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The best FIFA World Cup liveries for 2026

The World Cup is among the globe’s greatest shows, and we don’t just mean the on-pitch action: The pageantry on the sidelines is just as important. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Each country – some of which are making their debut – wants to put their best foot forward and showcase their local…

These are the most welcoming European countries for expats

While physically moving abroad might be easy (depending on your passport, of course), actually feeling settled in your new home can take a while. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT There could be a language barrier, or lots of bureaucracy to deal with – and that’s before you get into actually building a community…

Europe’s top listening hotels: Check in for music, DJs and vinyl

Forget rooftop pools and pillow menus, some of Europe’s coolest hotels are now competing on sound. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT From vinyl-only listening bars in Athens to audiophile cocktail lounges in London, a new wave of design-led hotels is turning music into the main event, transforming lobbies, restaurants and basements into immersive…

Inside one of the world’s most popular cruises around Europe

The sight of one of Costa Cruises’ flagship ships, Costa Smeralda, is imposing in the port of Barcelona, the embarkation point for this adventure. It is a giant of up to 20 decks, with more than 2,600 cabins, almost 340 metres long and with capacity for over 6,500 people. ADVERTISEMENT…