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24 beautiful islands in Europe you've probably never heard of

Discover Europe's lesser-known but beautiful island destinations.

Inside the world’s largest hotel with a theme park and replica of Times Square – from just $23

UK city named 'must-visit' for 2024 alongside Paris and Maui - but it's not London

The northern city has been named alongside destinations including Paris, Maui, Vienna and Thessaloniki.

Is nothing sacred? Pro-Palestine protestors graffiti WWI memorial

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators defaced a World War I memorial in New York City's Central Park on Monday evening, daubing the base of a statue with graffiti.

Mystery as British father, 65, goes missing in Thailand

David Goldthorpe, 65 from Edinburgh, was expected to return home on Sunday but never boarded his flight from Phuket to Doha, Thai police confirmed.

Who took home prizes at this year’s European Museum of the Year Awards?

The awards honoured museums and leaders across categories including inclusion, sustainability and community participation. View on euronews

Snap! Evening Standard: Best Photos of the Day from around the world

Snap! Evening Standard: Best Photos of the Day from around the world - See the best images of the day from around the world.

Map shows Heineken pubs re-opening this year in UK

Terrifying urban legends from Japan

These Norwegian churches are the last of their kind in the world

Nestled in the hills and valleys of Norway’s hostile climate are a series of medieval buildings that are testaments to the test of time. These are the country’s stave churches, and they are significant not only in their architectural splendor, but also in their rich history. What's more, there are only 28 of them left in the whole world! Intrigued? Click through this gallery as we take a closer look at each of them.

Moment sharks are spotted at beach in Menorca sparking closure

Moment sharks are spotted swimming at popular beach in Menorca sparking its closure. Coastguards hoisted the red flag and called emergency services after the fin of a seven-foot blue shark was seen above the water line, perilously close to the coast.

Explore the history of the world’s biggest castles

Here we take a look inside the greatest and biggest castles around the world and uncover the epic stories they have to tell.

40 beautiful images show the most historic places in the world

Feast your eyes on these spellbinding images from the Historic Photographer of the Year Awards 2022, which show off some of the world's most storied sites in all their glory.

Iconic British seaside treats that are slowly going extinct…

America's best theme parks beyond Disney

From huge sites dotted with hair-raising roller coasters, to smaller family-owned affairs, the USA has no shortage of amusement parks.

Is purgatory mentioned in the Bible?

Many of us are familiar with the concepts of heaven and hell, but how about purgatory? What is it, really? Is this some space in-between, like a waiting room for sinful souls who haven’t earned a direct ticket to heaven? And if so, how does one end up there? Plus, is it even mentioned in the Bible? In this gallery, we delve into the history of purgatory. Click on to learn all about it.

35 incredible family-friendly holiday destinations

These are the must-take holidays and experiences for all the family

Rare cosmic event may reveal Stonehenge’s mysterious link to moon

Rare cosmic event may reveal Stonehenge’s mysterious link to moon - Ancient monument’s station stones may have been placed to align with moon’s extreme positions during ‘major lunar standstill’, which occurs every 18.6 years

The most memorable designs in Met Gala history

Inside the Met Gala: A fairytale forest, woodland creatures, and some starstuck first-timers

NEW YORK (AP) — Sauntering through the hallways of the Metropolitan Museum of Art on the way to cocktails, James Corden spread his arms out comically, like he owned the place. “Let me know if you want me to talk you through any of this,” he said, pointing to the precious art on the walls, joking around with Jeff Bezos and his partner Lauren Sánchez, who happened to be walking behind him. It was all in fun, but Corden, like many celebrities, is a...

The best luxury villas for sale in the Canary and Balearic Islands

Looking to make your dream of owning a holiday home or luxury villa in Spain a reality? Whether you're actively searching or simply exploring your options, you've come to the right place. Picture yourself unwinding amidst some of the world's most captivating sandy beaches, pristine waters, and year-round sunshine. And we're not talking about the distant Caribbean; we're talking about the enchanting Spanish islands.

PICS: Best beauty looks at the Met Gala 2024

New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art was the place to be to see the A-listers pose up a storm for the Met Gala 2024. Everyone from JLo to Demi and Zendaya, SJP and Ariana Grande donned their bespoke gowns for the Sleeping Beauties-themed fashion extravaganza. There were wigs, skinny brows and flowers galore adorning the […]

The world's most spectacular hotel pools ranked

Explore the world's most spectacular hotel swimming pools, from Bali and Norway to Ireland and the USA.

In Bolivia's Andes, neighbors settle disputes with Tinku ritual combat

By Santiago Limachi SAN PEDRO DE MACHA, Bolivia (Reuters) - In the high altitude Bolivian town of San Pedro de Macha, hundreds of Indigenous Quechua men and women take to the streets for a ritual dance and combat known as the "Tinku", involving hand-to-hand combat between neighbors to settle disputes. The Tinku, a word that in Quechua means "encounter" and in the local Aymara dialect "physical

If you want to belong, find a third place

Your neighborhood watering hole is more important than you think.

I spent 18 months and $34,000 traveling the world but was burnt out and unhappy—this was my No. 1 mistake

"I was living my dream," traveling in Asia and South America for a year and a half, writes Helen Zhao, but felt "burned out and hollow," until a realization hit.

These Long-Flight Essentials Start at Just $10 on Amazon

Don’t just survive your next trip—thrive!

Luxury beach town goes to war with locals renting homes to tourists

Residents are set to duke it out Tuesday over whether short-term rentals should be broadly legalized on the little island off the coast of Massachusetts.

