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10 Famous Explorers Whose Discoveries Connected the World

From Christopher Columbus to Marco Polo, these celebrated—and controversial—explorers made groundbreaking journeys across the globe.

Why Iceland is a top travel destination

Iceland is the land of fire and ice, a geothermal wilderness of glaciers, volcanoes, and waterfalls. Exploring this rugged environment is to leave behind civilization and discover an untamed landscape seemingly shaped by the gods themselves. Browse the gallery and enter a world of extremes.

Dublin-New York portal reopens with time limits after launch marred by ‘inappropriate behaviour’

Dublin-New York portal reopens with time limits after launch marred by ‘inappropriate behaviour’ - Dublin council praises ‘overwhelming majority’ of people enjoying work of art, which had to be shut down over offensive gestures and nudity

A beginner's guide to backpacking in the wilderness

Imagine trekking through the wilderness only carrying a backpack. Whether solo or accompanied, backpacking can be an exciting adventure! But before you lace up your boots and pitch the tent, it’s important to truly prepare. From knowing what to pack to how to dress and even what to do in case of an emergency, you should come ready for anything and everything. Curious to learn how to start your backpacking journey? Click through to find out more.

The Most Beautiful Places in All 50 States

An American-made must-see list.

‘Code red’: How a Ryanair flight with a dissident on board was diverted to Minsk

‘Code red’: How a Ryanair flight with a dissident on board was diverted to Minsk - From the evacuation that took 50 minutes to a sequence of mysterious emails, UN report finds many questions unanswered by the Belarus authorities, writes Simon Calder

The remarkable history of Las Vegas, from desert backwater to Sin City

From the glamour of the 1950s to the slump of the 1980s and freshly found vigour in the new millennium, we trace Las Vegas' history and journey through events that made Sin City.

Sick of tourists, Japan town blocks view of Mt Fuji

A Japanese town mounted a large mesh barrier at a popular viewing spot for Mount Fuji on Tuesday, in an attempt to deter photo-taking by an ever-growing number of tourists. Residents near other popular photo spots in the region, including the so-called Fuji Dream Bridge, have also reportedly complained about overtourism in recent weeks.

Groundbreaking planes that changed how we travel

These are the most influential and important commercial planes to have ever graced our skies.

French forces seek to retake control of key New Caledonia highway amid unrest

Reopening the Nouméa-La Tontouta airport for commercial flights could help stranded tourists leave the island amid France's state of emergency due to armed clashes and chaos. View on euronews

Over 50% of MEA consumers in loyalty programmes want freebies - Euromonitor International

According to research by Euromonitor International, more than 50% of consumers in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) favour discounts and offers alongside free products from their loyalty membership.Photo by Nathan Dumlao on UnsplashNadejda Popova, head of Loyalty at Euromonitor International, said: “Creating lifestyle loyalty programmes by rewarding actions rather than purchases has become an essential focus for brands across industries in the...

Cities with impressive beaches on their doorstep

Are you looking for a city break with a beach thrown in? Cities featuring nearby beaches offer visitors the best of both worlds. You can soak up the culture and the sun. And when it's hot and dry, what better than to hop off the sidewalk and onto to the sand? Click through this list of cities located around the world that have beaches on their doorstep.

First look at new 50p coin marking 80th anniversary of D-Day landings

A new coin marking 80 years since the D-Day landings has been unveiled by the Royal Mint, and to mark the occasion an impressive sand artwork was revealed on Gold beach, where troops landed in 1944.

Hidden gem in the heart of an Aussie city will give you a serene break

Nestled within the walls are a set of picturesque yet cosy suites and a wellness space so peaceful you can feel tension quite literally melt from your muscles...

Sky-high cost of May half-term holidays abroad is revealed

The sky-high cost of jetting abroad during the school holidays is putting huge pressure on parents to go on a trip during term time and accept the fines for taking their children out of class.

Gearing up for Trek4Mandela Kilimanjaro Expedition climb

Illovo Sugar employees were selected with diversity in mind and united in purpose to participate in the Mount Kilimanjaro expedition.

Footprints discovered in New Mexico rewrite American history

Archaeologists have made a staggering discovery about American history and it's all thanks to some footprints. The human tracks, unearthed in White Sands National Park, New Mexico, are the oldest ever to be found on the continent. Scientists previously estimated their age as between 11,500 and 13,000 years, but new analysis has found out that the m...

Discover the 30 most exhilarating Munros

Munros are the tallest mountains in Scotland, all must fit the criteria of a height of over 914 m (3,000 ft). The original list of Munros was first compiled by Sir Hugh Munro in 1891, and has been sporadically updated at various times ever since. There are now officially recognised 282 Munros in total, and in this gallery we show you 30 of the best when it comes to pure challenge and adventure! Click on to discover them.

Afreximbank grants $30m for Silversands Hotel expansion

A $30m financing facility has been greenlit by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) for Joyau Des Caraibes Limited (JDC), the Caribbean arm of Ora Developers. This funding will fuel the expansion of the Silversands Hotel in St Georges, Grenada.Silversands Hotel is part of a luxury chain of hotels owned by Ora Developers, a company renowned for designing and developing luxury lifestyle destinations in unique locations around the world....

Joy as new R26 million museum unveiled in KwaDukuza to celebrate Africa Month

Mahlaba said the KwaDukuza area has a rich history that deserved preservation and said building a museum was one of the ways to preserve the history. He said the museum will help the locals.

Exhibitors show off their tour packages

Exhibitors from various African countries who attended Africa’s Travel Indaba at the Durban ICC found it to be a great opportunity to grow their businesses.

