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A dinosaur road trip through the American West

LoadingAdinosaurroadtripthroughtheAmericanWestRED FLEET STATE PARK, Utah —A three-toed footprint appeared in the rock, slightly longer than my hiking boot.The outlines weren’t crisp, but the impres...

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‘Swim, soak, switch off’: an off-grid cabin stay in the Scottish Borders

A cabin on a farm near Hawick, known for its whisky and woollens, offers wild seclusion – and a great base for exploring an overlooked regionThe tiny, off-grid cabin looked almost unreal: made of r...

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How I Got My Visa to France

I’ve been in love with France ever since my first trip to Bordeaux in 2010. Friends I had met back in Thailand showed me around the area and introduced me to French culture. It was my first time ...

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‘The intimate and the epic’: the best way to understand India is to travel by train

Being a passenger in this vast country is ‘a full-blooded immersion in the local’, says the novelist whose latest protagonist is lured by the romance of the railsI carry my train journeys in my bon...

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Saunas, safaris and silence in Norfolk: a winter weekend on a rewilded retreat

A transformative conservation project encompassing East Anglia’s large but secluded Fritton Lake has high-end hospitality and nature-rich experiences at its heartThe scene is entirely black, white,...

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What to know about Real ID requirements as new TSA fee goes into effect

People traveling within the United States will face a new $45 fee if they don't have proper identification, such as REAL ID, at airport security checkpoints.Some airports have continued to accept c...

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Cool design and wild art on a city break in Metz, north-east France

The small city in the Lorraine region has been put on the map with the aid of two Parisian heavyweights – a loan from the Pompidou Centre and designer Philippe Starck’s quirky new hotelAs I stand a...

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Why western Sicily is Italy’s emerging arts hub

Art is helping to revitalise Sicily’s ghost towns and deserted urban spaces, with the earthquake-hit town of Gibellina becoming Italy’s first Capital of Contemporary ArtFrom the ostentatious baroqu...

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A local’s guide to Milan: the city’s best restaurants, culture and green spaces

In celebration of the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, which starts this week, paralympic swimming champion Simone Barlaam shares his favourite places in his hometownBorn in Milan in 2000, Paralympi...

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A different kind of girls’ weekend: adventure and creativity in Carmarthenshire

Curated getaways in south-west Wales offer wellbeing and crafty fun for groups of women amid beautiful sceneryThe scent of hand-poured candles filled the air in the Little Welsh Dresser, one of Lla...

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Spain sets a new tourism record with nearly 96.8 million foreign visitors in 2025

Spain welcomed a record 96.8 million foreign visitors in 2025, according to the National Statistics InstituteMADRID -- Spain set a new tourism record in 2025 when it welcomed 96.8 million foreign v...

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Trevi Fountain fee goes into effect as Rome seeks to manage tourist flow

Tourists visiting Rome's Trevi Fountain now pay a $2.35 fee for close accessROME -- Tourists hoping to get close to the Trevi Fountain had to pay 2 euros ($2.35) starting Monday as the city of Rome...

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My search for the perfect Danish pastry in Copenhagen

In a city packed with bakeries, how do you find the best? I risked tooth decay to track down the quintessential blend of crisp pastry, an oozy centre and sugary cinnamonOpen sandwiches (smørrebrød)...

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Island-hopping in Sweden: an enchanted maze of tiny isles – only a bus ride from Gothenburg

From a bioluminescent nightime sea to rare wildlife, natural wonders are on tap in the Gothenburg archipelagoOut on the water, paddling across the straits between two small rocky islands, the dusk ...

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The Points Guy shares tips for weather-related travel delays, cancellations amid airline issues

Brian Kelly shared his strategies for travelers amid inclement winter weather.The winter storm ripple effect that left airlines, crews and passengers scrambling with thousands of cancellations and ...

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Common sense and slowing down are the keys to avoiding icy weather accidents

For big parts of the United States, the past few days have brought lots of snow and lots of cold. Where there's snow and cold, there are slips, falls and ice-related injuries.Authorities, first res...

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Airlines work to rebound flights after major weather-related disruptions

American Airlines canceled 16% of its flights on Wednesday.Severe winter weather across the country has impacted airlines and their crews and caused record numbers of flight cancellations and delay...

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Protecting one of the Europe’s last wild rivers: a volunteering trip to the Vjosa in Albania

Now a ‘wild river national park’, the Vjosa needs more trees to be planted to preserve its fragile ecosystem. And visitors are being asked to help …Our induction into tree-planting comes from Pietr...

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Southwest officially ends open seating as passengers take flight with new assigned seats

Southwest Airlines' new seating policy has officially taken flight.On Tuesday, Southwest passengers took their assigned seats for the first time in more than 53 years aboard the low-cost carrier's ...

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US airlines and airports brace for a brutal travel day amid massive winter storm

A massive winter storm set the stage for a brutal travel day Sunday, with airlines warning of widespread cancellations and delays at some of the nation’s busiest airportsLAS VEGAS -- A massive wint...

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10 of the best retreats in Europe to soothe mind, body and soul

Change your life – or just kick back and relax – by connecting with nature, trying a creative workshop, or taking a yoga course somewhere beautifulPlayfulness is at the heart of the Art and Play ho...

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