If you’ve ever wondered how a Holland America Line cruise ship really operates, you’ve got to look past the public spaces and staterooms and explore the inner workings of the vessel. That opportunity is once again a reality, since the cruise line has resumed offering its behind-the-scenes ship tours. These insider peeks at places most […]
“Georgia’s democratic backsliding will come at [a] cost,” the EU’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas said Tuesday. Kobakhidze, however, told the media that visa-free travel to Europe is not “existential” for his country, and once again defended the foreign agents law, claiming it was necessary to defend Georgian “peace and stability” against foreign influence. The prime […]
The UK is not the first place that springs to mind when you think of beautiful beaches, but a new list has revealed two stunning stretches of sand that rival those in Greece and Thailand. The UK has some of the best beaches in the world(Image: Kathy Medcalf Photography via Getty Images) The UK might […]
A French couple went on trial on Thursday accused of planning to ‘sacrifice’ their five-year-old son in the Moroccan desert. The two music teachers from Carcans, near Bordeaux, were arrested in southern Spain in December 2023 before boarding a ferry to Tangiers. They had recently sublet their apartment near the city of Bordeaux and left France […]
Have second thoughts about traveling alone? Think again. “Solo travel has officially become one of the coolest, most popular ways to explore the world – more of a badge of honor than a last resort,” writes Caitlin Morton at Conde Nast Traveler. In a year where tour companies offer special packages for lone wolves, Morton […]
The UK is not immediately famous for its glorious beaches— but maybe it should be. When you think of a beach holiday it’s probably destinations further afield that spring to mind, from Spain, to the south of France or even Australia. However, a new list has placed two UK beaches among the best 50 in […]
Lexie, who has 1.5 million followers on Instagram, sat down with the Mirror to share the two islands she is desperate to visit, on the same day Expedia released the 2025 Island Hot List This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Lexie Limitless is […]
If you fancy a gorgeous beach holiday you won’t have to travel far – one of the best is right on your doorstep. Vita Molyneux Travel reporter 13:11, 17 Jul 2025 This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Whitesands Beach in Pembrokeshire, Wales(Image: Getty) […]
Travel toothbrush quick picks With the best travel toothbrushes, you can get that minty, just-brushed feeling whether you’re on a red-eye to Tokyo or bivvying on El Cap. It’s a travel gear essential, not unlike the best travel toiletry bags, quality neck pillows or compact portable chargers. So, if you’re the type to toss a […]
Ireland’s Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport has announced over €1.4 million (£1.2m) of funding for Irish artists who are touring internationally. The funding from the Culture Ireland Regular Grants Programme covers artists working in a range of areas, including music, circus, dance, film, literature, theatre and visual arts. More than 100 international tours featuring […]
