Taoiseach to travel to Luxembourg for two-day visit

Taoiseach Micheál Martin is due to travel to Luxembourg to meet the country’s Prime Minister Luc Frieden, as part of a two-day visit to the grand duchy. Both leaders will discuss economic issues, including European competitiveness and EU-US trade negotiations. They will also discuss the current situation in both Ukraine and Gaza. Speaking ahead of […]

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Exploring the Solar System through an 18th Century Lens

By Karen Rubin, Travel Features Syndicate, goingplacesfarandnear.com Day 6 on Boat Bike Tours’ eight-day Islandhopping tour of northern Netherlands is a case when the hype doesn’t even begin to match the reality of the experience. Today’s ride will take us either 29 or 36 miles (depending on our choice of short or long routes) from […]

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Travel expert debunks ‘free upgrade’ hack that has fooled the internet

Netflights travel expert Amanda Parker tackles the viral ‘free upgrade’ flight myth that’s circulating TikTok, offering three alternatives to boosting your luck for freebies A travel expert has provided a better alternative to boosting your luck on upgrading your flight [stock image](Image: Getty Images) A travel expert has addressed a popular TikTok hack that promises […]

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Holland America Line brings back behind-the-scenes ship tours

Holland America Line is relaunching behind-the-scenes ship tours to coincide with a new Channel 4 documentary starring its fleet. The tours will be available on all of its ships by the end of July, with an accessible option available. Key locations such as the ship’s navigation bridge, galley, engine control room, recycling centre, World Stage […]

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The secret to life in the world’s best cities

The world’s most liveable and happiest cities lists are usually dominated by European countries – but it may be time to look down under. This year, three Australian cities made the top 10 in the Economist Intelligence Unit’s Most Liveable Cities index, with Adelaide joining Melbourne and Sydney there for the first time. It’s no […]

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