R&B jams” all about his relationship with wife Hailey Baldwin. On top of his affection-soaked record, Bieber’s been spending most of this year loved up with Hailey, regularly posting to social media about his newfound spirituality and emotional satisfaction – as well as effusive praise of his wife.

Perhaps it’s this new, gentle take on life that’s inspired him to update his sartorial style. Hailey is a model, and perhaps her fashion nous has finally rubbed off on Bieber, who’s worked with celebrity stylist Karla Welch on a great new wardrobe.

Bieber took to Instagram to show off one particularly tasty ensemble, which sees him pairing a daisy-print short sleeve shirt with a tight cotton tank top, high-waisted slacks and Clarks Wallabees crepe-soled shoes, with a steel Audemars Piguet Royal Oak watch perched on his wrist. He tops everything off with a slightly longer haircut than what we’re used to seeing, but Biebs makes it work.

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It’s a very ‘Brooklyn bohemian’ look that’s bang-on trend, taking style cues from streetwear and workwear but infusing it with a summery, laid-back vibe that suits Bieber’s personality perfectly. The flower print shirt is undeniably the highlight, and a clear masterstroke from Welch.

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The Wallabees are a particularly inspired choice, and a pair of shoes we thought we’d never see Bieber in. The old-fashion moccasin-style leather casual shoes have always been an acquired taste: they were first adopted by New York rappers in the 90s like the Wu-Tang Clan and have had somewhat of a resurgence in the 21st century, having been the focus of collaborations with an array of brands including Carhartt WIP, BAPE, Supreme and Kith.

Bieber’s continued the flowery vibe beyond his outfit choices, taking to Instagram again today to show off a new tattoo: an ornate single rose on the left-hand side of his neck, inked by famous Los Angeles tattoo artist and designer Doctor Woo.

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The crib of the renaissance, Florence has more ‘culture’ than you can throw a Vitruvian man at. However, while it is well known as a place to feast on world-class art (and gourmet Tuscan cuisine), it also – too often – takes a back seat to Venice, Rome, Portofino and The Amalfi Coast, when it comes to many tourists’ itineraries.

Some cities never go passé, though, and a stunning photo of Florence’s Duomo – otherwise known as the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore – proves why. In a trending thread in Reddit’s r/travel community, one user posted the following remark, opening up one of the most popular discussions this week.

“Florence, Italy was the first place I ever went abroad, and it inspired a love of travel that has stuck with me ever since. This city was the heart of the Renaissance, and its stunning cathedral took over a century to build. I absolutely recommend everyone visit someday if they can.”

This came alongside a photo, which shows Florence’s Duomo in full bloom.

The comments show the appreciation for the Duomo – which took 140 years to complete and was conceived in 1293 – is a common theme among tourists, with some calling it the most beautiful piece of religious architecture in the world.

“Until I visited Florence, I didn’t know people built things like this. The amount of detail and scale is hard to convey if not in person,” one wrote.

“I swear the Doumo is the most beautiful temple I’ve ever seen… and I’ve seen many, many,” said another.

“Just stunning! I walked by it daily when I was in Florence and impressed me every time.”

The Duomo has over 4 million bricks, weighs over 40,000 tons, is almost the size of half a football field across at the base, and stands over 10 stories high. It is the largest masonry structure in the world and – as Culture Trip points out – “if it’s still a big deal today, imagine what it must have been like to see back then.”

Further top Reddit comments included:

“The first time I saw it, I had just rounded a corner and: boom, it filled my vision. Florence is a magical place. Easily my favorite Italian city.”

“The entire city is artwork.”

“My girlfriend studied abroad there. Her apartment was right across from the duomo and had an amazing view of it. I visited her over spring break. I want to go back.”

“I visited at 16 and decided to become an artist and had dreamed of studying art there the rest of my life! Last summer, I got a grant and studied drawing and painting at the Accademia del Giglio. This city is next level.”

“When I was there, I remember seeing an older couple come around the alleyway corner to finally see the Duomo. They both stopped in their tracks and just hugged each other while gazing at the building. Then they kissed, and cried. One of my most vivid travel memories.”