The most popular filming locations in the world

Unfortunately, a lot of the scenery we see in movies today is computer generated, but there's no substitute for real life. Even though Hollywood is synonymous with the entertainment industry, you'd be surprised to know that it's not the world's most popular filming location. And while the most used locations are indeed in the US and the UK, there are a number of other movie settings you'll recognize from around the world. Click through the gallery to discover them!

Sea Harvest fishing trawler had ‘excellent’ record: Families of lost fishermen pray for miracle

The Sea Harvest fishing trawler that sunk with 20 crew on board had been serviced before it rapidly took water and sunk offshore from Hout Bay.

Ferrovial set to offload UK regional airports amid Heathrow deal uncertainty

Ferrovial is planning to sell its stake in three UK regional airports amid difficulties in finalising its £2.4bn sale of a 25% stake in Heathrow. View on euronews

Dali ship finally floated back to Baltimore port months after collapse

The container ship that caused the deadly collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge was refloated at high tide Monday.

Why does food taste so different on planes?

Why does what's served on planes taste so different to what you eat down on solid land?

Beyond Machu Picchu and Cancun: Latin American wonders for a dream vacation

Photos: three European Capitals of Culture to explore in 2024

‘Magical’ town with two castles heralded best place to live in the South West

Weird facts on the world's most mysterious countries

Do you know where Ladonia is? How about Kyrgyzstan? Well, the truth is, many of the countries in this gallery you will have probably never heard of. Or perhaps they are countries that are so closed off from the rest of the world, they become totally arcane. Nevertheless, each of the following countries have at least one quirky factor attributed to them that makes them seem completely strange to the rest of the world. Click through to find out!

Experts finally crack mysterious code in ancient Assyrian temples

An ancient code that has mystified experts for more than a century has finally been cracked. The series of symbols appear in temples across Dūr-Šarrukīn, which was once the capital of Assyria. The Assyrian empire, which stretched across swathes of the Middle East between the 14th and 7th centuries BCE, is considered the greatest of the Mesopotamian...

12 things Americans living in the UK miss most about the US

Collection of paintings on District Six evokes haunting memories

Artworks showcasing the artistic legacy and life of artist Derek Drake will be available for viewing next week.

The mystery of Teonimanu: the Pacific's real-life Atlantis

Most of us rely on hard facts and evidence to piece together human history when, really, we owe so much to oral storytelling and myth. Indeed, whole communities and lands would lie forgotten if it weren’t for the tales our ancestors passed down over the generations. And now it has emerged that an entire island would have been lost to time had it no...

Inside the most historic ancient cities on Earth

From obvious cradles of modern civilisation to captivating cities in the New World, join us on a tour around some of the most historic cities on Earth.

New Caledonia: Australia, NZ send planes to rescue stranded tourists

Riots erupted in New Caledonia after France approved voting reforms unpopular with the French territory's indigenous population. The following violence led to six deaths and left hundreds injured.

We've found the 34 COOLEST hotels on Earth

These are the world's coolest and most unique hotels, from guitar-shaped buildings and suites clinging to cliffs, to underwater rooms and floating resorts.

Cruise ship offers retirees a lifetime ticket for flat fee

Villa Vie Residences has launched their Endless Horizons program, which allows passengers to set sail on the Villa Vie Odyssey ship and take off on a seven continent adventure on May 30.

The hardest languages in the world to learn

Trying to pick up a new language is hard, although the results are definitely worth it. If you’re starting your language-learning journey, it’s useful to know which languages are particularly challenging for native English speakers. These 10 languages are beautiful in their own right—but they have a reputation for being tough for English speakers to learn.

The most bizarre things you didn't know you could rent

Life requires a lot from us these days. Not only do we have to work full-time jobs and secure our basic survival needs, but we also have to have healthy social lives, take care of others, travel, find romance, and keep up with the trends. That's why there have been a plethora of services popping up to help people fill in the gaps. There are normal things you can rent, like cars or apartments, and then there are various people you can rent for various jobs that you probably didn't know existed. From hiring people to apologize for your mistakes, to renting a grandmother, click through to be truly amazed at this strange world we live in.

Two major European airports will let you fly without showing your passport

Two Western Cape hikers rescued after they were trapped in a waterfall

The two hikers, aged 35 and 37, called for help, following multiple failed attempts to recover their entangled ropes after they completed the sixth abseil.

Paris in spring, Bali in winter — ‘bucket lists’ help patients deal with cancer

‘Bucket lists’ can help patients living with terminal and life-threatening illnesses. Through travel, many have taken the chance to fulfil their dreams and experience adventure.

Our oceans are no longer blue

Check-in to the world's best eco-friendly hotels

Here, we green-light some of the best ultra-sustainable resorts that go beyond the norm to incorporate eco-friendly thinking into their design.

Driving tips for saving gas

Scottish foods and drinks you need to try

When it comes to Scottish cuisine, there are many traditional foods to try–from haggis, the country's national dish, to the indulgent deep-fried Mars bar. If you're planning a trip to Scotland, you certainly won't go hungry, and if you're simply curious about Caledonia's culinary offerings, this gallery will get your tastebuds tingling! Click through to discover some of Scotland's most famous foods and drinks.

How film, music can promote SA as an appealing tourism destination

Africa's Travel Indaba, which took place from 13 to 16 May at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre (Durban ICC), featured an engaging media editorial session focused on strategic collaborations and partnerships in tourism. The discussions highlighted South Africa's emerging potential as a hub for film and music, sparking conversations on leveraging these industries to boost tourism growth.Source: SuppliedThe panellists...

American customs that are considered offensive in other countries

Even with the best of intentions, Americans occasionally reinforce negative views of the US by not paying attention to their actions, words, or gestures that are seen as offensive in other countries. If you're set to travel to another country, you'll definitely want to take a look through this list of customs that are considered rude and offensive in other places around the world.

From 2024, you have to pay to travel to the United Kingdom