Always one to do things a little differently, the city of Copenhagen has opened its first ski slope, and, in case this wasn’t unusual enough, it’s on top of a power plant. Skiers ski on a conveyor belt up an artificial ski slope on a waste incineration plant. Image by Steffen Trumpf/picture alliance via Getty […]
London’s answer to the High Line in New York is set to open next month with back-to-back festivals, sober raves and Damien Hirst art installations all in the works. The Tide is located on Greenwich Peninsula, London’s new creative hub. Image by Uniform Elevated parks are must-have symbols of urban redevelopment in cities like New […]
In the aftermath of a cruise ship crashing into the docks of the Giudecca canal in Venice, the city’s mayor has urged Unesco to place the city on its World Heritage site blacklist. A cruise ship crossing the Grand Canal in Venice. Images: Andia/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) Locals protested on the streets in […]
On Monday, 24 June, the International Olympic Committee assigned the 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games to Italy. The games of Milan-Cortina 2026 will take place in a variety of different locations around three regions of Italy, and if you want to step ahead of the curve and plan your Olympic holiday with time to […]
Fans of escape room challenges will be able to take on one that has an artistic and decidedly royal twist. The Queen’s Gallery at Buckingham Palace in London is hosting an activity called Escape Room: Leonardo Artmergency! every Friday and Saturday for the next few months. The art gallery at Buckingham Palace is turning into […]
The Airbnb team in Australia has plans to revitalise the classic Aussie country pub. Drawing in new hosts and new travellers to small rural communities, the Country Pub program will begin with five of Australia’s favourite pubs, nominated by anyone, for a makeover grant. The country pubs project wants to bring travellers to rural areas. […]
If you tend to miss your dog while on holiday, a hotel in Bali is offering “puppy therapy” sessions that may be able to help you with that if you stay there. A hotel in Bali offers guests puppy therapy sessions. Image: Puri Garden Hotel and Hostel Puri Garden Hotel and Hostel in Ubud has […]
Moleskine’s iconic black notebooks have long been a must-pack for the self-reflective traveler, and with the debut of its new accessories collection, the company is expanding into uncharted territory while still keeping in touch with its roots. The Traveller Journal includes trip-planning tips and an eight-year calendar for long-term travel goals. Image by Moleskine Officially […]
What do James Bond, Kenny Rogers, and Kim Kardashian have in common? Charter company Valef Yachts hits a milestone this year. Image by Valef Yachts They’ve all hitched a ride on a luxe boat from Valef Yachts, the first charter company in the Mediterranean. The long-running go-to for Hollywood stars, international dignitaries, and fictional spies […]
Music fans looking for a place to stay in London can now check out the first Hard Rock Hotel in the UK – and see incredible pieces of music history like Freddie Mercury’s piano or a letter by Buddy Holly. The first Hard Rock Hotel is opening in London. Image by Hard Rock Hotel London […]