Visiting Amsterdam in winter may seem counterintuitive, but the benefits far outweigh the extra packing required for a snug trip. Amid twinkling lights and cobbled streets, the perks of an off-season ...

The longlist for the world’s largest and most prestigious literary prize for young writers – the Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize – is announced today, with authors hailing from across the world ...

Discover the history and natural beauty of Connecticut's landmarks, from the Connecticut River to the stunning beauty of the ...

When their terms end, US presidents must move out of the country's most famous address and make other living arrangements.

Amsterdam is a city with so much to offer, from its stunning architecture to its fascinating history - and one ...

The tour did include some well-known places, like Vondelpark and Dam Square, but Lisanne also took us to a hidden courtyard, ...

Today, Paris wears many hats and has owned or rented numerous interesting dwellings, including the mansion she cheekily dubbed Slivington Manor and a beachfront Malibu pad which was tragically ...

The United States is a federal republic whose people benefit from a vibrant political system, a strong rule-of-law tradition, robust freedoms of expression and religious belief, and a wide array of ...

While set in Pakistan, Zinda Laash retains the Gothic atmosphere of its inspiration ... uses the monster to conduct illegal activities at the doctor’s house. Things look bleak until a Rajesh ...

Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today. From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The ...

Wait… did that guy just say his name was Freek?! Yep, Dutch names can be Freek-ishly weird sometimes. 🤷🏻‍♀️ Whether you’re trying to name your own ...