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Sardinia might pay you €15,000 to move there. Here's the full details.

The Italian government has set aside €45 million for the relocation grant - enough for 3,000 grants.

Travel News

Who owns this tiny, uninhabited island and what’s all the fuss about?

Several bottles of spirits have been buried on a barren rock in the Arctic. Here’s why.

Nature

Scientists find ‘long-extinct’ giant tortoise alive in the Galápagos

The last known ‘fantastic giant tortoise’ was found in 1906. Now, scientists have discovered another one.

Travel News

Japan reopens to international tourists with strict rules

After two years of locked borders, Japan is reopening to small groups of 'test tourists' on chaperoned package tours.

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Destinations

These 6 private islands are cheaper to buy than an apartment in Europe

You could have hectares of tropical paradise for the price of a one-bed flat in France.

Travel News

Could underwater tunnels finally link up the remote Scottish isles?

Inspired by the Faroe Islands, one British politician is keen to link up the Scottish islands through a series of tunnels - but is this a good idea?

Destinations

Which are the best islands to visit in the Philippines?

Here's why you should visit the Southeast Asian archipelago with the world's best diving.

Destinations

Ibiza shuns beach club parties in favour of green tourism

Ibiza could be set to ditch its nightlife image, as new sustainability legislation provides a pathway for a greener future in the Balearics.

Destinations

Croatia drops all entry rules: Here are the 9 best places to visit

In partnership with Croatia

From castles, churches and theatres to food, wine and music, we've put together a list of nine places you should visit to get your dose of Croatian culture.

Travel News

Hawaii residents beg tourists to stop visiting in post-pandemic boom

Tens of thousands of extra tourists are making Hawaii’s roads, beaches and restaurants practically unusable.

Climate

27,000 tremors shake Azores island as scientists try to solve 'enigma'

The number of daily quakes in Sao Jorge has decreased in recent days but experts are not sure if that trend will continue.

Destinations

An inspiring trip awaits on Procida island, Italy’s Capital of Culture

With a poetic programme of events lined up, Procida is well worth the short boat ride from Naples this year.

Ukraine

Snake Island sailors freed in Ukraine war prisoner exchange, says Kyiv

The 13 soldiers had famously defied Russian warships at the very start of the invasion.

Portugal

Azores island authorities prepare evacuations amid earthquake fears

Six straight days of minor tremors have stoked fears of a possible major earthquake or volcanic eruption.

Ukraine

Snake Island border guards are alive and well, says Ukrainian navy

The 13 border guards were initially reported dead after refusing to surrender to Russian forces and swearing at them.

28 February 2022

Destinations

Formentera: Why you should visit the lesser-known Balearic island

Formentera might not have an airport, but with stunning white sand beaches, it's well worth the 30-minute boat trip.

26 January 2022

Destinations

Gorgona: The prison island with tropical rainforests and a dark past

Popular with ecotourists now, this Colombian beauty spot harbours a brutal history.

14 January 2022

Italy

Italy: new COVID rules threaten to isolate the country's islanders

Unvaccinated residents of a number of islands in the southern European country might find themselves stranded since the new regulations require the full jab to use the ferries to the mainland.

10 January 2022

Italy

Italy's islands will be 'exiled' by vaccine restrictions, warn mayors

Under new restrictions on Monday, citizens must have a "super green pass" to use modes of transport such as boats.

Moments

I spent 6 months in Greece as a digital nomad. Here's how you can too

I moved to a village on the northeastern coast of Greece's biggest island, Crete, and this is why you should too.