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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Vintage £325,000 Thames houseboat used as recording studio by classic dance act for sale

A vintage houseboat on the Thames once used as a recording studio by Groove Armada has gone on sale for an asking price of £325,000. The three-bed Vrouwe Anna, a lively 1930 Belgian Spritz barge, is moored in Lots Ait, Brentford in London, and presented in stunning condition. Current owner Oliver Skipworth bought the boat from Andy Cato, one half …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Convicted felon traps woman on houseboat and sexually assaults her, cops say. She escaped when he fell asleep

The Independent

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A woman, who has not been …

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8 months ago

Off-grid couple who fled mainstream society to live on a houseboat deep in the lawless Louisiana SWAMP lift the lid on their very unique lifestyle that sees them hunting 'giant rats' for dinner and fe

Daily Mail

A couple who live part time on a houseboat in the deep Louisiana swamp has lifted the lid on what it's really like to reside on the bayou - from being surrounded by alligators to having to hunt rodents to eat. A couple who live part time on a houseboat in the deep Louisiana swamp has lifted a lid on …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

In Kashmir's Dal Lake, Swiggy Starts Houseboat Delivery Service In Shikaras

News 18

The idea of food getting delivered to a houseboat seemed unbelievable but now the online food delivery platform Swiggy has initiated practical measures to make this idea a reality. Our food delivery by Shikhara initiative exemplifies our commitment to meeting the diverse needs of our customers, whether they’re exploring the city streets or relaxing on a houseboat.” Swiggy has teamed …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

Demand high for Victorian houseboat community as Australians enjoy work-from-home lifestyle

ABC

John McIntyre is hard at work while birdsong rings out across the river red gum forest and fish splash around in the Murray River. "It's no different from working from home anywhere else," Mr McIntyre said. "The next satellite came across and I was OK." There are about 40 spots at the Bruce's Bend marina, for which the site's private …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

Can you guess the price of this luxury houseboat moored on the Thames?

Daily Mail

A posh houseboat with four bedrooms and a spacious sun deck is on the market with a price tag to match. The boat extends across 2,605 square feet, and has a large living room that includes a beautiful kitchen with a central island and a dining area that can seat 10 people comfortably. The impressive houseboat has a staircase leading …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris 2024: Houseboats pump sewage onshore to help Olympic swimmers ahead of Summer Games

The Hindu

As Paris races to clean up the River Seine for the Olympics, houseboat owner Stephane Bachot is one of around 230 river dwellers to have hooked up his kitchen and bathroom to the city sewers. The French capital is investing massively to ensure open water swimmers and triathlon athletes can swim safely in the river during the Summer Games from …

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9 months, 1 week ago

In Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, the lure of moving to the city grows even stronger amid climate shocks

Associated Press

CAN THO, Vietnam — Dao Bao Tran and her brother Do Hoang Trung, 11-year-old twins growing up on a rickety houseboat in the Mekong Delta, have dreams. Nguyen Thi Thuy, a vendor selling steamed buns on a floating market, ignites a fire on her boat while getting ready for her day’s work in Can Tho, Vietnam, Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024. …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

Maastricht bridge in danger of collapsing after houseboat crash

NL Times

The bridge on the Stuwweg in Maastricht is in danger of collapsing after a houseboat drifted into it early Thursday morning. According to the spokesperson for the regional safety office, a slight bend is visible in the middle of the bridge. "But the problem is that we cannot go onto the bridge, and the ground around it is very soggy …

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1 year, 1 month ago

3 Bangladeshi Tourists Killed in Dal Lake Blaze in Kashmir

Deccan Chronicle

SRINAGAR: Three tourists from Bangladesh were charred to death in a major blaze in a houseboat on the famous Dal Lake on Saturday, officials here said. The tourists' bodies were retrieved from the debris of the gutted houseboats near ghat nine on the lake, a popular attraction for people visiting Jammu and Kashmir's summer capital, the officials said. Giving details, …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Jammu and Kashmir: Three dead, eight rescued after houseboats gutted in massive fire in Dal Lake

India TV News

Jammu and Kashmir news: Three people were declared dead in a fire that broke out in a houseboat in Srinagar's Dal Lake on Saturday. The bodies were retrieved from the debris of the gutted houseboats near ghat nine on the lake, a popular attraction for tourists visiting Jammu and Kashmir's summer capital, the officials said. The officials said preliminary investigations …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Eight floating homes around the world

BBC

Eight of the world's most stunning floating homes Mel Audi Floor-to-ceiling windows create great views across the water on the off-grid Altar, Brazil From Scandinavia to the US, people are finding community and freedom living on water. "They're bringing everything from a rescued shipping container to a houseboat built from recycled materials on to the world's waterways," Mitchell tells BBC …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Ayodhya Makeover: Cruise & houseboat facility on Saryu river post monsoon

Hindustan Times

LUCKNOW As the monsoon season culminates, Ayodhya will have cruise and houseboat facilities on the Saryu river for pilgrims and tourists. Months ahead of the Ram Temple inauguration in January, one cruise boat will begin operations in October, while two others and a houseboat service will start in January, said a government statement on Saturday. Many tourists and pilgrims get …

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1 year, 6 months ago

4 dead after tourist boat capsizes in storm on Italian lake

Associated Press

MILAN — A body was retrieved early Monday in a northern Italian lake by police divers, raising to four the final death toll in the capsizing of a tourist boat a day earlier during a sudden, violent storm that included a whirlwind. Two bodies had been recovered by firefighter divers on Sunday evening, while the fourth victim had died shortly …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Amsterdam's Catboat shelter raising funds to stay afloat

NL Times

The Poezenboot, Amsterdam’s floating cat shelter located in a houseboat on the Singel, is in desperate need of replacing. And we would like to also purchase solar panels.” The Poezenboot, often called The Catboat in English, therefore launched a crowdfunding campaign. The new boat will hold some upgrades for the cats, such as large sliding doors, new beds, and windows …

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1 year, 11 months ago

For an Unique Holiday Experience, Check Out These Houseboat Destinations.

