From K-pop-inspired attractions to coastal towns and mountain escapes, South Korea’s travel destinations are all vying for the public’s vote to decide which deserves a place on a soon-to-be-published tourism directory. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT An ambitious project is underway to map out 10,000 tourist spots across the country. The Ministry of…

San Miguel de Allende in Mexico has just been named the best city in the world by Travel + Leisure. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Following votes from 207,000 readers, the city in Guanajuato, which is known for its colonial-era architecture and arts and culture scene, claimed the top spot in the 31st…

A mom of three claimed she was thrown out of a UK supermarket after a male security guard said that her backless top could encourage someone to untie it. Alixe Galatis, 31, said she was stopped while trying to shop at a Tesco store in Essex, southeast England, with her…

The UK is preparing for a clash to rival the Battle of Stamford Bridge, with former friends pitted against each other, echoing drums and lots of vikings, all taking place in an arena. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No, we don’t mean Norway vs England in the World Cup on Saturday – we’re…

Published on 08/07/2026 – 7:00 GMT+2 As Europe braces itself for another heatwave, demand for holidays in cooler destinations remains a very hot topic in travel right now. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT First coined by Condé Nast Traveller in its 2024 industry predictions, the “coolcationing” travel trend has since evolved, spinning off…

As tourists descend on one of Spain’s most popular summer destinations, the familiar problem of pickpocketing has emerged. Multiple viral videos appear to show tourists being targeted by pickpockets in Mallorca, Spain’s largest Balearic Island. The incidents occurred near Palma, the capital of Mallorca, according to the Majorca Daily Bulletin. In one…

What is, “total dream job?” For the first time in eons, the legendary game show “Jeopardy!” is hiring a new clue writer. The ideal candidate should “demonstrate wit and clarity” — and must also be able to pass the show’s infamous contestant quiz, where topics range from U.S. geography to…

Americans want shorter films— the ideal movie length is just 88 minutes, according to new research. That’s the finding of a new survey of 2,000 people from Talker Research, which indicates Americans want less time in movie theaters overall. While the average ideal movie length came in at just under…

Known for their year-round sunshine, mild climate, beaches perfect for relaxation or watersports, and rich biodiversity, the Canary Islands are a popular tourist destination. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT In 2025, the Spanish archipelago welcomed 18.4 million visitors who stayed for an average of around nine days. Unlike other Spanish destinations, such as…

Published on 07/07/2026 – 14:12 GMT+2 Passengers flying on Qatar Airways from Doha will now be able to breeze through the airport using just their face as their passport following the launch of a new biometric service. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Implemented by Hamad International Airport (HIA) and Qatar Airways, in partnership…