10 of Europe’s best beach towns, with places to stay

Assos, Kefalonia, Greece There’s something very special about small but perfectly formed Assos: butter-colored and pink houses line a horseshoe-shaped bay, with Venetian ruins scattered among the narrow alleys. There are two small beaches, but the real fun is to rent a motorboat and discover the small bays and coves that surround this part of … Read more

The best beach hotels in Turkey for the half of May

All hotels have been independently assessed and selected. We earn a commission if you book through the links below, but this never influences our rating. Our expert writers are usually hosted for free to gain the first-hand experience necessary for their review. Turkey’s beautiful turquoise coast stretches south and east, from chic Aegean Bodrum to … Read more

Irishman about the stark contrast between a hair transplant in Ireland and Turkey

After the first hair transplant in Turkey -Credit:No credit Lying on an operating table at six in the morning in Istanbul was the most vulnerable I have ever felt. I had recently been rushed through the hospital, given forms to sign while an interpreter explained the procedure, and had my head completely shaved. As I … Read more

from Bodrum’s new wellness destination to a cliff-top idyll in Ibiza

NAMMOS Cannes is an exciting new addition for this summer (NAMMOS Cannes) What’s better than a beautiful beach? A beautiful beach club of course. One where you can soak up the sun alongside Michelin-worthy food, sip bottomless bottles of chilled rosé and enjoy the hypnotic beats of some of the world’s best DJs. But with … Read more

Stone Age facial piercings found on the skulls of porters in Turkey, in an archaeological first

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. Archaeologists in Turkey have discovered groundbreaking evidence linking prehistoric facial piercings to the bodies of the people who wore them. Personal adornment – ​​including earring-like objects thought to be worn as piercings – has been … Read more

Some turkeys are so large that they have difficulty walking, but scientists have found ways to breed healthier birds

By the mid-20th century, some turkeys grew so big, so fast, that their skeletons couldn’t keep up. Fast-growing turkeys may be less nutritious and result in streaked, pale and slimy meat. Heritage turkeys that grow slowly and can reproduce naturally may be a more sustainable option. Before the mass breeding programs of the early 20th … Read more