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On the road with the kids: a family driving holiday in Spain and FranceCan a long road trip work with children? I set out to relive a classic journey from Bilbao to Saint-Malo I did in my freewheeling 20s.

‘More relevant now than ever’: how Virginia Woolf recaptured the cultural zeitgeistShe’s long been admired by students of English literature, but 85 years after her death, Virginia Woolf has broken out of the seminar room to become an unexpected cultural phenomenon.

I tested AI glasses in Paris. Here’s what they got wrongWearable AI can help travellers navigate cities, translate menus and fundamentally transform travel. But a weekend in Paris showed me the trade-offs behind the convenience.

Swiss voters reject 10 million population capThe divisive vote risked putting the country's free movement agreement with the European Union in jeopardy and was opposed by the government, Swiss businesses, and all the other major parties.

Trump and Iran reach agreement that includes opening Strait of Hormuz Diplomatic breakthrough: The US and Iran say they have reached an agreement that will take effect on Friday. President Donald Trump said the US is lifting its naval blockade on Iranian ports, and that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen after the agreement is signed. The full text has not yet been released.

'Wake-up call': Europe reacts to Anthropic halting access to its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI modelsThe news has prompted a wave of reaction across Europe, with many politicians saying it should come as a major reality check for governments and calling for increased investment into homegrown tech.

The New York Knicks are NBA champions after another epic comeback ends a 53-year droughtThe New York Knicks are NBA champions for the first time since 1973, using another epic fourth-quarter comeback to defeat the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals and taking the series 4-1.

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Backpacking with Baby, Pt. 1: A useful guide to travelling in Southeast Asia with a young childWhen I first announced to friends and family that my partner and I were planning on taking our 18-month old backpacking through Southeast Asia for four months, the responses ranged from “Amazing! But how!?’” to “Are you crazy?” I

Dispatches’ list of the Top 10 beaches in EuropeFor some, this could be a secluded spot with a few people. For others, it could be a holiday getaway for the whole family, and for others, this could be a resort with endless parties and frivolity.

Aegina: The authentic Greek island experience conveniently close to AthensThe island of Aegina is located in the Saronic Gulf, about 25 kilometers southwest of the port of Piraeus, the main port of Athens. Aegina’s proximity to the capital makes it an ideal spot for a weekend away or even a day trip for those weary of the city.

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.

Swedish Midsummer food: A celebration of summer flavors

Alex Beaton: Why Millennials will keep travelling, all the way to the apocalypse

New for 2026: Dispatches’ guide to the best art exhibitions across Europe (updated)

Polya Pencheva: Dispatches’ list of the must-see 2026 music festivals in Belgium

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Swedish Midsummer food: A celebration of summer flavors

Alex Beaton: Why Millennials will keep travelling, all the way to the apocalypse

New for 2026: Dispatches’ guide to the best art exhibitions across Europe (updated)

Polya Pencheva: Dispatches’ list of the must-see 2026 music festivals in Belgium

Featured News

From non-sport to national sport: How expats are building communities through netball

SkyResQ, the Croatian startup developing drones for emergency medical deliveries

Zoë Prifti: The Dutch housing market and its impact on renters

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