Dear Abby: Is it unfair to travel the world without my wife?

DEAR ABBY: I have always wanted to do some exotic travel. I’m retired now, but my wife has medical issues. She can still drive, shop, etc., but international travel would be too much for her. I don’t mind traveling alone, and I have saved up enough with such trips in mind. I don’t want to […]

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Armchair Travel With New Episodes Of Two PBS Series This Winter

Samantha Brown of Samantha Brown’s Places to Love Thomas Bloxham As the long nights of winter set in, it’s time for a taste of armchair travel inspiration courtesy of PBS. If you’re looking for a few ideas on where to travel in 2026, check out the new episodes from two of the network’s most popular […]

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AI versus human experience in the age of racontourism and intellitrips

Dec 5, 2025 – 5.00am Gift this article Subscribe to gift this article Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. Subscribe now Already a subscriber? Login Tis the season for trend predictions. As the year’s end approaches, my inbox pings merrily away, filling with announcements and memos detailing how, where […]

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26 Best New Things To Do In The World In 2026

Planning your travels for the new year? You should absolutely factor in those long-standing bucket list entries, but if you’re looking for some fresh inspiration, 2026 promises a world of brand-new travel experiences.  From sleeping over in an open-air museum to journeying through ancient landscapes on e-bikes, ziplining over glorious wildlife reserves and partying through a solar eclipse […]

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Newton Aycliffe Santa Tour confirms new changes for safety measures

Councillors unanimously agreed the changes to the annual Newton Aycliffe Santa Tours, which have been a cherished tradition for six decades. The tours will go ahead this year, but with a revised ‘hybrid model’ to meet updated safety and insurance requirements. Santa tours meeting at Newton Aycliffe Town Council. (Image: Stuart Boulton) In previous years, […]

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