Indigenous America's most sacred landmarks

Thought 'off-grid' meant forgoing luxury? Think again: Amazing cabins located in some of the most picturesque spots in England and Wales that are kitted out like boutique hotels

They form a portfolio of accommodation by new retreat holiday company Shacks. The cabins sleep between two and three guests and Fido can even come, too.

Rediscovered Caravaggio masterpiece to go on show at Madrid's Museo del Prado

Madrid’s Prado Museum has confirmed that a painting which almost sold for the price of a Macbook at auction is in fact a long lost work of the Italian master painter worth tens of millions. View on euronews

The 15 most dangerous places in the world no tourist should ever visit - full list

Some of the most dangerous places can be found in the USA, Australia, Thailand, and Russia. Some are so dangerous, that tourists are banned from going.

Asylum seeker encampment along Dublin city's Grand Canal has doubled in size since the weekend

The encampment has grown in size from roughly 50 to 100 tents.

Near-Life Experience by Rowland Bagnall review – the time traveller’s life

Poetry is a form of scrutiny, an inquiry that, when it succeeds, advances further than it is possible to go in prose. Rowland Bagnall’s attractively questing second collection is an investigation of consciousness. Like Virginia Woolf, he records moments of being although, unlike her, his moments are likely to be guarded and seldom ecstatic and to involve openly philosophical reckoning. He is curious about how to situate himself – and by...

Amazing stories behind famous photographs

The 15 oldest trees in the world

Southern Ocean Lodge, Kangeroo Island: an eco hotel on Australia’s Galapagos

Southern Ocean Lodge, Kangeroo Island: an eco hotel on Australia’s Galapagos - A phoenix-like rebirth, after devastating bush fires in 2020, means the much-loved Southern Ocean Lodge is back — and even better than before

The 20 Best Luggage Brands Worth Investing In

From Samsonite to Rimowa, Tumi to Away—here's what you need to know about each one.

Bedding down in the lion's den: Inside a new bubble lodge at an animal reserve that offers a taste of Africa... in the wilds of KENT

Hannah Summers stays in the new Lookout Bubble at Port Lympne wildlife park. 'We're close enough to snack on, were it not for an electric fence,' she writes.

11 Lightweight Luggage Picks That'll Make Traveling a Zillion Times Easier

Take that, overweight baggage fees!

American castles and palaces you didn't know existed

When we think of castles and palaces, Europe often comes to mind. But it turns out there are also some magnificent ones stateside. Sure, you won't find real medieval castles, but there are many historically-relevant and beautiful structures that are definitely worth a visit. In fact, the US is home to several palaces and castles that look like they're straight out of a fairy tale! Ready to embark on a historical journey through the grandest castles and palaces in America? Then click on!

Never lose your keys again - Apple AirTags more affordable thanks to Amazon deal

If you are always losing your keys or want to keep an eye on your luggage then now is a good time to invest in Apple's clever AirTags.

Boeing's Starliner first crewed space flight called off shortly before launch

The first crewed flight of Boeing's Starliner spaceship was dramatically called off around two hours before launch after a new safety issue was identified, officials said Monday, pushing back a high-stakes test mission to the International Space Station. Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams were strapped in their seats preparing for liftoff when the call for a "scrub" came, in order to give engineers time to investigate unusual readings...

A voyage down the most beautiful rivers in America

The United States is blessed with some of the most spectacular rivers in the world, mighty waterways like the Colorado and the Mississippi. Also meandering across the nation are perhaps less well-known but equally attractive and appealing watercourses such as the Kenai, Deschutes, and Niobrara. All these rivers support different habitats and ecosystems and provide excellent recreational opportunities, including angling, kayaking, and white-water rafting. So, which of these destinations offer the most picturesque waterway getaways? Click through and embark on a voyage down the most beautiful rivers in America.

Chinese migrants are now using Mexican IDs to travel into the US

It is thought the IDs are being made and sold by cartels so that migrants travelling to the US from Asia and elsewhere can pass checks by Mexican police as they travel through the country.

Passenger hides baby snakes in his pants and tries to board flight

Snakes were almost on a plane in Florida after a man attempted to sneak them on an international flight.

The up and down history of the airship

When the first airships took to the sky in the mid-19th century, the odd-looking vessels created an aviation sensation. Developed as a successor to the hydrogen balloon, the airship enjoyed its golden years in the 1920s and 1930s. But after the disaster that was the Hindenburg explosion in 1937, airship passenger travel effectively ended. Recently, however, the airship has enjoyed somewhat of a comeback, both as a commercial and military mode of transport. Click through for a uplifting flight through the history of the airship.

Britain's oldest surviving WW2 veteran - aged 109 - honoured with Spitfire flyover

Donald Rose, 109, watched on as two of the iconic aircraft passed over his care home in Ilkeston, Derbyshire. The war hero, who received the Legion D'Honneur, was a sniper and former Desert Rat

American cities that look and feel like Europe

America’s European heritage can be found everywhere, but some cities and towns across the US really feel like they belong in the Old Continent. Many of these places were settled by European immigrants in the 18th and 19th centuries and their legacy continues to this day. From architecture to traditions, there are places in the US that truly look and feel like Europe. In this gallery, we take you on a journey across America and bring you a list of places you can visit if you’re looking for a European feel, without having to cross the Atlantic. Click on to get to know them.

Heading to Milan? These Are the 21 Travel Essentials to Pack

Don’t leave the house without these jet-setter must-haves.