Oak Park uncorked: The Chicago suburb’s best wine destinations

For many, Oak Park’s reputation was built largely on its literary and architectural icons — Frank Lloyd Wright’s Prairie style homes and Ernest Hemingway’s boyhood streets. A dry town until the 1970s, it hardly seems the place for serious wine...

Foreign Office issues 'day trip' warning for UK travellers

The Foreign Office has issued a crucial update for holidaymakers travelling to one Mediterranean destination ahead of a significant change taking effect this weekend. In its entry requirements guidance for those planning to visit Turkey, officials...

As anti-Israel bias is mainstreamed in Slovenia, its few Jews feel even more marginalized

LJUBLJANA, Slovenia (JTA) — In June 2024, Slovenia’s parliament voted to recognize a Palestinian state only one week after Spain, Ireland and Norway had taken that dramatic step. Half a year later, Slovenian public broadcaster RTV — citing the...

Michelin keys awarded to six hotels in Slovenia

The boutique hotel Chalet Sofija. Photo courtesy of hotel owners Six hotels in Slovenia have won the Michelin keys, a new global benchmark for hotel excellence. The boutique hotel Chalet Sofija has won two Michelin keys, while each of the...

Brits issued EU travel warning as 'four-hour queues' expected from this weekend

The EES is being introduced gradually in 29 countries over the next six months(Image: iStockphoto/Getty Images) Holidaymakers jetting off from the UK this weekend have been warned that they could face lengthy queues at the airport as a new travel...

Tourism accelerates thanks to visa exemption policy

Johan Meier, aged 29, a tourist from Switzerland, spent three weeks traveling Hanoi, Ha Long, Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh City. Thanks to the visa exemption, his passport check, stamping, and immigration procedures at Noi Bai International Airport went...

Ibex, bears and underground rivers: why Slovenia is perfect for nature-loving families

Packed with outdoor activities, from kayaking to canyoning, and swimming to wildlife watching, Slovenia is a fantastic family adventure. Safe, affordable and accessible (just over two hours by air from London), it’s a place where kids will feel...

UK travellers told how much money they need to visit each EU country from Sunday

Milo Boyd Digital Travel Reporter and Dan Taylor 05:05, 11 Oct 2025 The EU's EES rules are coming into force(Image: ADRIAN DENNIS, AFP via Getty Images) British travellers could face questions about their bank balance when jetting off from the end...

New UK passport rules come into force this weekend for holidays in Europe

Make sure your passport has the correct expiry date(Image: GETTY) This weekend sees the start of the European Union's new entry and exit system (EES) which will mean changes for British travellers. On Sunday, October 12, the new digital border...

Part 11: Why Do We Travel? To Call the Muse

Y WE TRAVEL Why do we travel? For too long, we took this question for granted. Travel can make our large world small, and we forgot what a gift this is until it all got taken away from us not too long ago. Today, we’re returning to the skies in...

Alton native dies during hiking trip in Slovenia

BY ABBY HESS, ABBYH@WESTPLAINSDAILYQUILL.NET Gunnar Kennedy, a 2023 graduate of Alton High School and student at the University of Virginia, died this week during a solo hiking trip in Slovenia, prompting an outpouring of community support for his...

How European travel is changing from 12 October, and how it affects you

UK passport holders face new biometric border checks when travelling to Schengen Area countries UK travellers face new border rules for trips to Europe from 12 October. The Entry/Exit System (EES) is designed to speed up border crossings, improve...

Full list of details UK tourists need to provide to EU from this weekend

14:05, 10 Oct 2025 New border regulations are set to be implemented across the European Union from this Sunday(Image: Hinterhaus Productions via Getty Images) New border regulations are set to be implemented across the European Union from this...

EU travel change hits all Brits flying to Spain, France and Italy from Saturday

A major European Union (EU) travel change will hit all British tourists flying to 29 European countries from Saturday, including Spain, France and Italy. From October 12, 2025, Brits will be required to register their fingerprints and a facial...

Qatar-Slovenia Business Forum set to kick off in November

Acting General Manager of Qatar Chamber (QC) Ali Bu Sherbak Al Mansouri has met with Non-Resident Ambassador of the Republic of Slovenia to the State of Qatar, Natalia Al Mansour, where they discussed arrangements for the upcoming Qatar-Slovenia...

Britons warned to allocate four hours for new EU entry/exit system

British nationals could face four-hour waits at border control when visiting several EU countries thanks to a new digital system, a travel expert has warned. The Entry/Exit System (EES) will be gradually rolled out across Europe over the next six...

Could Slovenia be Europe’s most pro-Palestinian country?

Slovenia has emerged as one of Europe’s most outspoken supporters of Palestinian rights, a remarkable position for such a small and often overlooked Central European country. From recognising Palestinian statehood to being the first European...

Qatar Chamber holds trade talks with Slovenian envoy

Qatar Chamber Acting General Manager Ali Bu Sherbak Al Mansouri met on Thursday with Natalia Al Mansour, Non-Resident Ambassador of Slovenia to Qatar, at the Chamber’s headquarters in Doha to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in...

Slovenia to host 2026 European Road Cycling Championships

Slovenia has been named the host of the 2026 European Road Cycling Championships, the first time the country stages a major international road cycling championship and a fitting milestone for a nation that has become a cycling powerhouse due to...

TOURISE Awards unveils shortlist of world-leading destinations

The shortlist for the inaugural TOURISE Awards has been revealed, putting the spotlight on destinations that are rewriting the rules of travel. It showcases places that redefine travel norms, ranging from entertainment hubs to shopping districts....