Traveling

After a 12-year hiatus, Egypt's historic Alexandria Biennale will return in September 2026, marking the revival of the world's third-oldest biennial exhibition after Venice and São Paulo. Curated by renowned Egyptian artist Moataz Nasr under the title "This Too Shall Pass," the 27th edition will feature 55 artists primarily from Mediterranean countries, while operating under a new public-private partnership model rather than being entirely state-funded like previous iterations.

UNESCO's World Heritage Committee has inscribed 26 new properties to its prestigious World Heritage List during its recent session, expanding the global registry to 1,223 sites of outstanding universal value across 170 countries, with additions including Germany's fairytale-inspiring Neuschwanstein Castle, the ancient Minoan Palatial Centres in Crete, and Brazil's stunning Lençóis Maranhenses National Park.

A new study from Swedish researchers is rewriting the history of Easter Island, challenging the long-held belief that the remote Pacific island developed in complete isolation after its initial settlement. The research, published this week in the journal Antiquity, reveals that Easter Island played an active role in spreading ceremonial traditions across Polynesia rather than simply receiving cultural influences from other islands.

If you’ve always dreamed of visiting Europe but worry about sky-high costs, you’re in luck! Beyond the famous—often pricey—capitals like Paris and London, Europe is full of countries offering incredible culture, history, and scenery at a fraction of the price. If you’re looking for memorable adventures without breaking the bank, here are seven of the most affordable European countries every budget traveler should consider.

Five years ago, on 31 January 2020, the UK officially left the European Union, marking the end of a 47-year relationship. While the political ties were severed immediately, the UK remained in the EU single market and customs union for another 11 months to ease the transition. Since then, Brexit has had far-reaching effects on the UK’s economy, immigration, travel, laws, and finances. Let’s take a closer look at five key impacts of Brexit, five years on.