A controversial new study suggests our geography textbooks should be rewritten. Since we were young, we’ve learned that Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Oceania, Europe, North America and South America make up the seven continents, but a study published in the journal Gondwana Research puts forth the claim that there is actually only six continents. Schematic diagram … Read more
When Becca and Jordan Itkowitz moved back to La Grange, Illinois, after three years in Denmark with their two sons, Evan, 8, and Max, 10, they experienced culture shock. Soon after moving stateside in 2017, Becca received a call from school that Max had thrown a snowball during recess. “Not at anyone, mind you,” Becca … Read more
The Post takes a look at two of Paris’ must-stay spots during the 2024 Paris Olympics. AFP via Getty Images World-class athletes won’t be the only ones feeling like champions during the 2024 Olympics in Paris. With effortless elegance being at the heart of the French capital no matter the season, this summer the City … Read more
The happiest place on Earth is apparently in Europe. Dan Mahboubian Rosen, an American comedian, ranted online, claiming Europe is “not a real country.” In a one-minute and 28-second TikTok video uploaded on July 23, which has over 1.3 million views, Rosen explains why Europeans should be grateful for American tourism. Dan Mahboubian Rosen ranted … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Paul McCartney refuses to “Let It Be.” In June, the 82-year-old former Beatle announced he’s adding another leg to his ongoing ‘Got Back Tour’ that started in the … Read more
Jenny from a different block. Ben Affleck moved his belongings out of his shared mansion with Jennifer Lopez when she was away in Europe, a source told People in a story published Friday. “Ben continues to live at the Brentwood rental. He’s been there for about two months now,” another source says. “He seems okay. … Read more
Are you struggling with dating right now? The good news is that it isn’t your fault, it is because all the men are on holiday. Tessa Snow, 30, resides in Newcastle and has been single on/off for five years. At this point, she’s an expert, and she’s worked out why there’s always a winter slump … Read more
Picture it — Sicily, this coming August. Sure, the island’s dramatic coastline will be perfect for swimming and sunbathing, but you’ll be sharing some pretty tight real estate with half of Europe, too. Fast forward a few weeks, and the weather is almost nearly as hot and sunny, with a daily average of 80 degrees, but … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. On Tuesday, June 18, Paul McCartney turns 82 years young. The day before that, the former Beatle announced he’s added eight European concert dates to his ongoing ‘Got … Read more
They sea an opportunity for shenanigans. For the last four years, a small band of orcas have been raising hell off the Atlantic coasts of Europe by ramming into nearly 700 vessels and making some sink, according to the Washington Post. Now, a new report highlights the most probable reason why these killer whales dangerously … Read more
Are you headed abroad this summer? While some of us might be eager to blend, turns out we might as well not bother. That’s according to the many Europeans who responded to a recent Reddit post, insisting that Americans can be spotted from a mile away, sometimes without even opening our mouths. Those headed abroad … Read more
One by one, nations are falling — to dreaded “tipflation.” The American practice of overtipping due to passive-aggressive tactics — and often guilt — is spreading overseas to Europe, where it is customary to leave only a Euro or two. First, cafes and brasseries in Paris were caught red-handed begging for an all-American extra 20% … Read more
Come summer, travel to Europe will be top of mind for plenty of Americans with vacation on the brain. But can we afford it? Summers especially can be crowded, hot and packed with tourists driving up rates as locals flee for the countryside and beaches — not really the best time to be visiting. Plus, this … Read more
The truth is out there. People from the southwestern US to Scandinavia and the far reaches of Eastern Europe posted footage of an unidentified flying object they saw mysteriously coasting overhead in a spiral pattern Thursday evening. “Completely clear skies, and I see a super blurry white light (no flashes like a plane), coming straight … Read more
Luckily for flyers, it’s gonna be May very soon. “May and September are great months to travel, as they’re before and after peak summer here in the US,” flight attendant Bernice Padilla, 29, confided to SWNS. “You have less crowds and more affordable prices, but the weather is still nice,” she continued. “Every country has … Read more
A man spent just £6k [$7,471 USD] traveling to 18 countries — keeping costs down by sleeping in caves. Robert Michelsen, 21, solo travelled around Europe and visited countries including Portugal, Serbia, Croatia and Poland over the course of eight months. He wanted to see the world without “money stopping” him. Robert was frugal with … Read more
This Italian island is overrun by so many goats that locals are begging people to sail away with as many as they can catch. Alicudi is the least inhabited — when you’re counting people, that is — of the seven Aeolian islands floating off the northern coast of Sicily. It is home to about 100 residents … Read more
Tomato, tomahto. A rowdy Reddit conversation throwing a spotlight on the differences between European countries and the United States has sparked countless mini-debates within a now supersized thread — and Americans can’t stop talking about it online. The transatlantic tit-for-tat began innocently enough about a year ago on r/askreddit, when user Raphael_Olbert posed the extremely simple … Read more
With 46 countries reporting large measles outbreaks, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is tightening guidance for American travelers. “Many international destinations are reporting increased numbers of cases of measles,” warns the agency. The CDC now recommends Americans consult their physicians six weeks before travel instead of only a month prior, as late-2023 guidance … Read more
Sexually transmitted infections skyrocketed across Europe in 2022 — with reported gonorrhea cases alone nearly doubling. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control expressed “deep concern” with the rising rates, released Thursday as part of the group’s most recent data set. