Travel
Exploring Taüll, Vall de Boí and Val d’Aran in the Spanish Pyrenees
Here’s a confession – this is actually “take two” of this specific travel tale. Originally, I had started writing about how a relaxing week-long…
The autumn travel bucket list: Our top picks for holidays in Europe
Forget mourning the end of summer. Autumn might just be one of the best times of year to travel in Europe – bringing fewer crowds, lower prices and…
Malta off the beaten track: Discover its quieter, more authentic side
Do you know the two countries you can reach by ferry from Sicily? Even boat travel geeks might struggle with this one. One is Tunisia – reachable…
Travelling to Europe? EES border checks are changing this weekend
On Sunday 6 September, the EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) emergency flexibility measures will come to an end. Over the summer, member states were…
Hotel revamps signal quiet luxury revival of Venice’s Lido island
The crème de la crème of the world of cinema has been jetting into Venice for the 83rd edition of its International Film Festival. The glittering…
‘A Dubai invite’: Registrations close after 90,000 applications
Published on 04/09/2026 – 13:56 GMT+2 Dubai has now closed registrations for its ‘A Dubai Invite’ scheme after receiving more than 90,000…
Budva: How Montenegro’s dazzling riviera town is winning over Europe
There is something both disconcerting and fascinating about the road trip to Budva in the height of summer. On one side lies the Adriatic…
Behind the lens with the ‘really bad photographer’ in Iceland
As the old adage goes, a picture is worth a thousand words. Light, shadows, depth of field and colour can all be used to capture a sense of place and…
The world’s longest cruise just set sail from Rome
Jules Verne’s Around the World in 80 Days has inspired plenty to follow in the fictional Phileas Fogg’s footsteps, circumnavigating the globe by…
These are the world’s most beautiful hotels – and No.1 is in Ireland
Our priorities when choosing a hotel are incredibly personal. For some, it’s all about locations, location, location. Others won’t accept anything…