Lifestyle

How Gulf airlines are enticing passengers back to the Middle East

The US-Israel attack on Iran has seen travel to the Middle East plummet, with early estimates putting the cost to the tourism sector at €515 million a day. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT While the ceasefire in April saw some tourists return to the region, and we expect the signing of a Memorandum…

Dear Abby: I feel like I’m dating a married man

DEAR ABBY: I have been dating a wonderful man for 10 months. He was married for 45 years until his wife died after a five-year illness. He is kind, thoughtful, smart, generous, and romantic. Our relationship is exclusive, and things could hardly be better. Recently, he and one of his…

This new astrotourism centre is set to open near AlUla

It’s been a big few years for astrotourism, with the solar maximum bringing the strongest northern lights shows in a decade and the Artemis II mission filling a new generation with space-related wonder. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT It shows no signs of slowing down, either, with an eclipse across Greenland, Iceland and…

This cave village in France offers a natural escape from extreme heat

As temperatures soar across France, the troglodyte village of Trôo is drawing attention for an unusual advantage: homes carved directly into rock that stay cool even during extreme heat. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Located north of Tours, the village is known for its cave dwellings, some of which are still inhabited today.…

Why you should walk Romania’s Via Transilvanica hiking trail in 2026

The damp air has seeped beneath my rain jacket and left me fully chilled, but ahead is my salvation – a wood-hewn table and benches under a little wooden roof. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Our shivering hiking group huddles beneath the structure, which does little to block the wind, but it’s not…

Campbell’s rolls out new soups, adding first-ever gluten-free option

Campbell’s signature red-and-white soup cans are evolving, as several new soups join the historic brand’s lineup. Campbell’s Condensed Gluten Free Banza Chickpea Pasta and Chicken Soup With gluten-free eating becoming increasingly common among Americans, Campbell’s has partnered with Banza to launch a new gluten-free version of its iconic condensed chicken noodle soup.…