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You can soar over the Swiss Alps on a giant swing this summer

Attention adrenaline seekers, there’s a new reason to visit the Swiss Alps this summer. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Perched at an altitude of 2,110 metres on the Grand Chamossaire peak at the Villars ski resort is a giant swing. The towering V-shaped structure catapults visitors out over a gaping void with a…

How Dubrovnik is managing overtourism without losing its charm

Dubrovnik has spent almost a decade tackling one of modern tourism’s biggest challenges: how to remain a popular destination without being overwhelmed by its own success, especially when popularity shows no signs of slowing down. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Over that time, city officials have shifted focus from responding to crisis-mode overtourism…

NYC’s new hardest-to-get restaurant reservations all have one thing in common

Forget Japanese omakase, haute Korean set menus and trendy steakhouses. The city’s hardest-to-get restaurant reservations all have one thing in common — they’re Indian. And they’re all terrific. The Subcontinent’s kaleidoscopic, spice-drenched flavors are here at higher quality and in greater variety — from the rich curries of the north…

These are the safest solo travel destinations around the world

Setting off on your first solo trip can be daunting, but there are definitely ways to make it less so. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT While no destination can be 100% safe (the same goes for the city you live in), you can certainly minimise risk by opting to visit a place known…

Dear Abby: My boyfriend wants a baby, but I want my freedom

DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend, “Adam,” and I have been together for four years. We are very much in love and share similar views on most things. We agree that a marriage license is just a piece of paper and our relationship is already a marriage, so we don’t need one. …

This new Spanish cycle route spans 2,180km across 168 municipalities

Travellers eyeing adventures on two wheels in central Spain should add exploring Castilla La-Mancha to their bucket list. A newly launched cycling network, which has a route spanning 2,180 kilometres, is offering visitors a new way to explore the region by bike. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The Rural Bike Conecta CLM, backed…