Burnt out by London life, this Alpine getaway felt like stepping back in time
Italy is a feast for the eyes but extra ‘experiences’ can give authentic memories you’ll savour (Picture: Getty) Out of the kitchen window I can see the crystal-clear water of Lake Maggiore sparkling...
View ArticleWhere is cannabis legal around the world and where can you only use it for...
Campaigners have been pushing for wider legalisation in many countries (Picture: Getty) More than 147,000,000 around the world use cannabis, making it one of the most popular and readily available...
View ArticleThe luxurious European city with free public transport for tourists
Tourists don’t have to worry about extortionate transport costs (Credits: Getty Images) Switzerland is renowned for its breathtaking mountains, pristine lakes and beautiful cities. But, it’s also one...
View ArticleWe finally know which came first – the chicken or the egg
This has baffled scientists for a while now (Picture: Getty Images) It is the age old question that has baffled everybody – what came first the chicken or the egg? Well scientists believe they have...
View ArticleMap shows the world’s safest countries to be in if WWIII breaks out
These countries offer some of the best chances of survival An escalation in nuclear threats from Russia has raised concerns that tensions with the West could trigger a catastrophic global war....
View ArticleMap shows the countries where assisted dying is legal
MPs voted in favour of the assisted dying bill today (Picture: TOLGA AKMEN/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock) Today MPs took the historic step towards legalising assisted dying in England and Wales. A majority...
View ArticleThe 2025 Metro travel calendar — best destinations for every month this year
For end of year sun, head to the Azores (Picture: Getty) When it comes to the perfect getaway, timing is everything. Just because a destination is most popular in one month of the year, doesn’t mean...
View ArticleRed pandas break out of Swiss zoo after heavy snowfall
Two red panda cubs made a run for it and escaped into a nearby forest (Picture: Walter Zoo instagram.com/walterzoo) A pair of red pandas broke out of their zoo enclosure and escaped into a nearby...
View ArticleThe European holiday spots giving freebies for travelling by train
Tourists can reap the benefits of travelling by rail in 2025 (Picture: Shutterstock) Train travel is having a renaissance, and tourists can now enjoy perks such as free spas and £50 off hotel rooms...
View ArticleEurostar rival plans direct trains from London to Germany and Switzerland
It’s good news for European travellers (Picture: Bloomberg via Getty Images) British travellers may soon be able to reach top European destinations in under six hours via high-speed trains departing...
View Article11 weird laws from around the world – six impact European holidays
Make sure you know the rules before you jet off (Picture: Getty Images) If you’re heading abroad for your summer holidays this year, you should be mindful of the laws in your chosen destination....
View ArticleThe best destinations with Maldives-style water villas – and five are in Europe
Floating water villas aren’t exclusive to the Maldives — there are plenty of options closer to home (Picture: Granada Luxury) We’ve all seen the TikToks of thatched-roof cabins perched above...
View ArticleUK’s richest family convicted of exploiting servants
The group were accused of trafficking servants (Picture: AFP) Four members of the wealthy Hinduja family have been sentenced to four years in prison for exploiting vulnerable domestic workers. The...
View ArticleThree missing after huge landslide crashes down on Swiss Alps village
A massive landslide has badly damaged a village in the Swiss Alps (Picture: AP) Three people have been reported missing after a terrifying landslide ploughed into a village in Switzerland. Brutal...
View ArticleBurnt out by London life, this Alpine getaway felt like stepping back in time
Italy is a feast for the eyes but extra ‘experiences’ can give authentic memories you’ll savour (Picture: Getty) Out of the kitchen window I can see the crystal-clear water of Lake Maggiore sparkling...
View ArticleThree shot dead in sleepy Swiss town ‘after private row’
The deaths were reported in the village of Vetroz in Valais, a Swiss canton known for its wines The bodies of three people have been discovered at two separate locations in the Swiss canton of Valais....
View ArticleHoliday photos taken 15 years apart reveal devastating loss: ‘It made me cry’
How the Rhône glacier retreated over 15 years (Picture: Duncan Porter) A tourist who returned to a Swiss glacier with his wife to recreate a treasured photo from 15 years ago was devastated by what he...
View ArticleWhere is cannabis legal around the world and where can you only use it for...
Campaigners have been pushing for wider legalisation in many countries (Picture: Getty) More than 147,000,000 around the world use cannabis, making it one of the most popular and readily available...
View ArticleThe eight-word message users will hear in suicide pod
A ‘suicide pod’ known as ‘The Sarco’ is seen in Rotterdam, The Netherlands (Picture: AP) The final eight-word message people hear before they use a suicide pod has been revealed. The capsule, made by...
View ArticleThe luxurious European city with free public transport for tourists
Tourists don’t have to worry about extortionate transport costs (Credits: Getty Images) Switzerland is renowned for its breathtaking mountains, pristine lakes and beautiful cities. But, it’s also one...
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