Capella Hotels’ forthcoming European debut promises a transcendent fusion of deep heritage and contemporary elegance in Florence, breathing new life into an 800-year-old convent complex by 2027. Nestled along Via San Gallo, mere steps from the Duomo and Piazza della Libertà, this
China’s Harbin–Dalian high‑speed railway has crossed a remarkable milestone, carrying over one billion passengers since its launch in December 2012. This achievement goes far beyond ridership numbers – it showcases a transformative leap in engineering, enabling high‑speed rail to thrive in one of the
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
Charity Adventure Organiser of the Year – London 2025 Charity Challenge is a multi-award-winning company operating fundraising challenges all over the world to raise funds for global good causes. From the North Pole to the South Pole, and covering deserts, rivers, mountains,
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
