Destinations

Searching for serenity? Punt through the 'Green Venice' of France

Fall in love with slow travel as you explore the Marais Poitevin by boat and bike.

03/06/2023

Moments

Family train travel: Is Interrailing with kids a good idea?

My family of five travelled Europe by train for just €645 for the month. Here’s how we did it.

28/05/2023

United Kingdom

Life with mum and dad: More UK adults still living with their parents

Nearly five million Brits are still living with mum and dad, a statistical agency has found.

10/05/2023

Culture news

Are Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson long lost brothers?

The actors think they might share the same father, after McConaughey's mother made a shocking revelation.

15/04/2023

Greece

Orthodox Christians in Greece struggle to afford Easter goodies

The cost of living crisis is hitting the Easter holiday hard in Greece, as some Orthodox Christians struggle to afford holiday goodies.

12/04/2023

Ireland

Joe Biden to visit small Irish town Carlingford to trace family roots

Ahead of US President Joe Biden’s four-day trip to Ireland, the town of Carlingford in the Republic of Ireland, one of his ancestral homes, is making preparations for his visit

11/04/2023

Tech News

'Sharenting': France to stop parents oversharing children's images

In France, you may have to think twice before sharing images or videos of your child online. The government wants to penalise the practice.

10/03/2023

Moments

How my best friend and I put guilt aside and keep travelling as mums

International Women’s Day is a good reminder for mothers to set aside time for themselves to pursue their passions.

08/03/2023

Travel News

This family turned a devastating diagnosis into a worldwide adventure

Parents Sebatien and Edith want to make memories that will last a lifetime.

27/02/2023

Health news

Ukrainian soldiers are freezing sperm to 'leave something behind'

A fertility clinic in Kyiv is offering free fertility services to Ukraine's soldiers amid a future, potentially devastating demographic problem.

22/02/2023

Serbia

Russian immigrants prepare for Orthodox Christmas in Serbia

Russian immigrants prepare for Orthodox Christmas in Serbia amid unseasonably warm winter temperatures.

06/01/2023

Europe News

Danish demand over Turkish worker's language test 'unlawful', says ECJ

A Danish restriction requiring a language test for a Turkish man residing in the country in order for his wife to get a permit is unlawful, the EU court said.

22/12/2022

Culture news

Best of Culture 2022: Day 16 - Top Films of the Year

The debut film by Panah Panahi – son of acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi, who was sentenced to six years in prison by the country’s oppressive regime this year – is an equally heartbreaking and heartwarming family drama.

16/12/2022

Moments

Seize the moment: How adventure travel is taking hold in 2023

Active travel is in demand in 2023 as more travellers beat the WFH slump by combining nature immersion with exercise.

27/11/2022

Moments

Solo travel: The women celebrating their divorce by hitting the road

Bookings for solo female travellers have soared this year and one particular group is taking advantage of newfound freedom.

01/11/2022

Travel News

Crete: Woman killed after 'huge rock' crushes holiday rooms

The rock destroyed two rooms, killing a woman and injuring her son. The victim's 51-year-old husband was in a different room and was unhurt.

31/10/2022

Travel News

A Netflix documentary inspired this family of five to sail the globe

Five years ago, Erin Carey and her husband left Australia to sail around the world with their three children.

30/10/2022

Russia

Russia is taking children from Ukraine, US think tank says

Children are continuing to be taken from battle zones in Ukraine for adoption in Russia - that's according to the US Institute of War, which cites confirmations from Russian media.

27/10/2022

Travel News

Four budget alternatives to Guy Ritchie’s luxury holiday camp

Guy Ritchie’s new summer camp probably won’t be cheap. Here are four budget alternatives for the rest of us mere mortals.

15/10/2022

The Dialogue

Born to lead: Western Australian Premier on how his convictions get him through tough times

In partnership with Media City

Mark McGowan steered his state through the Covid-19 pandemic, a real test for any leader. He explains to The Dialogue how his military service shaped his life and prepared him for a role as a public servant.

28/08/2022