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They describe Herman the cleaner as the ‘epitome of happiness’

Agrigento is a hidden gem along the south coast of Sicily. Once considered the driving force of the golden era of the Ancient Greek civilization, the city now rests, propped upon the remnants of the ruins of the once glorious empire. Nestled amongst these ruins is the Valley of the Temples, a World Heritage Site that put Agrigento back into the spotlight. Amongst the archeological finds and the plush select Sicily villas, Agrigento becomes the bridge between the past and...

The founder of environmental campaign group Blue Planet Society believes social media including Instagram and Facebook is fuelling the problem

Caroline Howley takes in the sights, sounds and scents of the historical city of Porto. “Love: that deep feeling. It will bring you happiness or disgrace.”  After a night drinking altogether too much Vinho Verde, we’d stopped by Porto’s São Bento Railway Station to see, admittedly through blurry eyes, its famed azulejo tile frieze. Before long, my Portuguese guide Carolina had inexplicably dragged me towards a weighing scale on one of the platforms. But instead of telling me how many pounds...

Alex Wright takes an adventure around the Estonian island of Vaike-Pakri, discovering failed dams, sunken ships and sauna tents along the way. “We train NATO soldiers during the week,” remarked by guide Rene. “They are not as good as you would think though. They’re always capsizing or complaining they’re tired.” Welcome to kayaking on the Baltic, Estonian style where the waves are big and the laughs even bigger. I’m on a two-day paddle around Vaike-Pakri, the smaller of a set...

The government has said that after March 2019 "your driving licence may no longer be valid by itself" in the EU, in its latest no-deal planning papers. To be able to drive your vehicle in the EU an application may be needed to gain an international driving permit for UK citizens. This could impact on recreational drivers but would severely impede commercial drivers ability to carry out their jobs. An international driving permit is required to drive in Japan, some US...

The stress of modern day life can take a toll on the best of us. Congested cities, high-pressure nine-to-fives, not to mention living lifestyles at supersonic speeds, while trying to squeeze in dinner dates with friends and time for hobbies, can leave anyone burned out and in need of recovery. It's for this very reason that there has been a surge of wellness and spa hotels popping up all over the world. These hotels, which focus on slow living, stress...

A company is set to change air travel forever after launching electric-powered flying TAXIS capable of travelling almost 200mph. Ambitious start-up Vertical Aerospace has become the first company in the UK to successfully build and flight test the vertical take-off and landing, drone-style aircraft. A company is set to change air travel forever after launching this electric-powered flying TAXI capable of travelling almost 200mph. The battery-powered taxi, which is fitted with four rotors, is capable of carrying between two and...

Words by local writer, Tyler Kofman. California's Central Coast was originally inhabited by Chumash and Native American people. Now, it is better-known for its plentiful wineries and rich farm land. But the Central Coast offers much more than just good wine and agriculture. It's beaches, some of the most breathtaking you'll come across, are vast and varying in feel - from chilled-out surf spots, to hidden, natural beauties only accessible by boat. Made up of 350 miles of serene coastline,...