Looking for something unforgettable to do this year? Look no further than the 2025 version of Time Out’s annual list of the best activities around the world. From a BBQ museum in the U.S to milestone anniversaries in Amsterdam and Rome, and from a canoe trip in Australia to wildlife encounters in Singapore, the global […]
We used several A.I. search engines, including Gemini, a large language model that can handle files of up to 750,000 words, and Semantra, an open-source “semantic search engine” that Mr. Freedman developed. Instead of searching for specific terms — “sustainability,” say, or “climate change” — it searches for concepts or themes. “It’s a new paradigm […]
No velociraptors, but plenty of breathtaking views (Picture: Alamy/PA) The words ‘Jurassic Coast’ might conjure images of a famous movie franchise. But while the 95-mile stretch straddling Devon and Dorset has deep ties to dinosaurs, there’s more than dusty fossils to be discovered here. More than 250 million years old, England’s only natural UNESCO World […]
The ten “worst” foods in the world have been revealed, according to a top travel guide. Travel and food guide TasteAtlas revealed the 100 worst-rated foods in the world according to 600,000 ratings from their audience database, and number five is a British classic. It’ll likely come as no surprise to some that the Cockney […]
An incredible journey through Switzerland’s stunning alpine landscape should not be missed in 2025. Dubbed the “slowest express train in the world”, over the course of eight hours travellers will have the opportunity to take in the central European country’s towering peaks, deep valleys and charming alpine villages as the train winds through the mountains. […]
White Heron, a north Herefordshire estate known for its production of British Cassis, sparkling wine, and other crops, is set to offer e-bike tours and tastings from April. Under the management of Jo Hilditch, a fourth-generation family owner, the estate has diversified its activities over the years. In addition to growing blackcurrants for Ribena since the […]
Don’t let this happen to you before your next trip. getty Forget pickpockets and lost luggage. The biggest threat to your next vacation might be lurking online. “Anyone can be a potential victim,” warns Seth Ruden, director of global advisory at BioCatch, a biometric company. “But frequent travelers are likely targets, as travel rewards, airline […]
Don’t let this happen to you before your next trip. getty Forget pickpockets and lost luggage. The biggest threat to your next vacation might be lurking online. “Anyone can be a potential victim,” warns Seth Ruden, director of global advisory at BioCatch, a biometric company. “But frequent travelers are likely targets, as travel rewards, airline […]
As winter weather sweeps across the UK, you’d be forgiven for fantasising about your next summer getaway. But with many popular European destinations being burdened with overtourism, experts are recommending quieter locations to explore where you can get all the excitement without the crowds. Luxury Italian travel experts Citalia are recommending the gorgeous region of […]
The cost of a travel permit needed by EU and US citizens to enter the UK is set to increase by £6. Rising from £10 to £16, the hike has sparked fear that it will negatively impact the tourism industry. The Home Office said the price of a permit would rise to help “reduce the […]