Other users pointed out the geographical benefits of visiting the city of Florence as a whole: “It’s a great hub city. It’s close to Assisi, Tuscany, and Cortana, and an easy train ride to rome and Venice! Amazing food, friendly people, and gorgeous views.”

 

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Another wrote: “My wife and I always fantasize [about] which city we’d live in if we won the Jackpot. While we both love Rome, Florence has the ‘hub city’ quality that makes me think it would be great. I believe its only an hour to Venice and an hour and a half to Rome on the high speed train. You can also quickly drive to Tuscany (as you mentioned), Luca, and Cinque Terre. Rome does have the convenience of a large airport.”

“A very good place to visit for couples. Very romantic.”

The Italian Tourism Board has said Italy’s tourism is ready to start again and to welcome tourists – both Italians and foreigners.

“It is now again possible to move freely within the whole country and use any normal service: museums and cultural centers, hotels, bars and restaurants have opened their doors; airports, railway stations and transport services are operational; campsites, mountain huts and beach resorts have made arrangements to safely welcome travelers.”

 

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According to World Nomads, “All travelers from a foreign location must arrive in Italy with a completed Self-Declaration Form, and you must show this to law enforcement officers if you are asked to do so.”

The travel insurance provider also points out the following:

Travel from European countries

Travel to Italy without quarantine is allowed from EU member states, the Schengen area, UK, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, and Vatican City, unless they have stayed in or transited a country where Italy requires self-isolation in the 14 days prior to arrival.

From 24 July, travelers who have been in or transited Bulgaria or Romania in the previous 14 days must self-isolate for two weeks upon arrival.

From 13 August, travelers who have been in or transited Croatia, Greece, Malta and Spain in the 14 days prior to arrival must either:

Show proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within the previous 72 hours OR take a COVID-19 test upon arrival within 48 hours, and quarantine until the results are received.

Travel from outside Europe

From 7 August, entry to Italy is allowed for the following third-country nationals: Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, New Zealand, Rwanda, Rwanda, Republic of Korea, Thailand, Tunisia and Uruguay. These travelers don’t have to justify a specific reason, but there is an obligation of health surveillance and self-isolation.

To travel to Italy from the rest of the world is only allowed for essential reasons, and ‘tourism’ is not an essential reason. Some countries have a total entry ban in place, with the exception of EU citizens, Italian citizens and their family members (who have been resident in Italy since before 9 July, 2020).

Restrictions and entry bans are being updated regularly. For the most up to date information, confirm with your airline or government travel advisory.

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2020 may have changed many things, but two things remain certain: David Beckham is cool, and Tudor watches are cool.

Since 2017, Beckham’s been one of Tudor’s most high-profile brand ambassadors, alongside names such as Lady Gaga, Jay Chou and the All Blacks (the New Zealand national rugby league team). Getting the legendary ex-football player and international style icon on board was a masterstroke for Tudor. The stylish, sporty Englishman is the perfect ambassador for their stylish, sporty, English-monikered timepieces – there’s arguably no better fit for the brand.

Both Tudor and Becks have been kicking goals this year. Tudor’s Black Bay Fifty-Eight ‘Navy’ was one of the most unexpected watch successes 2020’s seen thus far, and Beckham has been on a high with the inaugural playing year of his latest footballing venture, Club Internacional de Fútbol Miami (or simply ‘Inter Miami’ if you’re not a Spanish soccer stickler).

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In a touching gesture, Tudor gifted Beckham a one-of-one customised Tudor Pelagos earlier this year, which features a black bezel and dial, emblazoned with the Inter Miami crest. It’s a surprisingly stylish watch that perfectly celebrates Beckham’s new team. It quickly appears to have become his favourite watch, and he’s been spotted with the fancy timepiece on numerous occasions this year. He even showed off the watch in detail ahead of Inter Miami’s latest game yesterday on his Instagram story.

The Pelagos is often overshadowed by its perennially-popular Black Bay siblings, but it’s a lovely diver’s watch that ought to be on every watch collector’s radar. Easily distinguished from Black Bays or Rolex Submariners by its square-shaped hour markers, raked dial and date window, the handsome Pelagos is a 42mm, solid titanium beauty that’s one of the most capable traditional diver’s watches on the market today.

