The Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King in Liverpool has earned a prestigious upgrade to Grade I status, officially recognising it as a building of exceptional architectural and historical importance. Designed by Sir Frederick Gibberd and completed between 1962 and 1967 over Sir
This summer, travellers are invited to explore the birthplace of passenger railways along a beautifully redeveloped route in County Durham. The Stockton & Darlington Railway (S&DR), inaugurated on 27 September 1825 as the world’s first public steam railway, not only carried coal
Thousands of residents took to the streets across southern Europe on Sunday in dramatic demonstrations against overtourism. In Barcelona alone, around 600 protesters armed with water pistols unleashed coloured smoke, plastered stickers reading “Neighbourhood self‑defence, tourists go home” on shopfronts, and rallied
Armenia has announced a major update to its travel policy, allowing visa-free entry for residents of all Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, effective 1 July 2025. This move marks a significant shift in Armenia’s approach to international tourism and signals its ambition
Florence is poised to regain its celebrated skyline as the much‑mocked 60‑metre crane obstructing views of the Uffizi Galleries since 2006 is finally being dismantled, signalling a joyous restoration for locals and visitors alike. For nearly two decades, the towering structure, dubbed
Strolling through Zadar’s historic heart, one is transported across millennia, surrounded by Roman colonnades and medieval spires, yet at the water’s edge a futuristic soundscape hums beneath marble steps. The Sea Organ, a masterpiece of ambient architecture, channels ocean waves through hidden
Hilton has announced a major expansion in India with the introduction of two new hotels at Delhi’s Aerocity, a rapidly developing business and tourism hub near Indira Gandhi International Airport. The new properties will include a 150-room Waldorf Astoria and a 350-room
Aix-en-Provence, the birthplace of Paul Cézanne, is set to host a major retrospective exhibition this summer, celebrating the life and work of one of the most influential artists in modern art history. Running from June 28 to October 12, the Musée Granet
Wego, a leading travel app in the MENA region, has partnered with Turespaña, the Spanish Tourist Office, to launch a campaign aimed at showcasing Spain’s summer offerings to travelers from the Middle East and North Africa. This collaboration marks a strategic effort
Air India’s launch of a direct flight from Delhi to Manila, set for October 1, 2025, represents a pivotal moment for both India and the Philippines. This new route will not only reduce travel time but also serve as a cornerstone in
