News By Travelers

24/04/2020

My 20 Pics Of Nocturnal Bangkok’s Mysterious Neon Glow

During the July heat of the Buddhist Holiday, Asalha Puja, I landed in Bangkok on a journey to uncover the hidden nocturnal side of the Thai capital with my new photobook and series, Bangkok Phosphors.

22/04/2020

Thought to be more than 4,000 years old, the Dolmen of Guadalperal was “invisible” for almost 60 years – until it unexpectedly reappeared.

20/04/2020

Step into the world of America's most notorious gangster

Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse in Chicago holds a darker history than its name would suggest. If these walls could speak, they'd tell the tale of mob operations during the Al Capone era.

18/04/2020

Rijeka in Croatia: the culture capital that knows how to party

The city that’s joint European Capital of Culture for 2020 is a joyous mix of influences with a riviera ripe for exploring, too

16/04/2020

At 22 Years Old, I Came Alone In Kyrgyzstan To Meet Nomadic People In The Mountains

In Kyrgyzstan, more and more nomads choose a sedentary life for half the year. This phenomenon is called semi-nomadic. During the winter, nomadic Kyrgyz live in villages to escape the harsh winter.

14/04/2020

Everything about Lord Howe, a reef-rimmed tropical island 780km north-east of Sydney

Everything about Lord Howe, a reef-rimmed tropical island 780km north-east of Sydney, is laidback – except for the fervour with which its locals protect their paradise.

12/04/2020

Italian town Teora hopes to lure new residents by paying their rent

After numerous dying Italian towns have offered houses for sale for just over a dollar to encourage new residents, Teora in Italy is offering to pay toward the rent of anyone who moves in.

10/04/2020

In a whirl: aesthetic overload in Vienna

Art, music, coffee, chocolate cake … the Austrian capital, also the cultural heart of Europe, has it all

07/04/2020

16 Amazing Places In Western Australia

Western Australia, what a place. One of the most isolated regions on the planet, it is a perfect destination for those looking to embark on a unique road trip, whose nature is the main attraction.

04/04/2020

Canada’s little-known geological wonder

On the remote Purple Sands Beach, the sand can appear in a spectrum of chromatic hues, ranging from lavender to magenta and sometimes even pink.

01/04/2020

Made for travel: When tourists demand something to see

Whether influenced by popular culture or chosen based on a convenient location, these places were built just for visitors and their cameras -- and, perhaps, their wallets.

29/03/2020

Favourite hidden spots in Europe: readers’ travel tips

Pace yourself for a treasure trove of hideaways – from pirates’ lookouts in Mallorca to fishing villages in the Asturias and dinky Lapland ski resorts

28/03/2020

Luxembourg Just Became The First Country To Make Public Transportation Free

Luxembourg has become the first country in the world to offer free public transportation as an attempt to reduce congestion from car traffic.

28/03/2020

The re-discovery of a long-lost Greek city

For more than a decade, archaeologists have been excavating the remains of Thouria, an ancient Greek city that could be more important than they had anticipated.

28/03/2020

9 things that will make flying on an airplane better

Airlines and airports could do more to improve our flying experience. Aviation buffs weigh in on nine needed improvements that would better aviation for everyone.

27/03/2020

The sweet air of the Cévennes: a British writer on life in the rural heart of France

As the Cévennes national park celebrates its 50th anniversary, Adam Thorpe reflects on how the “intricate hills” of the Massif Central protect its wildlife – and way of life

27/03/2020

This Baby Zach Ryan Has Traveled More Than You

Meet Zach Ryan, this 12 years old baby is born in Paris, 12 years ago. 3 fathers at the beginning, he has only one now because the others get fake human living babies. He stays young, getting his vitamines from drinks and crazy adventures.

27/03/2020

Rebuilding the world’s northernmost town

Changing weather has brought avalanches to Longyearbyen in Svalbard. But the small Arctic community is fighting the onslaught by relocating large parts of their town.

27/03/2020

Why Britain's hated Pacer trains just won't go away

Bus-on-rail Pacer trains were introduced to Britain in the 1980s. Forty years later, what was supposed to be a temporary measure is still in service, much to the anger of commuters tired of discomfort aboard what has for some become a symbol of the UK's north-south economic divide.

27/03/2020

The best new European rail journeys for 2020

Timetables for the year ahead highlight new day and night services across Europe to destinations including Vienna, Brussels and Berlin, with easy connections into eastern Europe