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Made in China? The remarkable tale of Venice’s iconic winged lion
The tomb guardian perhaps made its way to Venice in the luggage of Marco Polo's father and uncle, researchers say
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?
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
AI-powered tour brings Anne Frank’s story to life in Amsterdam
A new immersive guided tour retraces the steps of Anne Frank through Amsterdam during the Nazi regime
Copenhagen’s summer offer: pick up trash, get free stuff
Through the initiative, eco-friendly tourists may enjoy around 100 activities for free or at reduced prices