Sweet dreams for $2,000 a night: Luxury sleep tourism and how it worksMany hotels now cater to this “sleep tourism,” and have unveiled tools and treatments that allow guests to sleep a sleep they can’t find elsewhere — and to pick up some good habits along the way.
They're one of Europe's rarest wild cats. A safari can take you right to them.The Iberian lynx was right there and still invisible. “I think maybe it’s a mother with cubs, but it’s hard to tell from this far,” Benitez said.
China Wants to Fuse Its Cities Into MegaregionsHong Kong is betting its economic future on a megadevelopment spanning one-third of its territory. The multibillion-dollar Northern Metropolis project aims to turn a rural frontier of fish ponds, farmland and villages into a tech hub of cutting-edge labs and startups.
A 1,400km bike ride through Patagonia along the 'End of the World' trailWild, rugged and breathtakingly beautiful, Patagonia is one of the most stunning places on Earth – and the best way to appreciate this wild frontier is on a bike.
EU to release €16bn to Hungary previously frozen under OrbánThe EU is to release more than €16bn to Hungary that had been frozen under the rule of Viktor Orbán, with Ursula von der Leyen hailing the “winds of change” in the country since the election of Péter Magyar last month.
‘The thing I do best in life is build’: How Trump has made construction his second job as presidentPresident Donald Trump had just finished showing off renderings for June’s White House UFC fight when his focus shifted to another set of designs.
How the boomers screwed EuropeThirty-somethings in jobs pay hefty taxes to fund the pensions of oldies who retired in their prime.
Dispatches’ ultimate guide for your Turkish coastal escape 2025: Hidden beaches of the Antalya Coast and the AegeanTurkey is a colorful mosaic of cultural heritage and nature. The most stunning hidden beaches are located along the Aegean Sea on the north and the Antalya Coast farther south on the Mediterranean. (Marmaris is traditionally the dividing line between the Med and the Aegean.)
New for 2026: Dispatches’ list of Europe’s new theme parks and expansionshinking about checking out all the new theme parks in Dubai and the rest of the Middle East? We don’t think so. War is definitely a buzz kill. But relax … there’s so much going on in Europe you’ll have your choice of new and improved parks to keep you, your friends and your family entertained all summer.
Best beaches on Cyprus: Our complete guide to both the Greek and Turkish sides of the islandCyprus is a Mediterranean paradise where some of the best beaches in Europe are waiting. This sunny island, surrounded by crystal-clear waters, framed by golden sandy beaches and formed under the influence of a unique mix of Greek and Turkish cultures, is located where Europe meets Asia and Africa.
Zoé Manset: My Top 5 restaurants for a fabulous post-theatre meal in Londonf you, like me, find yourself buzzing with excitement whenever you leave the theatre needing to dissect every scene over a hearty meal and a glass of wine, these five late dining London restaurants will provide you with the perfect setting to do just that.
An all-round guide to Europe’s best kayaking and canoeing spotsWhen it comes to water sports, kayaking and canoeing are the most accessible and relaxing way to enjoy some of Europe’s most spectacular natural settings. These small paddle boats are open to all ages and abilities, and now proliferate across the rivers, lakes and seas of this vast continent.
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