Travel blogger and content creator Tara Povey spends her days jetting around the world, but home is always where the heart is – especially when it comes to Irish beaches. Here, she shares her top 10 picks of the best beaches in the country. When I’m abroad, all I do is tell people how phenomenal […]
Sydney Mardi Gras is one of the world’s most iconic Pride events (Picture: Giuseppe Santamaria) The crowd gathers in speedos, budgie smugglers, and rainbow bikinis as the progress flag is raised over Bondi Beach. It’s an annual tradition – the unofficial beginning of Mardi Gras weekend – for the Sydney LGBT+ swim club to take […]
The Restless Coast by Roger Morgan-Grenville is set to be published on Thursday, June 5, detailing his journey around Britain’s coastline, including Dorset. The book, described as a “moving and passionate” travelogue, highlights both the historical significance and the modern challenges faced by the coastline. Mr Morgan-Grenville’s work is said to shine a spotlight on the […]
Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email The Lake District is home to many lively market towns and quaint villages dotted between rugged fells and dramatic tarns. Although there are plenty of well-known spots with great accommodation options […]
On Eid-Ul-Fitr, millions of Muslims around the world will come together in prayer, gratitude, and celebration. A key part of Eid festivities is the congregational Eid prayer, often held in historic mosques that have stood the test of time. Some of these ancient structures date back over a thousand years, preserving the legacy of early […]
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The usual festive mood of Eid al-Fitr holiday to mark the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan has […]
May is your last chance to enjoy shoulder season’s lower prices, pleasant weather, and smaller crowds before the arrival of summer travelers. This month could be the right time to head to a national park, a sunny beach in the Caribbean, or one of the many festivals celebrating food, wine, music, and flowers happening in […]
Not only does one African city have the largest gold mine by reserves, but it also earned the nickname “city of gold” for its riches in natural resources. After gold first being discovered in the Witwatersrand basin in 1886, miners quickly established the city of Johannesburg, which explains why South Africa’s commercial capital is the […]
Whether people realise it or not, airports are a really important part of travellers’ holiday experiences as the airport is the first place of their destination you step foot in. For many, it can really set the tone of the holiday, which is why many countries spend millions making their airports stand out. However, according […]
A stunning new £178 million airport is set to open in one of the world’s happiest countries. Gelephu International Airport is set to open in Bhutan, with a maximum of 1.3 million tourists a year. This is a large goal for the country, which currently gets 316,000 visitors annually. The cost of the new airport […]
