I enter India, my ancestral home, a stranger and leave a ‘belly-button relative’
India’s sprawl of culture may be alienating at first, but soon it all starts to make sense
The best gigs abroad in 2026-2027: Who to see and where to see them
From Berlin to Barcelona, New York to Reykjavik, these are the great cities to visit for a gig this autumn and winter
I went to PortAventura World without children and remembered how to have fun again
Want to release stress? Try primal screaming at an adventure park. Just don’t bring the kids
Top travel: the hottest destinations to visit in 2026
Plan your year with our perfect picks for international travel, from El Salvador to Mozambique
Unforgotten star Sinéad Keenan: ‘Every time I finish a job, I think I could never work again’
Unforgotten actor Sinead Keenan on acting roles, festive memories and Christmas Eve fry-ups in Bewleys
The cheaper hotel trick, and 58 other things I’ve learned from visiting 59 countries
A seasoned travel journalist’s top tips include always bring snacks; do that final room sweep; aisle seats for day flights, window seats for night flights. Oh, and mind your passport
Tales from an Irish Persian kitchen: ‘Food is always about community, as is theatre. You’re sharing something really personal’
My English Persian Kitchen, by the Palestinian-Irish playwright Hannah Khalil, tells the story of the Belfast-based food writer Atoosa Sepehr
Swap Barcelona for Malaga, Santorini for Milos: the best alternatives to the tourist hotspots
Over-tourism is ruining popular destinations, try these alternatives without compromising on experience
Marvellous Mykonos: ‘Even the humble act of taking a breather is an exceptional experience here’
If this Greek island has been turning itself into a playground for the rich and famous for decades, the mission is now complete
Charlie Murphy: ‘IVF felt like I was at the casino and throwing the dice’
After five ‘gruelling’ rounds of IVF, the Safe Harbor actor is enjoying being an expectant mother
Ringo Starr on holidaying in Ireland: ‘We hopped over on a plane, rented a car and found a little guesthouse for two nights’
The Beatles drummer on his former band and his new country album, Look Up, which features a line-up of Nashville stars
Bressie’s Christmas: ‘Once someone suggested having duck. It was never mentioned again’
Niall Breslin, musician, podcaster and mental health advocate, talks turkey about Christmas
Charlene McKenna: ‘Within three weeks, I turned 40, had my first baby and lost my father’
For the Irish actor this Christmas will be ‘incredibly bittersweet’ as she mourns the death of her dad and celebrates her much-fought-for daughter
The best winter sun holidays: top up your vitamin D without draining your bank account
Want to escape the bleak midwinter? Here are some excellent options to consider, from South Africa to Tenerife
I went on holiday with my new-ish boyfriend. Let’s get to the bit where we’re cutting toenails together, I thought, and I’ll trust things more
Going on your first holiday with a new partner can be exciting and anxiety-inducing