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Can a complete novice cycle the legendary ViaRhôna in France?

An aspiring cyclist decides to push her limits as she rides part of the ‘Alps-to-Sea’ cycleway by the Rhône River.

04/01/2025

Destinations

Fireworks and satire: Reykjavík’s unforgettable New Year’s Eve

Every year, Icelanders purchase more than 500 tonnes of fireworks that pay for Search and Rescue.

04/12/2024

Culture news

Arthur Frommer, author of 'Europe on 5 Dollars a Day', dies aged 95

Arthur Frommer's guidebooks revolutionised leisure travel, by convincing average Americans to take budget holidays abroad.

19/11/2024

Moments

A new Orient Express train is nearly here and every detail is dreamy

Another legend of the golden age of rail travel is awakening.

13/08/2024

Travel News

How Spain’s tourism boom is taking to the seas

The past decade has seen a wave of yacht rental platforms shaking up sailing holidays - and they’re on the rise in Spain.

10/06/2024

Moments

This European country helps pay for its pensioners' holidays

Even expats can benefit from the bonus.

15/02/2024

Moments

Inside the Cypriot vineyards producing ‘the king of wines’

With its indigenous grape varieties and historic wine, Cyprus is an emerging wine destination. Here's how its wineries blend tradition and innovation.

02/09/2023

Travel News

Meet the founder of the first-ever lesbian travel company

“When we first started in the industry, they didn't want to charter to us. And now we're one of the largest charters in the world,” says the founder of Olivia Travel.

14/08/2023

Moments

5 of Europe’s best bizarre museums to go to - and ones to give a miss

Featuring fairgrounds, carriages and magic, these are Europe’s most popular niche museums. As well as those to give a swerve.

01/06/2023

Destinations

What is set-jetting and how is it influencing where we travel?

Around the world, set-jetting is bringing record visitor numbers to everywhere from the jungles of Peru to the countryside of Northern Ireland.

03/04/2023

Explore

Follow those in the know and hit the slopes in Türkiye

In partnership with GoTürkiye

Türkiye may be more associated with summer sports, but it’s also a top ski destination with great value and a wide variety.

27/03/2023

Moments

How to take a 'hush trip': Tips from an expert secret holidayer

Hush trips are a potential solution for workers on contracts that are ungenerous with days off.

13/03/2023

Destinations

11 underrated cities that need to be on your bucket list

If you're looking for something off the beaten track then check out one of these destinations.

29/11/2022

Moments

NFTs: Your next holiday may be one-of-a-kind and slightly intangible

From exclusive hotels offering keyless stays to auctioneers selling one-off experiences, here's how NFTs are taking the travel world by storm.

19/11/2022

Destinations

Beat the crowds: 7 lesser-known destinations to visit in 2023

Looking for somewhere a little different for your 2023 holiday? Here are our picks.

02/11/2022

Moments

Shock and nostalgia: Here’s what travellers will be chasing in 2023

New research has revealed the top travel trends for 2023 - and it’s ‘good news’ for the industry, says Booking.com.

21/10/2022