Lifestyle

Why more travellers want adventure over relaxation when on holiday

Traditional beach breaks could soon be overtaken by active holidays and “darecations”, as travellers increasingly seek adrenaline rushes and outdoor adventures over lounging with cocktails and a holiday book. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Challenge-based trips and bids for full throttle adventure in particular are seeing more interest in recent years. Pinterest has…

Scientists discover food that can help you poop out microplastics

There’s been much debate about whether we actually ingest a credit card’s worth of plastic per week. These new findings won’t help you poop money, but they do suggest certain foods might rid your body of a portion of that plastic. Probiotic foods — those teeming with beneficial lactic acid…

Four Seasons just launched its first-ever yacht

The Four Seasons brand can be found across the globe, from its first property in Toronto to its latest in Cartagena set to open this spring. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Now the hospitality company is expanding its presence off-shore with the launch of its first-ever yacht. The inaugural vessel, Four Seasons I,…

World’s first hydrogen-powered cruise ship hits major milestone

Published on 23/03/2026 – 13:30 GMT+1 Viking Libra, the world’s first hydrogen-powered cruise ship, recently hit a major construction milestone. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Operated by cruise line Viking, the ship was floated out on 19 March at Fincantieri’s Ancona Shipyard. This is a process during which the dry dock is filled…

Spanish court orders Airbnb to pay €64 million fine

Airbnb has suffered another setback in the Spanish market. On Monday, the High Court of Justice of Madrid (TSJM) rejected the company’s request for interim measures to suspend payment of the nearly €64 million fine imposed on it by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs in December 2025. As a result…

Dear Abby: My alcoholic ex-boyfriend is stalking me

DEAR ABBY: A former boyfriend, “Ray,” is an alcoholic. He has been through rehab twice, but it didn’t do any good. He won’t stop. He keeps saying we’ll work it out.  I don’t understand why Ray can’t get it through his head that I no longer want to be with…