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Tripadvisor's most beautiful beaches in the world in 2026: number one is a (private) tropical paradise

Feb 23, 2026 17:30

The rankings for 2026 have been officially published. Tripadvisor, the world's largest travel platform with more than a billion reviews, has published the 'Travellers' Choice Awards Best of the Best Beaches 2026', the annual selection of the most extraordinary beaches on the planet. The verdict is based on an analysis of the quality and quantity of reviews left by travelers between November 30, 2024, and December 1, 2025: millions of reviews outlining a map of the best the global coastline has to offer.

Anti-loneliness benches: British parks to make 'bonding benches' to create contacts and friendships

Feb 23, 2026 16:30

An innovative initiative is gaining ground in the United Kingdom: the so-called 'bonding benches' are designed to encourage socialization between strangers and combat loneliness, especially among parents and families with young children. The project is an initiative of English Heritage, an organization that manages monuments and historic sites in England, with the aim of revitalizing the social - in addition to cultural - function of public spaces.

When to travel to Dubai? Τhis is why March, April and May are ideal

Feb 23, 2026 14:30

The city, famous for its futuristic skyscrapers, golden beaches and spectacular shopping malls, is also an ideal destination for a unique vacation - and spring is the perfect time to go.

How to find joy in a world full of dopamine: a 30-day reset can change your life

Feb 17, 2026 22:00

We're tired, distracted, always switched 'on'. And yet, we don't feel as alive as we'd like. We scroll through videos on Instagram, eat ultra-processed foods, jump from one notification to the next with the same urgency with which you gasp for air after a long swim. The point is that our brain makes no great distinction in this regard: an avalanche of reels activates the same reward circuits as a narcotic. And after a while, nothing is enough.

Chinese New Year 2026: everything you ABSOLUTELY must not do if you don't want to ruin your year

Feb 17, 2026 21:00

Today, February 17, 2026, begins one of the most highly anticipated and spectacular celebrations of the lunar calendar: the Chinese New Year.

Body signals we often ignore: when are supplements really needed?

Feb 17, 2026 14:00

We often tend to ignore signals and attribute them to stress or a change of season. But in reality, our body is trying to say something more specific: there could be a nutrient deficiency. The point is not to panic, but to learn to listen to yourself. It's about understanding when nutrition alone is no longer enough and extra support with supplements can make all the difference....

'Fat Tuesday': the last day of carnival - do you know why it's called that?

Feb 17, 2026 07:00

With the arrival of Fat Tuesday, so ends carnival. After a week of celebrations and parades in various cities and the march to Lent, the period of preparation for Easter begins. But where does the name of this holiday come from? And what is its meaning?

Your cat's purr says more than you think (and is stunningly consistent)

Feb 15, 2026 20:00

A cat's purr fills the room in a way we all know too well. It's a low, persistent, almost hypnotic sound. We hear it while sitting on the couch, working at the computer, when our mind's elsewhere. And yet there's so much more to that vibration than we know.

What's the best way to store cheese in the refrigerator?

Feb 15, 2026 18:00

Cheese is found in almost every refrigerator, for cooking with or just eating as is. Despite how common it is, the way to store it is often misunderstood: many people leave cheese in its original supermarket plastic container or wrap it in cling film. These are practices that can actually promote mold formation and accelerate spoilage...

The 10 most nutritious legumes in the world

Feb 15, 2026 13:00

In today's debate on nutrition, sustainability and public health, legumes occupy a paradoxical position: they're hailed by food science, recommended by international guidelines and yet remain a peripheral part of Western countries' daily diet.

Tripadvisor's most beautiful beaches in the world in 2026: number one is a (private) tropical paradise

Anti-loneliness benches: British parks to make 'bonding benches' to create contacts and friendships

When to travel to Dubai? Τhis is why March, April and May are ideal

How to find joy in a world full of dopamine: a 30-day reset can change your life

Chinese New Year 2026: everything you ABSOLUTELY must not do if you don't want to ruin your year

Body signals we often ignore: when are supplements really needed?

'Fat Tuesday': the last day of carnival - do you know why it's called that?

Your cat's purr says more than you think (and is stunningly consistent)

What's the best way to store cheese in the refrigerator?

The 10 most nutritious legumes in the world

Trump warns Iran: 'The clock is ticking'

Struggle to succeed Starmer could bring UK back to EU

WHO declares state of emergency over Ebola outbreak in the Congo

Earthquake in southern Chinese region of Guangxi: 13 buildings collapsed and thousands of people evacuated

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