Travel

Published: 01 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. When choosing where to stay in Edinburgh, understanding the contrast between the city’s areas can significantly enhance your visit. The Georgian New Town offers leafy boulevards and grand townhouses, providing a refined atmosphere ideal for strolling, dining and shopping. In contrast, the medieval Old Town presents a maze of narrow closes and snickelways, steeped in centuries of history,...

Published: 28 November 2025 Friday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A search is ongoing for a 76-year-old British man who fell overboard from the cruise ship Marella Explorer 2 off the coast of Tenerife. The Spanish coastguard confirmed it had been coordinating rescue efforts since 09:48 local time on Thursday. The incident occurred while the ship was en route to La Gomera from Madeira, Portugal. Marella Cruises...

Published: 28 November 2025 Friday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Querétaro may not be the first name that springs to mind when planning a Mexican getaway, but this vibrant city in the country’s central highlands is increasingly capturing the imagination of travellers looking for colour, culture and contemporary energy. Once a quiet colonial centre best known for its monumental aqueduct and role in Mexico’s independence story, it...

Published: 28 November 2025 Friday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Scotland has seen a surge in the number of towns, with 33 former villages reclassified over the past 11 years due to population growth and new housing developments. Data from Understanding Scottish Places (USP) shows that Scotland now has 509 towns, up from 479 in 2014, reflecting shifts in demographics and community expansion. Aberdeenshire leads the growth...

Published: 25 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online As Christmas approaches, it’s the perfect time for romcom enthusiasts to grab a hot chocolate and settle in for the timeless festive favourite, The Holiday. The 2006 film has long inspired viewers to dream of cosy countryside retreats, with its charming depiction of Iris’s chocolate-box cottage in Surrey and Amanda’s chic Los Angeles home. While the original Surrey...

Published: 25 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online As nights start to grow longer and the chill of winter sets in, the UK comes alive with festive cheer. Cities and towns across the country are transforming into sparkling winter wonderlands, complete with twinkling lights, ice rinks, and wooden chalets brimming with artisan gifts. While Europe has long been the destination for Christmas markets, with famous displays...

Published: 24 November 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Plans for a luxury holiday park on Eype Cliff, West Dorset, have sparked warnings it could destabilise the fragile Jurassic Coast. Construction is underway on twelve lodges valued up to £725,000 each, within a six-acre development that has drawn strong opposition from local residents and environmental campaigners. The Jurassic Coast, a designated National Landscape and part of the...

Published: 21 November 2025 Friday. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A tragic bus accident in central Cambodia has claimed the lives of at least 16 people and left more than two dozen others injured after a night bus plunged off a bridge into a river, authorities and local reports confirmed. The incident has cast a spotlight on road safety concerns in the country, particularly on long-distance night...

Published: 19 November 2025 Wednesday . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The UK faces a challenging midweek as a cold snap brings snowy and icy conditions across parts of the country, prompting multiple weather warnings and raising concerns about travel safety. The Met Office has issued yellow warnings for snow and ice for Wednesday, with an amber alert now in place for Thursday, highlighting the potential for...

Published: 18 November 2025 Tuesday . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online After years of celebrating Christmas under the blazing Australian sun, one family decided to swap sunscreen for snow—and discovered festive magic in the heart of Europe. The allure of twinkling lights, the scent of roasting chestnuts, and the joy of winter markets proved irresistible. Their adventure began with a simple goal: to experience Christmas in its...