The secluded Hebridean island, with a population of six, is up for sale for the first time in 70 years. Its owner, Jamie Howard, put it on the open market for around £4.2 million.
Billionaires looking to snap up their own private retreat?
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Well, first minister Nicola Sturgeon blocked the potential for it to fall straight into the hands of a multi-millionaire by creating the opportunity for a community buyout.
Community buyout?
Yes. The community groups believe the island has potential for “repopulation and increased economic activity”. The main industry on Ulvais tourism with an estimated 5,500 visitors coming to the island each summer.
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What about Howard?
Howard, who has farmed the island for 35 years, believes a new private owner could invest in, but the other residents want it to be run instead by a local trust.
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Which local trust?
The North West Mull Community Woodland Company registered an interest in a community buyout with the aim of attracting people to the island. A crowdfunding campaign has raised more than £21,000 so far. It now have six months to raise the necessary £4.25 million to buy Ulva.
Tell me about Ulva.
There are a total of eight houses on Ulva, five of which are vacant and one used as a self-catering holiday facility. The island has no tarmac roads and the main form of transport is quad bikes. Minke whales, dolphins and sea otters are regularly spotted in the sea beyond.
Five vacant houses, huh?!
You can sure as well try your luck.
Arunachal Pradesh, Laos and Russia: Travel to 2018's hottest destinations
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If you are a travel junkie, check out the top places to visit to get your fix in 2018.
If you are a travel junkie, check out the top places to visit to get your fix in 2018.
The museums, cathedrals and palaces of Russia have attracted droves of tourists. This year is special — Russia hosts the football World Cup, come June. Most countries have issued advance travel advisories, like this one by UK: “Alcohol won’t be available at the stadium during matches. The sale and consumption of alcohol in glass containers will be banned... in certain locations in host cities.”
Best time to visit: June, July for the football World Cup
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Landlocked Laos has popular neighbours like Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia. Those looking for a southeast Asian jaunt can’t be faulted for overlooking this small nation. But if a non-touristy experience is your scene, then Laos is a happy bet. The country is even launching a ‘Visit Laos’ festival in October to promote tourism. The traditional golden-roofed Buddhist temples sit alongside the vestiges of colonial French architecture here. An interesting sight surely.
Best time to visit: November to January
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It’s the new Middle East, intent on establishing its art snob status by turning home to the international outposts of institutions like the Louvre and Guggenheim. The Louvre Abu Dhabi opened its doors to visitors last November. Apparently, one of major attractions at the museum will be Leonardo da Vinci’s Salvator Mundi, the one that sold for a record $450 million last year. Of course, it must be believed only when the work hangs on the wall, given the conflicting reports that have emerged over the past few weeks. But with or without da Vinci’s painting, the Louvre Abu Dhabi is worth a visit. At least the crowds will be thinner.
Best time to visit: Winter months of December to March
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When PM Modi unveiled the 9.5-kilometrelong Bhupen Hazarika setu, connecting Assam and Arunachal Pradesh (AP) last year, the connectivity game for India’s border state changed. AP’s increased accessibility means that it’s easier to catch the first sun rays to hit India now more than ever. The natural wonders of the state, the extensive flora and fauna, the unique culture and the fresh mountain air. Need we say more?
Best time to visit: Summer months of April to August
When PM Modi unveiled the 9.5-kilometrelong Bhupen Hazarika setu, connecting Assam and Arunachal Pradesh (AP) last year, the connectivity game for India’s border state changed. AP’s increased accessi..
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This Nordic nation was in the news recently for being the world’s first country to enact an equal pay law. A country blessed with natural beauty and progressive views is the best combination the modern traveller can hope for in 2018. However, the country’s soaring popularity in this decade has become a cause of concern for the authorities, struggling to keep step with the demands that the million plus visitors make on the country’s infrastructure. Reports indicate that a few serious measures may be in the offing. So, go now, before it’s too late.
Best time to visit: Summer months of June, July and August for witnessing the midnight sun
This Nordic nation was in the news recently for being the world’s first country to enact an equal pay law. A country blessed with natural beauty and progressive views is the best combination the mode..