Beckham’s Pelagos stays true to the aesthetic of the watch, simply replacing the usual Rolex-esque inscriptions at 6 o’clock with the Inter Miami crest. A COSC-certified chronometer, waterproof to 500m, with a 70hr power reserve and capable in-house movement, the Pelagos is a serious watch for people who demand serious performance, like David Beckham.

Inter Miami, the twenty-fifth and newest team competing in Major League Soccer (MLS), the top tier of football in the United States, has had a somewhat rocky debut. Despite Beckham’s guidance (and money), a star-studded roster and impressive coaching staff, the new team has yet to find its footing. After their latest 0-0 draw against Nashville SC yesterday, Inter Miami remains on the bottom of the overall table this season.

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New Zealand is one of the most underrated destinations for Australian holiday goers. Though almost everyone that goes there comes away saying, “I can’t believe Australians don’t visit more often,” many of us end up shunting it to the back of the line when we remember we can get higher hiking in the Himalayas, warmer waves in Bali and more museums in Europe.

But go back again and you’ll soon remember why you feel bad about putting it on the backburner. New Zealand is a gem in its own right (and not just because it’s cheap and quick to get to), and recent research by the travel gurus over at travel discovery app Vacaay (the Tinder of holiday planning) shows Australians are set to rediscover that.

There are 120,000+ Australian users on Vacaay (globally the platform has more than 300,000) and there has been a 30% increase in Australians planning holidays to the land of bungee jumping, skiing and much more (New Zealand has epic activities for every type of traveller).

“Vacaay measured the period of Feb 15 – March 15 (pre-COVID) with Jun 15 – Jul 15, and discovered a 30% increase in Australian’s planning holidays to New Zealand.”

Pre-COVID, the top 3 countries Aussies were exploring were Spain, France and Greece, Vacaay states. This has now changed to reflect our limited new horizons.

“Currently the top 3 countries Aussies are exploring [are] Australia, French Polynesia (Tahiti); New Zealand.”

This marks a significant shift away from urban escapes, with the statistics also showing just 5% of Australians are considering a city stay (compared with 25% pre-pandemic).

Another trend Vacaay has noticed is that, when it comes to domestic travel, “95% of Australians are prioritising the great outdoors and road trips for their next vacation.”

Australians’ interest in New Zealand is reciprocal, with a 212% increase in Kiwis searching for Australian holidays during the June/July period.

Darwin, Coolangatta and Queensland’s Clamshell Falls were the most popular destinations for Kiwis looking to visit Australia.

No pressure on that travel bubble, then.

On that note: Australia’s virus setbacks of late (which have resulted in Australian politicians butting heads over interstate travel) have shown how difficult it is to implement countrywide freedom of movement, let alone international ‘bubbles.’

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinta Ardern has said a travel bubble won’t be considered until Australia goes 28 continual days with no community transmission. Traveller reports “that is highly unlikely this year.”

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The introduction of superannuation in Australia was one of the most important pieces of economic policy this country has ever seen. Yet most people don’t really understand how it works or let’s be frank, give much of a toss. It’s boring, complicated; abstract.

But you could be doing yourself a disservice by not paying enough attention to what’s happening with your super account.

We all more or less understand how super works: you sacrifice a bit of your salary in order to build a little investment nest egg so that by the time you retire, you don’t have to rely on a pension. Employers make a contribution too.

What is easy to lose track of is what super fees you’re paying. Unless you’re self-managing – which is a whole other kettle of fish – every super fund charges fees. These include administration fees, investment fees and insurance fees just to name a few. Some of these fees are a flat rate, and some are a percentage factor. For example, AustralianSuper charges an administration fee of $2.25 per week plus up to 0.04% pa of your account balance: the flat $2.25 per week calculated weekly and deducted monthly and the percentage component deducted daily from investment returns.

That doesn’t sound like a lot but it can add up over time. Keep in mind, that’s just the administration fee. For Australians who are just starting their working lives, or who are currently unemployed, this unholy cocktail of percentages and flat fees can really take a bite out of your super. That $2.25 a week doesn’t sound like much but it takes a much bigger bite out of a $1,000 balance than it does out of a $100,000 balance – particularly if there’s no money coming in.

