Rebecca Ann Hughes

Destinations

The glamorous German island where Brigitte Bardot loved to party

The island began to gain fame in the 1960s when it reinvented itself as a party hotspot.

10/10/2023

Green News

‘Green’ funeral home in America investigated over putrid smell

Under Colorado law, green burials are legal but state code requires that any body not buried within 24 hours must be properly refrigerated.

09/10/2023

Travel News

Paris bedbugs have already spread to the UK, parasite expert warns

Amid the ongoing bedbug crisis in Paris, an expert has claimed the parasite could already be spreading in the UK.

06/10/2023

Travel News

Seville proposes ban on ‘obscene’ behaviour of stag and hen parties

The mayor confirmed that those who do not abide by the rules would face a fine.

06/10/2023

Green News

Rich nations pledge €8.8 billion to UN global climate fund

The issue of financial support to poorer nations will play a major role during the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference, COP28.

06/10/2023

Explore

5 of Azerbaijan’s legendary hikes that are not to be missed

In partnership with Azerbaijan Tourism Board

Whether you’re looking for adrenaline-fuelled treks or more of a gentle trot with an awe-inspiring view, our pick of Azerbaijan’s top five hikes will inspire you to get your bags packed.

18/09/2023

Culture news

Major retrospective of Pierre Soulages in New York opens this week

Soulages, dubbed “the painter of black,” died in October last year aged 102.

15/09/2023

Food and Drink

France overtakes Italy as world’s largest wine producer

Extreme weather conditions and fungal diseases have ravaged vineyards causing output to drop below 44 million hectolitres in 2023.

13/09/2023

Culture news

MTV Awards 2023: Here are all the winners from this year

For the first time, there was an all-female artist of the year category.

13/09/2023

Culture news

MTV awards: All-female artist of the year category for the first time

Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Doja Cat, Nicki Minaj, Karol G and Shakira are contending for the night's top prize.

12/09/2023

Culture news

Cairo’s 1,000-year-old City of the Dead cemetery razed for new highway

Major Islamic figures, prominent Egyptian politicians, artists and scholars are buried in the cemetery.

12/09/2023

Design

What will Rome’s new Science Museum look like?

The construction will cost around €75 million and will start in 2025.

09/09/2023

Culture news

Cultural digest: Don’t miss these events in Europe this week

This week there's an exciting Netflix release and festivals in Berlin and London.

09/09/2023

Culture news

Will India become Bharat? Why some countries change their name

Bharat is a Sanskrit term found in scriptures from around 2,000 years ago and the G20 summit in India is a perfect platform to let the world know.

09/09/2023

Travel News

Venice tourists will have to pay €5 to visit from next year

After delaying the launch, city officials have given a new timeline from when daytrippers will have to pre-book their visit and pay a fee.

08/09/2023

Culture news

Amateur metal detective makes ‘gold find of the century’ in Norway

The plan is to exhibit the find at the Archaeological Museum in Stavanger, about 300 kilometres southwest of Oslo.

08/09/2023

Culture news

Museum lifts decades-long ban on photos of Picasso’s Guernica

For decades, visitors were forbidden to photograph the masterpiece, even without flash.

08/09/2023

Culture news

Blue plaque scheme could be expanded across England

There are more than 1,000 of the markers in the capital celebrating historic people and places.

08/09/2023

Culture news

See Lady Di’s sheep jumper: Fashion Icons show opens in New York

The iconic items will be on display from September 7 to September 13 at Sotheby's New York galleries.

07/09/2023

Culture news

Four 1,900-year-old Roman swords discovered inside Dead Sea cave

Archaeologists believe the weapons were seized from the Roman army and stashed in the cave by Judean rebels.

07/09/2023