By&nbspDavid del Valle Published on 19/05/2026 – 8:43 GMT+2•Updated 9:10 Situated 3,700 kilometres from the epicentre of the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, another of the great strategic arteries of world trade has become the stage where global tourism seeks answers to uncertainty, on the eve of the peak…

The world is designed around our right-handedness. From school desks to handshakes, life has adapted to fit the needs of the 90% of people who biologically identify as a “righty.” But the question of why the overwhelming majority of human cultures favor the right hand has long puzzled scientists seeking…

Alex Blum, 71, and his three biological brothers all gather together for the first time in midtown. Blum, adopted at birth, found his long-lost siblings through a DNA test. Their mother, Lee Hart, told her younger sons their older brother died at birth, a story they doubted. On a recent…

The beauty of In-N-Out lies in its consistency — you’ll get the same crisp lettuce, toasted bun, and signature spread at any of its 400+ locations. But any true burger connoisseur knows that now all locations are created equal. In the Golden State, the venue, history and aesthetic can truly…

What better way to celebrate America’s 250th birthday than by owning a piece of Lady Liberty? Americans can now own a piece of history, thanks to Alchemist Mint, a precious metals operation based in Rhode Island. The mint announced last week that it will be making a limited-edition coin, named…

For years, we’ve been hearing about travel trends that involve getting off the grid like deadzoning or digital detoxing. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Think it’s time to put your money where your mouth is? Then you might be interested in this Greek island that’s up for grabs. Makri, which is part of…

DEAR ABBY: My sister-in-law, “Carla,” has had a “girlfriend,” “Susan,” for the past year who she has never met or spoken to. They only text. Carla says they plan to be married when they meet, which is canceled repeatedly. When I have asked, Carla has confusing reasons why they can’t…

As fears mount over jet fuel price surges, more and more European travellers are opting for short-haul or domestic travel this summer, according to Airbnb. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT New data from the short-term let booking platform has shown that 25% of travellers in countries including France, Germany, Sweden, Portugal and the…

One of Europe’s most crowded tourist cities is cracking down on cruises and their passengers, with the mayor of the city pushing to fast-track a tax hike on short-stay passengers. Barcelona mayor Jaume Collboni on Wednesday said he wants cruise passengers to pay up to $9.30 (8 euros) per night, a…

Since it started in 2012, The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride has raised over $60 million for men’s health. Dan Abraham is riding for his 12th year. He says he is riding for men’s health, suicide prevention and prostate cancer awareness. Kris Noble rode in the event for his first time. Noble…