Ostend prepares second edition of its ‘Lichtgolf’ winter light walk
The four-kilometre route through the centre of the Belgian coastal city will feature seven light installations and a new narrated story, from 27 November to 3 January.
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Seoul named the world’s best big city by Condé Nast Traveler readers for the first time
In the travel magazine's 39th readers' awards, the South Korean capital rose from fifth to first place, ahead of Tokyo and Paris.
Angola and Macau agree mutual visa exemption for stays of up to 30 days
Angolan citizens and Macau residents will be able to visit each other’s territory without a visa, which should boost tourism, trade and academic exchange.
Japan opens 320km walking trail linking six towns in Ibaraki
The Hitachinokuni Long Trail, considered Japan’s longest circular route, opened in full in September, less than two hours by train from Tokyo.
More than 40,000 free passes for young Europeans to travel by train
Applications for the DiscoverEU programme are open until 15 October and are aimed at young people born in 2008.
Abu Dhabi and Dubai now linked by train in just over an hour
Etihad Rail has opened the first passenger rail link between the two emirates, with tickets from around nine euros.
Stations in Lyon, Rome and Naples among the world’s most beautiful in the Prix Versailles
The 2026 list honours seven stations on four continents, three of them in Europe.
Lisbon named the world’s happiest holiday destination
The Portuguese capital tops the Holiday Happiness Index, which assessed 47 destinations on factors such as sunshine, green spaces and healthy food.