How many times has the “let’s plan a trip!” message landed in your friends or family group chat, only for a prolonged back-and-forth about dates, destinations and budgets ends up without anyone actually travelling anywhere. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Flying solo just might be the solution, according to a new global poll.…

A boutique stay in one of Nepal’s most remote areas has just been named the greatest luxury hotel in the world. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The annual list from Robb Report, which first started in 2023, ranks the top 10 properties around the globe before organising the remaining 40 by region. This…

A popular ’70s retro bar known for its secret entrance through a refrigerator in Hollywood was temporarily shut down due to vermin infestation on Thursday. Good Times at Davey Wayne’s in 1611 N El Centro Avenue was shut down by the Los Angeles County Public Health Department on nine different…

Work-life balance and demanding high-stakes jobs rarely coexist and the majority of the workforce across the globe is striving for both at the moment. A California-based cardiothoracic surgeon‘s new perspective suggests that we may be looking at the entire situation through distorted glasses. San Diego’s award-winning, board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon Dr.…

California is putting a digital leash on AI fakes. A landmark new state law taking effect this week will require artificial intelligence companies to add invisible “digital fingerprints” to AI-generated images, videos and audio, giving users a way to determine whether the content they’re seeing was made by a human…

Is it just a slammed bedroom door — or something more? Moodiness is often considered part of the teenage years, but for some adolescents, persistent irritability, withdrawal or changes in behavior may signal something deeper.  Research shows that about 1 in 5 young Americans experiences clinical depression, yet the condition…

A new index ranking the best countries and territories to relocate to in 2026 has just been released, and a Baltic state has come out on top. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Estonia ranked first globally in the Rumavi Global Relocation Index thanks to its banking infrastructure, business opportunities and property rights for…

If you’re planning a short- or mid-haul European getaway, it’s tempting to search for airline tickets. But it might be time to rethink taking a flight and boarding a train instead – as it might even be faster. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT According to Omio, a global online travel booking platform, summer…

DEAR ABBY: I have been with my wife for 17 years. We have three daughters. She doesn’t work, doesn’t have a driver’s license, doesn’t clean and rarely cooks. I often find myself so frustrated at her lack of commitment to the family that I drink and go to bed after…

With a range of new ships set to join fleets around the world, and themed itineraries attracting new and returning passengers, the cruise industry remains buoyant. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Here we look at some of the biggest trends emerging in the cruise travel sector in 2026 and 2027. New cruise ships…