Italian prince Emanuele Filiberto paid prostitute to teach him how to have sex
An Italian prince has revealed that he hired a prostitute to “teach” him how to have sex because he was too nervous to do it with his first girlfriend. Emanuele Filiberto, the grandson of Italy’s deposed last king, revealed the unusual way he lost his virginity in a candid interview in which he also discussed […]
What to know and how to avoid crowds in Rome this year
Vatican City is the world’s smallest country by size and population. That’s not stopping an estimated 32 million travelers from visiting this year for Jubilee 2025, a year-long global celebration among those of the Catholic faith. The Jubilee is a time of pilgrimage, prayer, reflection and a renewal of faith, said Jubilee spokesperson Caterina Rigoni. […]
How to ‘tariff-hedge’ your European portfolio, according to TS Lombard
As Europe faces the prospect of tariffs on its exports to the United States, TS Lombard has advised investors in the region on how to “tariff-hedge” their portfolios. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump warned ahead of his election win that he would introduce a blanket tariff of up to 20% on all imports . This week […]
How to conquer a money bias that could be holding you back
If you’re like most people, you likely know that you need to make a few key moves to get your finances on track. You just haven’t quite gotten around to it yet. Those who feel stuck in the mud financially can take some solace in the fact that they come by it honestly. That’s because […]
Europe’s right wing shows Trump how to do climate, MAGA-style – POLITICO
A senior climate negotiator for a European right-wing government said the economic argument was a no-brainer. “Our companies see they can make money from the green transition,” he said. “And the earlier you start the transformation, the bigger a winner you’ll be as a company or a country.” 2. Reduce immigration Promising to limit immigration […]
How to time travel your way back to Renaissance Florence
The first patrons to pit Raphael and Michelangelo directly against each other were the wealthy Florentine fabric merchant Agnolo Doni and his new young wife, Maddalena Strozzi. Soon after he came to Rome, they commissioned Raphael to paint their portraits against an idyllic Tuscan landscape. At the same time, they commissioned Michelangelo to make what […]
Road tripping from France to Italy this autumn? Here’s how to navigate the Mont-Blanc Tunnel closure
The world’s second deepest tunnel will be closed for renovations. ADVERTISEMENT Driving between France and Italy this year? You may be forced take a detour as the Mont-Blanc Tunnel, which links the two countries beneath the Alps, is closing for 15 weeks for renovation work. Between 2 September and 16 December, a 600-metre stretch of […]
How to be the sort of tourist Italians love
A friend who lives in the centre of Florence came to dinner the other evening. We got to talking about tourists. “I can’t take it anymore,” she blurted out. “Just getting out of the front door has become an issue… then you queue for ages just to buy a loaf of bread, the prices are […]
From turtle protection to citizen science projects: How to give back to the ocean on holiday
Here’s how to explore Europe’s oceans responsibly this summer. ADVERTISEMENT Sarah Faith is a content and values writer at activist travel company, Responsible Travel. I’m one of those people who feels free by the sea, liberated from life’s stresses by the rhythmic in and out of the waves. There’s little wonder I seek out the […]
How to watch the EU election like a Pro – POLITICO
Estonia holds its official election day, even though voting started on June 3. It elects seven MEPs. Polling stations open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Estonia prides itself on its electronic voting: people can cast a ballot from their computer at home. Finland votes from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. It elects 15 members. […]