A massive iceberg twice the size of New York City is about to break off the Brunt Ice Shelf in Antarctica. The break could happen anytime in the next few months, and when it does, the ice shelf will shed an iceberg over 1500 sq km and 150 metres thick. Ice headlands of Brunt Ice […]
You Won’t Believe How Cheap It Is to Sail Around Europe This Summer
Here’s a secret: If you want to visit Europe during peak season without the crowds, take to the ocean. A small-ship sailing tour lets you explore the hidden gems of Croatia, Italy, or Greece, without having to fight traffic or cram yourself on a crowded train. Sailing the Mediterranean on a yacht sounds ridiculously expensive, […]
You can now become the owner of a tiny Italian island off the shore of Sicily
Have you ever dreamed of owning your own Mediterranean island? Your chance might have finally arrived, that is if you have €1 million to spare. The tiny Isola delle Femmine has gone on sale for €1 million euros. Image by Peeter Viisimaa/Getty Images First, the Sambuca di Sicilia houses went up for sale for only […]
36 Hours: 36 Hours in Marseille
The French port city is shedding much of its once-gritty reputation and emerging as a place where ambitious cultural and culinary offerings take center stage.