News 18

Houseboat vacations in India should undoubtedly be on your bucket list if you want to travel in a distinctive way and on your own terms. Srinagar:Srinagar must be at the top of our list because it boasts of providing its visitors with a unique houseboat experience. So, if you’ve been wishing to have a lavish holiday, Tarkali is the place …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Kerala Maritime Board with skeletal staff struggles to ensure legal, safety compliance

The Hindu

The Kerala Maritime Board, which acts as the nodal agency for all maritime elated activities in the State, is determined to end illegal houseboat operations in Alappuzha, according to T.P. Acknowledging that a good number of vessels in the Alappuzha backwaters operate flouting norms, Mr. Kumar says the drive against illegal craft will be intensified. The GPS will help us …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Kerala’s houseboat sector in uncharted waters

The Hindu

Three young IT professionals from Velachery in Chennai travelled all the way to Alappuzha at the start of the last southwest monsoon season to experience a relaxing houseboat ride and stay. Illegal operations threatens businesses It is half past eight in the morning and the road leading to the Punnamada Finishing Point, the hub of houseboat tourism in Alappuzha, is …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Upper deck of houseboat was illegally added; Maritime Board, Ports department under fire

The Hindu

The Kerala Maritime Board and the Ports department are under fire as the houseboat that sank in Alappuzha on Thursday morning, resulting in the death of a tourist and a providential escape for four others, had illegally added its upper deck, had not renewed its licence since 2013, and was not dry-docked every two years, official sources said. It shows …

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2 years ago

Houseboats to be the highlight of winter tourism in the Kashmir Valley

The Hindu

The Kashmir Valley’s famed and intricately carved houseboats, which Bollywood movies over decades have projected as a dreamy stay for honeymooners, will be this winter season’s main attraction. The houseboat restaurant, with services on the terrace as well, will provide a memorable experience to visitors,” a senior tourism official said. The houseboat festival, the official said, is a celebration of …

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2 years, 1 month ago

Murray River houseboat operators in SA lose bookings, revenue ahead of 'unmanageable' flows

ABC

High flows making their way down the mighty Murray River mean the iconic houseboat holiday will be put on pause and force operators to close-up shop. Key points: SA houseboat operators are preparing their fleets for high flows The Boating Industry Association says the state's 80 operators will need to moor their fleets when the peak hits Houseboat hirers and …

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2 years, 2 months ago

The Travel Planners - The World Winning Inbound Tour Operators

Deccan Chronicle

People today are delving into nature to overcome social isolation and mental anguish following Covid. The Kerala Family Tour package covers destinations like Cochin, Munnar, Thekkady, Kumarakom, Houseboat cruise, and Kovalam. You can visit Cochin, Munnar, Thekkady, Alleppey, and Poovar in six night and seven-day tour with the Kerala package tour offer, and with a Wayanad Coorg Tour package, you …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Travel: Top 5 Houseboat Destinations In India

News 18

India is a country that offers a variety of experiences. Here are the top 5 beautiful houseboat destinations in India: Kerala When it comes to backwaters and houseboats, the first destination that comes to mind is Kerala. Dal Lake, Srinagar If you are visiting India in the summer and want to go on a houseboat tour, Srinagar should be your …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Top 5 places in India where you can enjoy the houseboat experience

Hindustan Times

Waking up as the sun is shining on your houseboat and hearing the gentle waves of the backwaters is an experience of a lifetime. You will be travelling in a houseboat that has hotel-style amenities while anchored in the midst of a lake or backwater to enjoy water activities. Although there are other states that provide the houseboat experience, Kerala …

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Vintage £325,000 Thames houseboat used as recording studio by classic dance act for sale

Convicted felon traps woman on houseboat and sexually assaults her, cops say. She escaped when he fell asleep

Off-grid couple who fled mainstream society to live on a houseboat deep in the lawless Louisiana SWAMP lift the lid on their very unique lifestyle that sees them hunting 'giant rats' for dinner and fe

In Kashmir's Dal Lake, Swiggy Starts Houseboat Delivery Service In Shikaras

Demand high for Victorian houseboat community as Australians enjoy work-from-home lifestyle

Can you guess the price of this luxury houseboat moored on the Thames?

Paris 2024: Houseboats pump sewage onshore to help Olympic swimmers ahead of Summer Games

In Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, the lure of moving to the city grows even stronger amid climate shocks

Maastricht bridge in danger of collapsing after houseboat crash

3 Bangladeshi Tourists Killed in Dal Lake Blaze in Kashmir

Jammu and Kashmir: Three dead, eight rescued after houseboats gutted in massive fire in Dal Lake

Eight floating homes around the world

Ayodhya Makeover: Cruise & houseboat facility on Saryu river post monsoon

4 dead after tourist boat capsizes in storm on Italian lake

Amsterdam's Catboat shelter raising funds to stay afloat

For an Unique Holiday Experience, Check Out These Houseboat Destinations.

Kerala Maritime Board with skeletal staff struggles to ensure legal, safety compliance

Kerala’s houseboat sector in uncharted waters

Upper deck of houseboat was illegally added; Maritime Board, Ports department under fire

Houseboats to be the highlight of winter tourism in the Kashmir Valley

Murray River houseboat operators in SA lose bookings, revenue ahead of 'unmanageable' flows

The Travel Planners - The World Winning Inbound Tour Operators

Travel: Top 5 Houseboat Destinations In India

Top 5 places in India where you can enjoy the houseboat experience