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Why a trip to Sweden could be just what the doctor ordered

What if you could travel to a country on a doctor’s orders to improve how you feel? This Scandinavian country might just be the perfect prescription. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT According to Visit Sweden, the country’s unique way of life, which emphasises balance and easy access to both nature and culture, makes…

National strikes ground all Charleroi Airport flights on Tuesday

Nationwide union action in Belgium this week will force all flight operations from Brussels South Charleroi Airport, the country’s second busiest, to a standstill. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT On Tuesday 12 May, three major trade unions, socialist ABVV, Christian ACV, and liberal ACLVB, will stage demonstrations in protest of economic reforms introduced…

These are all the 2026 travel trends to know aboutFrom seeking out sil

Travellers today are thinking more about the why behind their holiday rather than the where, according to Hilton’s 2026 Trends Report. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Based on survey data from more than 14,000 travellers across countries including Germany, the UK, the US and Australia, the report shows that travel is driven by…

Greece unveils framework to curb overtourism and protect special areas

Greece has presented its new Special Spatial Framework for Tourism, at a crucial moment for the future of the country and its sustainable development in the midst of overtourism. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The Ministers of Tourism, Olga Kefalogianni, and Environment and Energy, Stavros Papastavrou, said that the aim of the spatial…

I survived two botched boob jobs — here’s why I have no regrets

Botched twice, blissed out the third time. After two breast augmentations left her uncomfortable, disappointed and scrambling for answers, a California woman says she finally got the results she’d been chasing — and now she’s warning other women not to rush into surgery without doing serious homework. “Looking back, I…