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Italian, Russian triumph at Mount Kinabalu Climbathon
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads WhatsApp Telegram Gianluca Ghiano (centre) receiving his prizes. KOTA KINABALU (Oct 19): Daved Simpat retained the Men’s Veteran title in the 32nd Mount Kinabalu International Climbathon as foreign athletes...

Gjirokastër: Tourist-Sport Airfield Attracts Visitors from Italy and Greece
The tourist-sport airfield of Gjirokastër has become an attractive destination for tourists arriving in small aircraft who wish to visit Albania. Throughout this year, aviation enthusiasts have flown from Italy and Greece to explore the country’s...

Soldier Sextus Congenius Verus was buried 1900 years ago in Italy. His gravestone ended up in the US
One of those neighbours pointed Santoro to Ryan Gray, a University of New Orleans archaeologist who works with the Preservation Resource Centre of New Orleans. Gray is the one New Orleanians call when they think they’ve discovered something...

Italians, Aussies clinch bronze in world beach volley
MANILA, Philippines — ITALY’S Manuel Alfieri and Alex Ranghieri and Australia’s Stefanie Fejes and Jasmine Fleming beat separate foes to clinch bronze medals in in the Volleyball World Beach Volley Pro Tour Challenge at the Nuvali Sands Court by...

Ambler’s small businesses want to make the borough a destination
Maura Manzo, founder and director of yoga studio Camaraderie in Ambler, previously owned the Yoga Home studio in Conshohocken but stepped away during the pandemic. When she was looking to get back into the business, she chose Ambler. “I was...

Indian Tourists Regain Confidence in Maldives as Arrivals Surpass 100,000 Mark
The number of Indian tourists visiting the Maldives has surpassed 100,000 so far this year, signaling a strong rebound in travel confidence and renewed interest from one of the country’s key markets. According to the latest statistics from the...

Tourism in Jordan Shows Growing Momentum Amid Optimism from Industry Professionals
Tourism professionals, specialists, and academic experts indicate that Jordan’s tourism sector is experiencing steady growth and increased activity, with rising demand from multiple international markets. This trend is reflected in improving...

Music in the mountains: Tune up for Trentino with Sounds Of The Dolomites festival
It's a rock concert with a difference. The rocks in question are the Dolomites, a spectacular mountain range in northern Italy that forms part of the Alps. And the music itself is mostly of the classical and jazz variety, echoing some of the...

Tourism Sector Records Robust Growth Amid Rising International Demand
Ammon News - The Tourism sector is demonstrating sustained economic expansion and renewed vitality, supported by rising international visitor numbers, robust revenue growth, and increasing investor and market confidence. Industry professionals and...

256 passengers bound for Delhi this Diwali are stranded in Italy. Here's why
Hundreds of passengers, who were hoping to join their families in India for Diwali celebrations, were left stranded in Italy's Milan after Air India's flight AI138 to Delhi was abruptly cancelled on Friday. Air India's flight AI138 from Milan to...
Stormers chase perfect end to overseas URC trip against Benetton
The Stormers are not scoffing at the five points they picked up against Zebre in Parma on Saturday evening after winning 31-13, but they know an improved performance will be needed for this weekend’s final overseas duel in the United Rugby...

This European country is tourists' favourite in 2025
Italy has emerged as the most-loved destination of 2025, according to Conde Nast Traveller’s Readers’ Choice Awards. The rankings highlight how countries across the globe captivate travellers through culture, cuisine, landscapes, and unforgettable...

I visited one of Italy's most famous lakes but I won't go back—unless it's in autumn
Lake Como has long been a beloved retreat for travellers craving a blend of Alpine splendour and Italian elegance. When I booked my trip for early June, I pictured a serene, sun-drenched escape, beating the height of the summer crush that descends...

Air India’s special flight to bring back stranded passengers from Italy to Delhi before Diwali
Air India is operating a special flight from Milan in Italy to bring stranded 256 passengers who have been stuck there since last Friday to Delhi. The legacy AI Boeing 787 Dreamliner (VT-ANN) earlier developed a technical issue on landing in Milan...

Beachside UK village that's 'like Lake Como' but offers amazing 'afternoon tea'
The UK beach spot has an enchanting Mediterranean-style atmosphere(Image: Oscarhill via Getty Images) Britons yearning for a perfect escape might contemplate flying off to far-flung exotic locations, but there's a hidden gem right on our doorstep....

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, on work-life balance as a CEO: ‘I’m still going to chaperone the first-grade field trip’
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, has a lot on her plate: She’s founder and CEO of home and lifestyle brand As Ever, is the mother of two, has a media arm Archewell Productions and oversees her charitable work through the Archewell Foundation, which she...

The Places Everyone Will Be Talking About in 2026 — Breaking Travel News’ Predictions
As the travel industry pivots from recovery into a new era of purposeful, experience-first trips, certain destinations are set to shine in 2026. Drawing on coverage and forecasts reported by Breaking Travel News alongside wider industry trend...

OVER 70% OF TRAVELERS ARE EMBRACING THE “JOY OF MISSING OUT” AS THE NEW WAY TO VACATION
After years of “revenge travel” and jam-packed holidays, a new mindset is taking hold and reshaping how people think about vacation: the Joy of Missing Out (JOMO). Unlike tightly packed trips driven by the Fear of Missing Out (FOMO), where...

The North East hotel that's serving up 'the best Sunday dinners' in the region
Inside the Gibside Hotel(Image: Facebook) A certain hotel in the North East can be feeling very pleased with itself right now. And that's all down to the fact that you chose it as the place that does the best Sunday dinners in the region. So far...

The idyllic Italian town that's just like Amalfi but MUCH cheaper - and with no tourists
I'm lying on the beach, Aperol Spritz in one hand, espresso in the other. The dulcet tones of Italian couples surround me, chain smoking cigarettes as their skin turns a deep shade of brown - while mine, pale and pink-hued, remains firmly...