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Are people who travel to Rome, Santiago or the Holy Land pilgrims or posers?
From a pilgrim’s baggage to a knight’s impossible journey, how medieval satire exposed people who lied about their travels to Rome and the Holy Land
Windswept island brings a taste of Croatia to the world
The distinctive hard cheese Paski sir ‘contains the very essence’ of Pag
Five reasons Maltese travellers should put Norway on their bucket list
From breathtaking fjords to a different kind of seafood culture, Melanie Caruana explores what Norway has to offer Maltese travellers
Why do we agree to take off our shoes at the airport?
As nearly five billion passengers will take a flight in 2025, expert Emmanuel Carré investigates why we take our shoes off and what is it really all about?
Why digital nomads have a positive impact
Five ways digital nomads can have a positive impact on the places they travel to for work: are they our best type of tourist?
Gozo Dream’s astonishing success in the Aegean
Skipper Noel Grech tells Times2 about the gruelling Aegean 600 race last month and the winning team behind their success
In heatwave, Romans turn to vintage snow cones to stay cool
Traditional ‘grattachecca’ is colourful, cheap and refreshing like no other
Iconic French chef stakes reputation on vegan menu
First three Michelin star chef in France to switch to an entirely plant-based menu
‘Happy people’: folk festivals punctuate Greek summer life
‘Panigiri’ is an integral part of centuries-old summer traditions in villages across Greece
Who is Luce the pilgrim?
Luce, a cartoon mascot for Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee, appeals to a younger generation while embracing time-honoured traditions