There are plenty of fantastic European locations well off the beaten path

Standing on a vista overlooking Budva, Montenegro, Lorena Knapp (in the middle with blue top) poses with her cycling group from Cycling Albania on their "Balkan Express" trip. (Photo courtesy Lorena Knapp) How do you choose your next vacation...

Politico: Inside Paul Manafort’s comeback – his failed attempt to rehabilitate Berisha in Washington

Brescia, Italy, is not the most obvious place for a disgraced American politico to make a triumphant return. But when Paul Manafort appeared at a political event there in April — less than five years after his convictions on financial and lobbying...

The role of the right wing in student protests in Serbia

Neither left, nor right, nor civic, nor nationalist. Despite the student movement’s position of not taking sides on issues that could polarise Serbian society, a year of mass anti-government protests has been marked by right-wing and nationalist...

Ryanair issues key boarding pass rule for all UK passengers from November 12

Ryanair hopes to eliminate almost all airport check-in fees once the move to digital boarding passes is implemented(Image: Getty Images) Ryanair passengers will no longer be able to use paper boarding passes from next week. The budget airline will...

New Flights Launching From 2 Major U.S. Airports To This Trendy European Country

What do you think the trendiest European country is right now? There's undoubtedly some heavyweight contenders — Albania? Montenegro? Perhaps even Moldova? Hate to break it to you, but none of these awesome destinations are receiving direct...

Man Of The Hour: Wei Koh’s love letter to horology

SINGAPORE – Mr Wei Koh has never merely told time. He has also spent two decades shaping the culture around it. At 55, the son of ambassador-at-large Tommy Koh has channelled his boundless curiosity into a global lifestyle empire. Mr Wei Koh...

Experience eerie elegance: The ultimate haunted hotels and upscale Halloween getaways

There’s just something magical about autumn. The golden glow of the trees, the crisp bite in the air, and that unmistakable sense that something spooky might be lurking around the corner. As someone who absolutely loves Halloween, I can’t help but...

Beautiful European country that's 21C in October and less than three hours from the UK

If you're looking for a sunny autumn escape without the long-haul flight, Albania could be your perfect pick. With direct flights from the UK available via Wizz Air, Ryanair, and British Airways, this underrated gem in Southeast Europe is just...

The very affordable city 3 hours from London with £2 pints and autumn sun

Tirana definitely won't break the bank For a stunning autumn getaway, there's no need to splurge or journey far. In fact, one of the most breathtaking destinations is practically on the UK's doorstep. Albania is an extraordinary country, bursting...

Summorum Pontificum pilgrimage triples as FSSP runs out of Hosts

Thousands of pilgrims travelled to Rome for the annual Summorum Pontificum pilgrimage from Friday 24 October to Sunday 26 October, celebrating the Traditional Latin Mass under the aegis of the Pope in the heart of the Catholic Church. This year,...

These are officially the 50 best bars in the world for 2025

It’s official, the drinks world has spoken. The World’s 50 Best Bars 2025 list was announced Wednesday, October 8, in Hong Kong, and for the first time ever, Asia has claimed the No. 1 spot. Topping this year’s list is Bar Leone in Hong Kong, a...

‘OXI’ in Art and Film: How 1940’s ‘No!’ Echoed Through Greek Culture

On October 28, 1940, Greece’s refusal – ‘OXI’ – to the Italian ultimatum sparked not only the triumphant Albanian campaign followed by years of brutal occupation, but also an artistic wave that carried defiance, grief, and hope. Painters, poets,...

10 overlooked European destinations to visit in 2026

Europe’s major cities may steal the spotlight, but beyond the tourist hotspots lie towns and regions quietly preserving their charm. With overtourism prompting new travel restrictions and rising costs in popular capitals, 2026 is the year to...

‘It’s not cheap to move from one country to another:’ This US couple relocated twice before ending up in Bulgaria

As they hike to the group of glacial Seven Rila Lakes in Bulgaria’s Rila Mountain, Maureen Thomson and Jeremy Myers take in the cool mountain air and exhale slowly. The US couple, who relocated last year to Bulgaria in the eastern Balkans, say the...

Boycott guilty of not understanding depression, says England's Strauss

COLOMBO // Andrew Strauss, the England captain, believes Geoffrey Boycott is guilty of a "fundamental misunderstanding" of depression, following the commentator's crass comments about Mike Yardy's withdrawal from the World Cup. Speaking on UK...

A neighborhood joint in Hong Kong has been named the world’s best bar

No one knows for sure how many bars exist on Earth, but there are likely millions of spots around the world where patrons can get a glass of wine or a bottle of beer. But within that number, how many offer cocktails that are served inside giant...

Major change to Ryanair boarding passes to affect all passengers

Ryanair flight(Image: PA Wire/PA Images) Ryanair passengers will face a change when using the airline from November 12. The airline is moving to 100% digital boarding passes, meaning all passengers will receive the boarding pass to their Ryanair...

Rescuing Lake Prespa through cross-border activism

"Three countries, two lakes, one destination," says Greek environmentalist Mirsini Malakou, who has worked toward this vision in the Balkans for 30 years. Malakou is head of the Society for the Protection of Prespa (SPP), a Greek non-governmental...

Inside Brook House: The Human Cost of the UK’s Abuse-Filled Privatised Immigration Detention System

Support our mission to provide fearless stories about and outside the media system Packed with exclusive investigations, analysis, and features Nigerian-born Kazeem Akimwale was detained in the Brook House immigration detention centre, next to...

'I feel the vibe:' Thousands attend Punta Gorda Culture Fest

PUNTA GORDA, Fla. — People enjoyed Spanish flamenco dancers, indigenous Guatemalan jewelry, and Caribbean cuisine at the seventh annual International Culture Fest in Punta Gorda on Saturday. "You travel the globe without leaving your backyard,"...