Rebecca Ann Hughes

Green News

Scotland gives green light to €600M ‘hollow mountain’ water battery

The subterranean hydro power station has become known as ‘Hollow Mountain’.

27/07/2023

Experiences

Paris, Vienna, Split: The best value sleeper trains in Europe

With welcome packs, bike storage and spectacular views, these budget sleeper train trips are also more enjoyable than taking the plane.

26/07/2023

Travel News

€1 train tickets: How to see France on a budget this summer

Explore the Hauts-de-France region on a budget this summer.

26/07/2023

Travel News

Row-by-row: What is the correct way to exit a plane?

Here’s how social media users think you should exit a plane.

25/07/2023

Experiences

What is the most popular country for digital nomads?

One of the best ways of getting information about becoming a digital nomad is by talking to those who have done it before.

25/07/2023

Green News

Slow disaster: Inside the Indonesian village being engulfed by the sea

More than 200 people live in what is one of Indonesia's fastest-sinking areas.

25/07/2023

Culture news

Barbiecore: Europe’s landmarks turn pink ahead of film release

Europe’s landmarks turn pink ahead of film release on 21 July.

19/07/2023

Culture news

Italy wants fewer foreigners running its museums and galleries

Cecilie Hollberg won landmark court cases to protect the marble masterpiece David’s familiar image against misuse.

19/07/2023

Culture news

Paws in pews: Churches in the UK welcome dogs at services

Some parishes hope admitting four-legged friends will boost congregation numbers.

18/07/2023

Design

Siena Cathedral's 14th-century floor temporarily unveiled to visitors

The vast marble floor is uncovered twice a year for a few weeks.

17/07/2023

Design

The hotels in Europe putting design centre stage

When selecting furnishing, “hotels are normally looking for something a bit more wow in terms of installation and maybe larger in scale,” designer Alexander Lamont says.

16/07/2023

Conscious Travel

Best wild camping spots in Europe and the laws you need to follow

If you want to save money on hotels and reconnect with nature, a summer wild camping trip is perfect.

15/07/2023

Culture news

Lisa Marie Presley’s cause of death revealed

Presley, the only child of music legend Elvis, died on 12 January aged 54.

14/07/2023

Culture news

France will reimburse you for mending clothes instead of binning them

Fixing instead of ditching is a growing trend in fashion, with clothes producers and stores getting on board.

14/07/2023

Culture news

Europe's biggest festival of Japanese culture opens in Paris

To celebrate Japan World Expo 2025, the official mascot Myaku-Myaku is travelling abroad for the first time and making an appearance in Paris.

13/07/2023

Travel News

Ranked: The best and worst European countries for expats

A survey of over 12,000 expats reveals the best places to live in Europe if you're looking for a good work-life balance.

11/07/2023

Travel News

Italy transport strike on Friday to hit major cities

A ‘black Friday’ is expected tomorrow after Confail Faisa, a trade union for bus, tram and underground workers, announced a nationwide strike.

06/07/2023

Destinations

Luxury on a budget? Explore Turkey’s turquoise coast this summer

You can have a deluxe holiday in Bodrum without the price tag.

05/07/2023

Destinations

The most beautiful pink places to visit in Europe

Here are some of the best pink sights around Europe.

04/07/2023

Travel News

Simplon-Orient-Express to launch new Brussels to Venice route in 2024

The Simplon-Orient-Express is made up of restored historic carriages from the 1920s.

03/07/2023