A list of the best beaches in the world has been revealed and the number one spot was taken by a stunning place on a beautiful Greek island, where temperatures reach the high 20s as early as June and even hotter in July and August. Elafonissi Beach in Crete has been named as the best […]
Fighting Words is excited to be participating in its first Léargas Erasmus+ project funded by the European Union, Story Seeds: From Ireland to Italy (and back again!), in collaboration with our Milan-based sister organisation La Grande Fabbrica Delle Parole. The project is using the tool of creative writing to address issues of social equity and […]
The Los Angeles Chargers are facing a major logistical challenge this year, topping the NFL travel schedule with a staggering 37,086 miles to be covered during the 2025 NFL season. That figure places LA firmly at the top of the league in miles traveled, more than 2,200 miles ahead of the next team, the cross-town […]
Italki has shared the top 10 hidden European destinations for foodies that have the most restaurants and best menus – and some are likely places you’ve never even heard of Valetta boats many great restaurants(Image: Dado Daniela via Getty Images) Italki, the online language portal, has spilled the beans on Europe’s top-kept secrets for food-loving […]
Medina first: The spiritual start Most pilgrims have landed at Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Medina, where many begin their pilgrimage by praying at the Prophet’s Mosque — Islam’s second holiest site — before continuing to Mecca. The Mecca Route Initiative Pilgrims from Indonesia, Pakistan, and Bangladesh benefit from Saudi Arabia’s “Mecca Route” […]
The Cincinnati Bengals just landed a quiet win before the 2025 NFL season even kicks off. The Bengals will travel the fewest miles of any team this year, covering just 8,736 miles. This is a massive advantage compared to the NFL travel schedule burden carried by teams like the Los Angeles Chargers, who will trek […]
[NEW YORK] After more than a year of teasing expansion plans beyond home rentals, Airbnb launched an overhauled app that’s not just for homeowners and travellers, but also for personal chefs, hair stylists, trainers and tour operators to offer their services widely. The company, whose name has become synonymous with vacation stays, revealed its new […]
FLORIDA – Three Florida cities have ranked in the top 12 for the best 2025 summer travel destinations, according to a recent study done by WalletHub. The three cities are: Orlando, No. 1; Miami, No. 9; and Tampa, No. 12. Here’s what the data said. WalletHub launches summer study The backstory: With nearly 82% of […]
Gwyneth Paltrow leads visitors through a unique sensory experience at Genesis House. Genesis House In the heart of Manhattan’s Meatpacking District, Gwyneth Paltrow has helped turn a luxury showroom into something resembling a Korean forest. The Forest Within, a new immersive installation at Genesis House, is her latest collaboration—one that fuses nature, tech, and wellness […]
Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the War in Ukraine myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has vowed to travel to Turkey regardless of Vladimir Putin’s plans, raising the stakes in a western-led pressure campaign to get the Russian president to engage in peace talks. Zelenskyy […]
