Art Fridamania: Why has Kahlo’s face - and monobrow - become so iconic? Stylised and simplified, Kahlo’s likeness can now be found on t-shirts, tote bags, eye masks, phone cases, oven mitts and plant pots. 23/06/2026
Moments Why you should walk Romania's Via Transilvanica hiking trail in 2026 The hiking trail runs 1,600km across Romania through 400 villages in 20 different ethnic and cultural regions. 21/06/2026
Travel News Venice entry fee could be hiked to €50 under new proposal The council is also evaluating whether to extend the fee to the entire year, or perhaps include more dates. 19/06/2026
Travel News Is it now safe to travel to the Middle East? Here's the latest advice The new advice makes it easier for British holidaymakers to travel to destinations like Dubai and Doha. 19/06/2026
Climate How sea level rise is threatening Italy’s Cinque Terre coastline Beaches, ports and, during extreme events, even the railway line that runs through the Cinque Terre National Park are at risk. 15/06/2026
Moments ‘Attenborough effect’ sees interest surge in Rwanda’s gorilla tourism In Rwanda, access is capped, permits are limited, and growth is deliberately restricted to protect the species. 15/06/2026
Climate Record winter heat in Antarctica is worrying scientists The new heat record comes amid a prolonged heatwave that has seen maximum daily temperatures above zero degrees for three consecutive weeks. 13/06/2026
Climate As Hungary’s third-largest lake dries up, ecosystems are at risk The dire situation has arisen from prolonged droughts, lack of rainfall and decades of water mismanagement. 12/06/2026
Moments El Niño: What the weather phenomenon means for travellers The UN’s World Meteorological Organisation now warns there is an 80% chance El Niño develops this summer. 09/06/2026
Destinations Dua Lipa’s wedding sees searches for Sicily locations soar In Italy, Google searches for the singer's wedding location have increased by 94% in the last week. 09/06/2026
Travel News All of Sardinia's beach rules you need to know to avoid fines Sardinia continues to cap the number of holidaymakers that can visit its famous beaches in summer. 09/06/2026
Destinations These are the most peaceful places in the world to travel to right now The Global Peace Index – the world's most comprehensive annual ranking of peacefulness across 163 countries – has released its top ten for 2026. 09/06/2026
Destinations The lesser-known countries on the rise in 2026 The latest UN Tourism report has highlighted all the ways travel is changing in 2026. 08/06/2026
Travel News This Scottish island is closing one day a week after tourism surge After featuring in a BBC show, Ulva received “unprecedented interest” from holidaymakers, according to local ferry operators. 05/06/2026
Travel News Air passenger traffic has dropped in Europe. Here’s why An industry group says that while marginal, the decline “marks a significant milestone” for Europe’s aviation sector. 04/06/2026
Travel News This new map shows all the night trains running across Europe in 2026 The 2026 edition shows five new connections already running or lauching this year. 04/06/2026
Ecotech Here’s why Europe’s heatwave is bad news for renewables - even solar Soaring temperatures can actually hinder some kinds of renewable energy output, even sun-absorbing solar. 01/06/2026
Climate EU saved over €50 billion in 2025 by lowering fossil fuel imports Investing in renewables has also ensured greater energy security at a moment when the war on Iran is destabilising supplies and forcing up costs. 30/05/2026
Climate Air con is overheating Europe’s energy system. Is there a solution? Experts are urging alternative ways of cooling, including opting for lower-emission air conditioning units and more strategic house designs. 29/05/2026
Art The fantastic four: Stand-out pavilions at the 2026 Venice Biennale The national pavilions that chime with Kouoh’s core values of nurture, intimacy and reflection are those that quietly steal this year’s spotlight. 16/05/2026