 

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Speaking from experience, I had a summer casual job where I accrued super from, but I lazily just went with my employer’s fund without doing any research. Once summer was over and I was back to my studies, with no more money coming into the account, I was being charged more in fees than I was generating in returns, and my meagre balance was sucked dry. I didn’t even realise it was going on until it was too late.

That’s the thing about super: it’s easy to forget about. But if you’re not careful, you can do yourself damage in the long run – compound interest is a b*tch.

Even if you’ve got a steady job and money’s coming into your super account, you ought to do your research and make sure you’re not getting ripped off with super fees. One easy way to reduce your fees is to consider what level of insurance you have: common fees include life insurance, income protection and disability cover. You might find that you don’t want or need as high a level of cover as you’re currently getting (and being charged for the privilege of having).

A really easy way to make sure you’re getting the best deal is to go with a MySuper fund. Most funds offer a MySuper product, which is essentially just a low-fee, basic fund without other features (and therefore fees). MySuper replaced the default fund system we had before 2011 – the idea being that if employees didn’t choose their own super fund, their money would go into a basic account where they wouldn’t be charged for things they don’t want or need, instead of some dodgy default product.

If you were already in a default super fund before 2017, chances are you’ve already been moved into an equivalent MySuper fund, so there’s nothing to worry about. However, depending on how long you’ve been building super, you might be in an older fund type that might be charging you too much. Alternatively, if you’ve elected to choose your own fund you might find that a MySuper product makes more sense for you. In any case, do some research.

Another easy way to make sure you’re not being stung by unnecessary fees is by making sure all your super’s in the one place. This is another thing that’s common with casual workers: you go between jobs, have numerous active super accounts going (which are all attracting fees), and then they all get whittled down to nothing. These days, it’s pretty easy to consolidate your different accounts. Roll all your stray funds into one to make sure you’re not getting hit up more than you need to for fees.

Super has been a hot topic lately. Part of the government’s COVID-19 economic measures has been allowing Australians early access to super – a controversial policy that is likely to have deeply negative consequences for our future economy, Warren McKeown from the University of Melbourne relates. Also in the news, former Labor Prime Ministers Kevin Rudd and Paul Keating have come out in force against Prime Minister Scott Morrison and the Coalition’s hints at deferring the super guarantee, which is legislated to rise incrementally from 9.5 per cent to 12 per cent come 2021, ABC News reports.

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Numerous actions can cause havoc on a plane. From passengers showing off their guns mid flight to screaming hysterically because their nuts were served in a packet rather than on a plate (true story), you might have thought you’d seen it all.

We’re here to tell you that’s not the case: one Ukrainian woman’s actions have just propelled her to the top of this absurd category of aviation literature (and seen her banned from all future UIA flights in the future).

Apparently frustrated by her Boeing 737’s tarmac wait time, the woman did what we all fantasise about doing when faced with a lengthy technical glitch or traffic controller stuff up – hop out the emergency exit to take some sun on the wing.

 

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CNN Travel reports, “A minute-long video has emerged of the woman, dressed in a white top and light pink trousers, hanging out on the wing in front of stunned onlookers at Boryspil International Airport in Kiev, before being summoned back on board by the airplane’s crew.”

“The unidentified passenger, who was traveling on a Ukraine International Airlines flight from Antalya, Turkey to the Ukranian capital with her husband and children, was reportedly overheard saying she was ‘too hot’ and needed to cool down.”

Unfortunately, her desires weren’t quite in line with UIA’s health, safety and security regulations, and the woman has been banned from all future UIA flights (the incident took place on August the 31st).

In a statement, UIA said airport security, police and doctors attended the scene, and it was determined the woman “was not under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.”

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Nico Rosberg has described himself as an “International German.” Born in Germany, raised in Monaco and Spain, went to school in France and with famous Finnish driver Keke Rosberg as his father, the cosmopolitan former Formula One champion is truly a man of the world.

