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How to get paid €5,000 to move to a blissful Sicilian town

Petralia Soprana, perched on a high ridge, is designated one of the most beautiful villages in Italy.

Culture news

Tate exhibition spotlights overlooked female Pre-Raphaelite artist

Elizabeth Siddal is much better known as the Pre-Raphaelites’ ethereal, enigmatic muse and Rossetti’s wife.

Culture news

The best Picasso exhibitions in Spain in 2023

Picasso is revered as one of the 20th century’s most influential artists, with a staggering body of work.

Destinations

What to see in Berlin beyond the Brandenburg Gate

Many tourists just stick to Berlin’s well-known central attractions.

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Travel News

This Spanish town will pay Brits thousands to relocate there

The scheme aims to bolster the local economy.

Earth News

Why Schiphol airport is cutting night flights and noisy jets

The airport acknowledges that the decision could push up the price of holidays as a result.

Earth News

Scientists claim this diet has the lowest environmental impact

La population mondiale devrait atteindre 10,9 milliards d'ici la fin du siècle.

Travel News

New high-speed train will link Rome to the ancient city of Pompeii

The new train route will also connect to Rome’s Fiumicino airport.

Destinations

Skip Amsterdam and head to these European nightlife capitals instead

If you're still keen on visiting the Netherlands, here’s an underrated place to party.

Destinations

What is set-jetting and how is it influencing where we travel?

Around the world, set-jetting is bringing record visitor numbers to everywhere from the jungles of Peru to the countryside of Northern Ireland.

Earth News

What noise does a plant make when it’s under stress?

Plants make noises when they are cut or when they are thirsty.

Destinations

Six of Europe’s best cities for flea markets and vintage shopping

Visiting a flea market also gives an insight into local life and culture.

Moments

What are Europe's cheapest holiday destinations in 2023?

As the cost of living continues to surge, holidays are getting more expensive. But these locations won't break the bank.

Travel News

Croatia drops air border controls for Schengen zone countries

Croatia joined the Schengen Area in January. Now air borders have been dropped in the passport-free travel zone.

Destinations

This Polish city has just been ranked the cheapest place to be vegan

Krakow is one of the oldest cities in Poland and is full of architectural gems.

Travel News

Heartbeat passports? What experts predict for travel in 50 years

Airport check in and security will become increasingly sophisticated - and queue free.

Destinations

When in Rome: The easiest (and hardest) European countries to move to

Only one European country ranked in the top ten for the easiest places to get started as an expat.

Nature

Island effect: Why giant and dwarf species find it harder to survive

The dodo is a well-known example of a phenomenon referred to as the ‘island effect.’

Travel News

The latest rules if you catch COVID while travelling in Europe

Some European countries still require people who test positive for COVID to self isolate for 10 days.

Climate

How can switching off for Earth Hour 2023 help the planet?

Iconic monuments around the world switch off their lights for Earth Hour each year.

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