If you’re looking for somewhere to pop the question, you may be inspired by a survey that has revealed the most popular destinations to propose in the world. Dating site EliteSingles asked 1600 people for their opinion on proposal destinations, romantic getaways and their thoughts on the modern proposal in the 21st century. Venice has […]
Santorini aims to protect famous donkeys from overwork
In Santorini a new campaign aims to discourage holidaymakers from using donkey taxis after it was revealed that the over-worked animals are suffering from exhaustion, spinal injuries and saddle sores. Donkeys in Santorini are paying the price for the rise in visitor numbers. Image by The Donkey Sanctuary There’s a common practice in Santorini of […]
36 Hours: 36 Hours in St. Louis
The city, with its once-quiet, now-vibrant downtown, offers new restaurants, microbreweries and a rich array of cultural venues, including a museum that pays tribute to the blues.
Solved: the Garfield mystery that troubled French beaches since the 80s
Novelty Garfield phones have been washing up on a western French beaches almost every day for 35 years but nobody knew where they came from until a week ago, when a group of volunteers finally unlocked the mystery. A plastic ‘Garfield’ phone is displayed on the beach in Le Conquet, western France. Image by Fred […]