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Europe dominates ranking of the world’s most eye-catching cities
As the end of August brings (marginally) cooler weather to the northern hemisphere, travellers who have sensibly shunned hot urban centres might be looking to get back to city breaks. For a little inspiration, hotel chain Premier Inn decided to try to…
Man plunges 120 feet into creek while taking photo at famous national park
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A man survived a serious fall into McDonald Creek at Glacier National Park thanks to the intervention of a Good Samaritan bystander. The man who fell was identified as Ken Nurse, who was visiting the Montana park…
Lost city in area tied to biblical Exodus may have finally been discovered in Egypt
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Archaeologists in Egypt have uncovered new evidence that could help pinpoint a long-lost ancient city along a military route, with possible ties to the biblical Exodus. The discovery was announced by the Egyptian…
Whale museum with rooftop viewpoint to open in Norway in 2027
A new museum is set to take residence on the northern tip of a Norwegian island next year. Aptly named The Whale, it will be dedicated to knowledge and experiences centred on the world’s largest mammal and is set to open to the public in June 2027 in Andenes…
Boater’s stunt to awaken sleeping polar bear backfires after brazen horn blast
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A boater in Norway was hit with a hefty fine after intentionally using a ship’s horn to wake a sleeping polar bear. The incident happened this month while a boat was traveling in Lomfjorden in the Svalbard…
Spain predicted to overtake France as most-visited country by 2040
In 2025, France retained its title as the world’s most visited country, breaking its own national record for tourist numbers. The country welcomed 102 million international tourists, accounting for 743 million overnight stays, the country’s Economy Ministry…
118-year-old mystery cracked as divers discover lost warship beneath the waves
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Divers recently uncovered the remains of a Royal Navy warship off the Isle of Wight — 118 years after it went down. The ship, HMS Tiger, sank in 1908 after colliding with another Royal Navy warship, the 10,000-ton…
Lost city tied to biblical Exodus may have finally been discovered in Egypt
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Archaeologists in Egypt have uncovered new evidence that could help pinpoint a long-lost ancient city along a military route, with possible ties to the biblical Exodus. The discovery was announced by the Egyptian…
Boutique hotel with spectacular views opens on Crete’s western coast
Crete has long been a top holiday destination in Greece as the home of Europe’s best beach, incredible archaeological sites and plenty of delicious dishes. If you’re planning a visit (or revisit) and want to escape the crowds, you might want to look at this…
Unexpected twin-city breaks you can take by sleeper train in Europe
Across Europe, travellers are rediscovering the perks of the sleeper train, with overnight rail services making it possible to link cities that might otherwise feel too far apart for a single trip. By rail, there’s no need to see each destination as a…