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My family of 4 moved to Germany for my husband's job. We've become closer, but miss our relatives back home.
I was lucky to grow up in Maryland, within 45 minutes of grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. This guaranteed near-monthly family birthday parties and plenty of 'just because' events to gather. After I married my husband, we moved to nearby...

Inside Italy's secret mosaic school
And increasingly, you can learn even as a visitor. The school offers corsi brevi – short courses ranging from four-day intensives to week-long programmes – to give travellers a hands-on introduction to the art. Meanwhile, the tours include access...

Summer flight delays to be ‘worst ever’ this year across nine countries in Europe – here’s what to do if affected
FLIGHTS this summer are set to experience the worst delays ever as countries across Europe battle air traffic control strikes, wildfires and high demand. The delays are expected across nine countries in Europe including France, Germany, Greece and...

UK, France Revamp ‘Reassurance Force’ Plan for Ukraine – Paris HQ, Air Defense, Naval Demining
French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer unveiled more details for a planned peacekeeping force in Ukraine following a three-day state visit by Macron to the UK on Thursday. The plans included a headquarters in...

Tourists left stunned as popular beach stormed by Spanish Navy
Thousands of onlookers were left stunned after the Spanish Navy stormed a popular beach in Malaga. At 11am on Tuesday, troops undertook a simulated hostage operation on La Malagueta beach in front of sunbathing tourists and locals. The marine...

Tourist confidence grows in Sabah’s East Coast
SEMPORNA, Sabah, 9 July 2025: The proliferation of new hotels, resorts, chalets, and lodges in Semporna and its surrounding islands is a clear sign of growing tourist confidence in Sabah’s east coast as a safe and attractive destination. Many of...

Nigeria, EU seal €20 million deal to boost museum, film, and digital creative industries
Nigeria and the European Union have sealed a €20 million (Twenty Million Euro) initiative aimed at strengthening partnerships between museums, supporting film festivals, and advancing digital creative industries across the country. This was...

President Radev Commends Albania for Setting Positive Example of European Integration in Western Balkans
During a meeting in Sofia on Thursday with the Speaker of the Albanian Parliament, Elisa Spiropali, Bulgarian President Rumen Radev said that Albania is a positive example of European integration in the Western Balkans, as its progress has been...

XPO Logistics partners with PepsiCo and aims to travel one million kilometres under electric power
XPO Logistics, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable end-to-end logistics solutions across Europe, has become PepsiCo’s chosen core transport partner for England and Wales. The partnership with XPO Logistics will operate across all four...

Bastille Day Festival Brings a Taste of France to Cherry Creek
The French only refer to it as Bastille Day when talking with English-speakers: At home, the holiday is 'le Quatorze Juillet' or 'la Fête nationale.' "It's our 4th of July," says Victor Ducoulombier, president of the French American Chamber of...

Albanian Parliament Speaker: European Integration Is Not Bureaucratic Process, but Internal Transformation
European integration is not a bureaucratic process from Brussels, but a profound internal transformation, said the Speaker of the Albanian Parliament, Elisa Spiropali, who took part in a forum organized by PanEuropa-Bulgaria at the Central...

Finns flock to ‘shepherd weeks’ to disconnect from modern life on holiday
“So, in a way, my mind has somehow calmed down and I’m just concentrating on being here,” she added. Accessible only by rowboat or on foot through the forest and across a bridge, the old farm is one of around a dozen remote sites across Finland to...

The simple mistake many people make with travel insurance can end up costing you thousands of pounds… but would you know how to avoid it?
The school summer holidays are just around the corner, which means many families will be preparing to jet off for some well-earned relaxation. Of course, there’s the to-do list to tackle before you go: pack the suncream, do a dozen loads of...

Germany must honour visa obligations to Afghans
BERLIN: A German court ruled Tuesday that the government must issue visas to an Afghan family previously accepted under a programme for those at risk after the Taliban seized power in 2021. The new government under conservative Chancellor...

I’ve visited Florida 50 times – here’s how I get a US family holiday for LESS than an all-inclusive in Europe
FLORIDA is a big destination for Brits - but family adventures stateside don’t always come cheap. As return visitors to Florida, we save thousands on our family trip every year with these clever holiday hacks. It's so easy, you could do the same....

Nigeria, EU Discuss €20m Funding For Museum, Others
Nigeria and the European Union (EU) have agreed on a €20 million initiative aimed at strengthening partnerships between museums and supporting film festivals and digital creative industries across the country. The agreement was disclosed on...

Here's Why Southwest Airlines Doesn't Fly To Europe
Southwest Airlines commenced operations in 1971, and has since grown to become the fourth-largest airline in North America. Today, the low-cost carrier operates the largest fleet of Boeing 737s in the world, with the latest data from ch-aviation...

Brits heading on Spain and Portugal holidays this summer face huge price hikes
Families have seen some holiday prices to top hotspots rocket by nearly quarter this summer, research has revealed. The jump means travellers looking forward to their break abroad risk having to shell out hundreds of pounds more than last year....

Doireann Garrihy shows off baby bump as she stuns on holiday in France
Doireann Garrihy has shared a stunning snap showing off her growing baby bump as she enjoys a holiday in France. The podcaster and Dancing With The Stars presenter has jetted off on a getaway to Nice with her husband Mark Mehigan, and has taken to...

Wego’s Mid-Year Travel Report: Most Popular Destinations for Indian Travelers in 2025 So Far
This article has been reviewed by Wego‘s editorial team to ensure that the content is up to date & accurate. Wego data reveals that India’s appetite for travel shows no signs of slowing down. In the first half of 2025, flight searches from India...