But despite his varied background and jet setting life, some German habits appear to die hard. Spotted on holiday with his wife Vivian Sibold in Italy’s picturesque Portofino, the Finnish-German racer was spotted wearing the ‘German on summer holiday’ footwear choice of legend: sandals.

Sporting similarly Germanic short shorts, carrying a Louis Vuitton port and wearing a Dior ‘saddle’ bag, Rosberg rounded off his vacation attire with some $934 Hermès ‘Izmir’ leather sandals.

At least he’s not wearing them with socks. That would be even more German.

All things considered, it’s not a bad look. He’s on holiday by the sea in Italy – that’s where you should be wearing sandals. He just looks a bit like a lost Russian oligarch, is all.

Rosberg may have aged since his 2016 retirement from Formula One (the 23-time 1st place winner and 2016 F1 Champion used to be called ‘Britney’ by his teammates and rivals thanks to his flowing locks and particular personality), but he’s still a super stylish-looking bloke.

Retiring on a high note – the first reigning F1 champ to retire on top since French legend Alain Prost in 1993 – Rosberg’s since branched out into driver management, television punditry, and has become an eco-entrepreneur: investing in Formula E and appearing on the German version of popular TV show Shark Tank.

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Entitled passengers. Absurd requests. Losing your seat belt. Though business class is curtains apart from economy (at least at The Pointy End you aren’t clambered over by your neighbour every 30 minutes), we all still have our bug bears.

That’s at the best of times. In this current era, with a pandemic in full swing, there are more pronounced safety concerns. Most people are pulling together to mitigate them. Masks are now being worn with a grim acceptance (if not relish) by everyone and the concept of personal space in public has seen a welcome renaissance.

However, there is one pet peeve that does not appear to have gone away – passengers standing up as soon as the plane lands. Not only is this irritating (not to mention futile) at the best of times, but many are infuriated to see it happen during a pandemic (when you are supposed to stand up ‘Mexican wave style’ – when the people in front of you are already well on their way).

Enter: business-class blogger Zach Griff, a professional connoisseur of the pointy end space. Mr. Griff recently took to Instagram to share a video of passengers committing this very crime – along with a call for airlines to do better.

 

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“The pandemic has caused airlines to rethink many elements of the travel journey. But in the video above, you’ll see the one major social distancing challenge I’d like to see airlines fix — deplaning,” Mr. Griff wrote.

“On both of my recent flights, passengers popped right up when they heard the ‘chime,’ despite repeated announcements to stay seated… Not sure exactly what airlines can do about it, but it needs to be addressed.”

In the comments, some rather harsh solutions were discussed. One involved spikes in the cabin ceiling (“if you get up too fast you get a nasty prick, and develop a psychological disincentive to react to the chime too quickly”). Others were simpler: “mute the chime and keep the seatbelt light on and just have the flight attendants dismiss row by row.”

“Keep the entertainment systems going so people have a distraction while waiting for their turn to deplane.”

Other comments suggest this could be a uniquely American problem. One British flyer wrote: “I flew BA twice yesterday – my 1st flight since COVID and they made the same announcements and everyone did as they were told (may be a British thing) worked rather well.”

One Italy based flyer wrote: “I currently live in Italy and every airline I’ve flown thus far (Lufthansa and Alitalia) everyone sits until it’s their turn to deplane. Like it’s insane how well people listen. They don’t even need to make the announcement, it’s just an understood rule here and everyone follows it. It’s quite incredible. It’s like clock work.”

Other commenters argued it was not the airlines’ responsibility, emphasising that if passengers listened to the rules it would be a non issue: “Not sure if you’ve flown @delta recently but we make an announcement in the air and once we land about staying seated until the row in front of you is six feet away and retrieved their items.”

“The challenge you’ll face on any airline is enforcing said rule and people’s ability to listen to the PA announcement with Boise noise canceling headphones. Some things are simply out of the airlines’ control but we make a solid effort.”

To this Mr. Griff responded: “Absolutely… The same announcements were made on my JetBlur and United flights. As you said, people just don’t hear or care to listen… I’m not sure exactly what can be done about it (unlike boarding when you have a gate agent metering the process). But at least it’s a conversation starter.”

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