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10 of the best learning holidays in Europe for 2026

From rock climbing in the Peak District to honing your creative writing skills in Crete, why not take a break with like minds and fellow learners this year?Even complete beginners will soon be scal...

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‘It’s bigger than Hogmanay’: Shetland’s Up Helly Aa Viking fire festival

The raucous celebration of the new year and the islands’ Nordic heritage culminates in the ritual burning of a longship – and much drinkingBeyond a misty veil, dawn breaks above Shetland – sort of....

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REAL ID requirements, plane crashes and more were top transportation stories in 2025

2025 was a turbulent year for aviation, with deadly crashes and fiery incidents, yet Americans took to the skies as air travel soared to record-breaking levels.Here's a recap of some of the biggest...

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‘A watery gold sunrise lights the turbulent water’: the wild beauty of the Suffolk coast

Coastal erosion may threaten the area around Southwold, but a new ‘movable’ cabin makes a great base for exploring its windswept beaches, remote marshes and welcoming innsThe crumbling cliff edge i...

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Noodles taste better at 12,000 feet

(Salwan Georges/The Washington Post)Your reward for climbing Mount Fuji? A steaming bowl of udon and an unforgettable sunrise.December 25, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. ESTJust nowMOUNT FUJI, Japan —The climb ...

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Federal judge upholds Hawaii's new climate change tax on cruise passengers

A federal judge's ruling allows Hawaii's new tourist tax, which includes a levy on cruise ship passengers, to take effect in 2026HONOLULU -- A federal judge’s ruling clears the way for Hawaii to in...

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Judge upholds Hawaii's new climate change tax on cruise passengers

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‘It’s a social hub more than a pub’: Scottish community reopens its local inn just in time for Christmas

As pubs nationwide buckle under soaring costs, one Argyll village spent three years buying and restoring theirs – and has ambitious plans for the futureIt’s opening night at Scotland’s newest commu...

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The 8 Best Airbnb Experiences in Tokyo

Tokyo is one of those cities that feels endlessly deep. You can visit a dozen times and still discover new food stalls, hidden shrines, late-night bars, quirky subcultures, and neighborhoods that f...

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Stargazing in the Lake District: a new forest observatory opens in Grizedale

There’s no shortage of stunning scenery and daytime activities in the Lakes. Now, an observatory is offering stellar nocturnal events tooA tawny owl screeches nearby in the dark and her mate replie...

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Flight rules make ‘Home Alone 2’ plot less plausible today

Panic erupts in the McCallister household as soon as the day begins. The parents' alarm clock never rings, bags and coats spill across the floor, and the family barrels out the door to catch a flig...

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I took my kids to Lapland on the Santa Claus Express – but would the big man deliver?

If meeting Santa is on your family wishlist, this trip on a festive sleeper train from Helsinki to Rovaniemi, with reindeer and huskies thrown in, is Christmas with jingle bells onChristmas was onl...

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Holiday travel: Storms, wind and fire danger slam US coast to coast

Friday is expected to be one of the busiest days for holiday travel.Traveling for the holidays Friday may be turbulent, as gusts and widespread rain move into the Northeast, fire warnings persist i...

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Why west Cornwall is the perfect place to mark the winter solstice

With ancient standing stones and modern midwinter festivals, the West Penwith peninsula is a land of magic and mysteryThe light is fading fast as I stand inside Tregeseal stone circle near St Just....

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A winter tour of Luxembourg’s fairytale chateaux – on the country’s free bus network

This tiny country is awash with atmospheric castles, many of which you can stay in, making for a magical wintry break. And it won’t cost you a cent to travel between themThe top of the tower had di...

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10 Realities of Long-Distance Travel (and How to Handle Them Over 60)

Traveling alone over 60 is not for the faint of heart. It’s a mix of stubborn independence, quiet courage, mild delusion, and the firm belief that if you just get through these 45 hours, paradis...

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Best Cruise Lines for Dining

These cruise lines with the best food offer delicious dishes, standout venues and stellar service.Courtesy of Viking, Virgin Voyages, Celebrity Cruises, Explora JourneysTaking a cruise transports y...

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U.S. News Best Vacations: Familiar Favorites and Adventurous Outliers

Rome and Tokyo top world's best vacations; natural wonders rank highly on 2026 lists.GETTY IMAGES'Tis the season for travel lists. It seems like every few days, a different publication announces th...

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Underground art: exploring the unique designs of London’s tube seats

Most metros use plastic or metal, but the distinctive fabrics on London’s network are full of clues to its historyWhen I first came to London from Yorkshire in the late 1980s, I found the tube repl...

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Why I love Portscatho in Cornwall – especially in winter

It’s a far cry from the sun-kissed beaches of Cape Town where she grew up, but the simple pleasures of a seaside village in Cornwall draw the author back year after yearThe idea of the sea that I g...

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Where the real Rudolph lives: reindeer herding with the Sami people in Sweden’s wild west

In the snowy mountains of Grövelsjön, visitors can get a rare glimpse into a little-known traditional way of life – and sleep in a tipi under the starsOn the summit of a snow-covered hill, two men...

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