They’re some of the best in the West. Five California restaurants were honored on a new, national list of the best restaurants in the United States — from a casual San Diego County taqueria to the casual offshoot of a pioneering East Bay farm-to-table eatery. Published annually by the New York…

A treasure-hunting crew searching a legendary 17th-century underwater shipwreck off the Florida Keys has recovered a massive 55-pound copper ingot — the latest find along a trail that its captain believes could lead to more treasure. The ingot was found by divers with Mel Fisher’s Shipwreck Expeditions at the wreck…

From Formula 1 and the FIBA Basketball World Cup to concerts and food festivals, Qatar has unveiled a calendar of more than 560 events stretching through 2027. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The programme comes as the Gulf country looks to build on record visitor numbers following a period of regional uncertainty. Qatar…

International tourism grew just 0.4% in the first half of 2026, with Europe seeing a 3% uptick in arrivals, according to the latest World Tourism Barometer from UN Tourism. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The continent was among the strongest performers, with only Africa seeing a larger growth of 4%. Some 350 million…

When deciding on where to stay in a new city, an obvious place to start is to narrow it down by neighbourhood. Perhaps you want to stay in a city’s old town, or its creative district. Or maybe you just want to be as close as possible to the nightlife…

What’s in a name? Maybe a happy marriage. Spouses who don’t share a last name get divorced far more often than those who do — and they split up sooner, data reveals. Married couples with different surnames call it quits at a 50% higher rate and make it an average…

The world’s most connected airports have just been revealed – and five of the top 10 megahubs are in Europe. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT According to the latest Megahubs Index by OAG, Istanbul Airport in Türkiye claimed the top spot for 2026, overtaking London Heathrow. The rankings are based on the number…

With the ubiquitous nature of social media, plenty of us have travelled with our eyes, seeking out the most photo-friendly spots while away. Others still have planned their trips with their ears, as gig-tripping begins to rival sports tourism. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Someone who prefers to travel with your stomach? Then…

Americans traveling to Cambodia are facing a new warning from the U.S. State Department as officials flag security and safety risks across parts of the country. The department issued a Level 2 “Exercise Increased Caution” advisory for Cambodia on Sept. 15, citing crime, unrest and unexploded ordnance. Located in Southeast Asia,…

Public transport is an important consideration when planning a city break, but now it’s been revealed that prices for getting around are at a new high in half of Europe’s capital cities. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT New research from Greenpeace shows that public transport ticket prices have increased significantly in 14 European…