The colossi were toppled by a strong earthquake in about 1200 BC

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Forget homeschooling, how about taking your family on a perpetual gap year and quitting the nine-to-five? Families who did just that share the hostel horrors and mid-trip meltdowns behind the Instagram feed

It was going to be the adventure of a lifetime. Late last year, Josy and Joe Davis decided to quit their jobs, sell their home and pull their two young daughters out of school to travel the world. Though their life in Gloucestershire was good on paper, post-pandemic it had been increasingly feeling like a grind. Josy, 35, a police dispatcher, worked shifts that swung from early morning to late night. Joe, also 35, a logistics manager, was often on call until 10pm. Neither felt as if they could ever switch off – let alone enjoy family time.

Exhausted, Josy caught herself being short with her daughters, Lola and Zara, six and four. “I felt like I spent my days off recovering, rather than actually being present,” she says. Though only in Year 1, Lola was feeling the pressure at school, fretting about where she ranked in the class.

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The new route travels around half the circumference of the globe

Shakespeare fans will have to pay to enter the courtyard for the first time

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On a midsummer trip to Ireland, I saw dolphins in the Irish Sea, sunset by the Liffey, and misty views of the Galtee Mountains. The half-hour train journey to Cobh (“cove”), through Cork’s island-studded harbour, was especially lovely. As the railway crossed Lough Mahon, home to thousands of seabirds, there was water on both sides of the train. I watched oystercatchers, egrets, godwits and common terns, which nest on floating pontoons. Curlews foraged in the mudflats, and an old Martello tower stood on a wooded promontory.

Resorts such as Beitostolen, Geilo, and Pyha have been ranked among the most affordable European ski trips

The capital of Latvia is undergoing a cultural renaissance, says Elise Morton. Here’s how to soak in its vibrant art scene, inspiring architecture and chic cafe culture

European city breaks don’t have to cost you a lot of money, we have rounded up our favourite cheap trips to book in 2026

A 20-year-old was arrested on suspicion of violating the Aviation Security Ordinance.

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The unsung heroes of the U.S.’s natural landscapes offer up everything from miles of hiking trails to rare wildlife and fairytale-worthy castles — and you don’t have to stand in line to enjoy them

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In the heart of New York’s Meatpacking District, Annabel Grossman finds an art-filled hotel with sleek, stylish rooms and plenty of creative flair

Cruise guests can enjoy new entertainment on Ocean Cay in the Bahamas with MSC Cruises from next year

Heading to the celebrity-loved Swahili island, Kate Wickers discovers the ideal stay for those seeking laidback luxury

EasyJet’s advertised £5.99 cabin bags were not found across 520 flights, said Which?

Research ranked general-access lounge networks across America

Exclusive: Sussex hub raises price for motorists by 43 per cent on 6 January 2026, making the charge almost as high as some air fares

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