With clean air, vast green spaces and more saunas than cars, Finns have plenty of reasons to be cheerful According to the World Happiness Report, the cheeriest country in the world is one nature-loving Nordic nation – Finland. On paper, it’s not hard to see why. It’s one of the world’s least corrupt countries, built…
Santa is coming and these pubs are going to town with their tinsel and fairy lights, as well as hosting special drinks and events over the festive season It’s hard to imagine a list of Christmassy pubs without the maximalist Churchill in Kensington. Its outside is usually covered in flowers, while inside, where Thai food…
The Malaysian government has announced the extension of the visa exemption for Indian nationals until December 31, 2026. This move aligns with the country’s ASEAN chairmanship and preparations for Visit Malaysia Year 2026. A similar exemption has been granted to Chinese nationals. The visa liberalisation plan aims to boost Malaysia’s economy and tourism sector.
I took the scenic route to Daugavpils, birthplace of the abstract artist – a world of breathtaking colour, kindness and cold It’s a funny time of year to be visiting Latvia’s second city, Daugavpils, in the far south-east of the country. It’s midwinter and an icy blast has swept across northern Europe, bringing with it…
Share a tip on a peerless architectural or sculptural creation, ancient or modern – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break The Seven Wonders of the World was a list of peerless architectural and sculptural creations from the ancient Mediterranean and Middle East drawn up in the 2nd century BC by Greek travellers…
The rapid advancement of generative AI (gen AI) offers exciting possibilities for enhancing the travel experience. For instance, gen AI can analyse vast amounts of data to provide personalised recommendations, streamline booking processes, and even predict travel trends. Gupta feels, by leveraging artificial intelligence (AI), a travel superapp could offer unparalleled convenience and efficiency, making…
From Cornwall to southern Scotland our tipsters celebrate the joys of a cosy inn on a cold winter’s day The Ship Inn in Porthleven is perfect for watching storms sweep in from the Atlantic and envelop its eye-catching clock tower, while you enjoy the fire and excellent bar. If the pub’s 17th-century walls could talk…
Speakers including Amitabh Kant, former CEO of NITI Aayog and G20 Sherpa of India, who is one of the architects of Incredible India brand, said that India cannot afford to withdraw from international destination marketing completely as inbound tourism not only brings foreign exchange for the country but also uplifts the image of the country.
The longest night/shortest day is celebrated at the famous prehistoric site, but there are many other atmospheric locations to welcome the returning of the light on 21 December From the outside it looks like a grass-covered UFO, its curved, chalk-white walls gleaming amid the green countryside. Yet inside is one of the most impressive prehistoric…
The capital’s Overground routes have been rebranded to reflect the distinct flavours of neighbourhoods they cross – as these station to station strolls reveal In a major rebrand, London’s six (previously all orange) Overground lines have been given new names and new colours to reflect the identity of the neighbourhoods they run through (and make…
