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The tragic life of Ian Hendry, the first Avenger

Who was the first Avenger? While most of the world knows The Avengers as Captain America, the Hulk, Iron Man, Thor, and Black Widow, those of us with longer memories remember a different crime-fighting team by that name. But Stan Lee’s group of superheroes weren’t the first to arrive—two years before the first issue of… Read More »

Forget Mykonos and Ibiza — Bodrum is the chic summer holiday destination of 2024 (just ask Kate Moss and Prince Harry)

Glittering seas and unbridled debauchery; It’s the dazzling summer cocktail that most of us are after, and Bodrum is the place to get it in 2024. This part of the Turkish coastline, dotted with luxury resorts along the turquoise Aegean Sea, has already proven that long before the season kicks into full swing. All indications… Read More »

Why is Turin Italy’s most underrated destination for a cultural getaway?

Lingotto building ’20. ‘One of the most remarkable buildings of the century’ – Alamy Standing on the roof of the Lingotto building in Turin in November, with the breeze blowing in from the distant Alps, is a somewhat exhilarating experience. But I was still enjoying the view of both the city and the snow-capped mountains… Read More »

Do celebrity endorsements influence the places we travel?

Dr Vincent Mak – Getty writes: ‘A single Instagram post from a celebrity can mean far more exposure than we once could’ Pitbull introduced Florida. Jackie Chan told tourists to try Hong Kong. And now Idris Elba is helping bring direct flights to Sierra Leone. Along with great hotels and a vibrant culture, tourist destinations… Read More »