Wizz Air UK has announced that it plans to operate charter flights between the United Kingdom and the United States for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The budget airline said it had “officially received the necessary permits” for travel to the US. It hopes to provide tailored charter…

Cologne’s most-visited attraction, its UNESCO-listed Gothic cathedral, is set to introduce an admission fee later this year. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Church officials from Cologne Cathedral said in an announcement on 5 March that the charge was being added because of rising maintenance costs. The Catholic cathedral’s chapter said it will start…

Published on 10/03/2026 – 16:05 GMT+1•Updated 11/03/2026 – 8:22 GMT+1 A number of upcoming European cruises have been cancelled after several vessels were unable to leave ports in the Arabian Gulf amid regional tensions. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has forced operators to suspend sailings and…

Bonfires, cooking s’mores and making lifelong friends – summer camps spark memories of halcyon days for many of us. But what if you could relive those experiences as an adult? ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT In the US, adult ‘sleepaway’ camps have been around for a while. Now, summer camps for grown-ups have…

Slovenia’s capital Ljubljana has been named the best creative city destination in Europe for 2026. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Unveiled at the 13th Creative Tourism Awards, Ljubljana took home the top prize for “integrating creativity into its identity, tourism strategy, and long-term urban development”. The city was also praised for its creative…

Hit your 40s and suddenly find yourself seeing red over slow walkers, dishes in the sink or even your partner’s breathing? Blame it on the change. “It is not just ‘being moody,’ and it is not a personality flaw,” Dr. Michelle Sands, a licensed naturopathic physician who specializes in women’s…

In news that will delight all fans of Infernal’s 2004 pop banger, the night train from Paris to Berlin is set to restart later this month. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT ÖBB and SNCF stopped running its night train service on this route – which only launched in 2023 – in mid-December last…

Airlines mishandled approximately 33.4 million pieces of luggage in 2024, including those delayed, damaged or lost. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Although data shows that baggage handling is improving, it still ranks as a top frustration for flyers. According to Flight Centre’s Global Survey, 47% of travellers worldwide named lost luggage or baggage…

Travellers are facing rising airfare costs and reductions in flight schedules as the conflict in the Middle East causes oil prices to soar. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Experts predict ticket prices could remain elevated for months even if the war de-escalates. Increased demand on flight routes that avoid Middle East and Gulf…

Published on 16/03/2026 – 8:00 GMT+1 Travelling with the little ones does not always give the whole “relaxed holiday vibe” for parents. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT From struggling in airport queues, carrying all the extra essentials and dealing with the odd tantrum, even a short one- or two-day trip away can take…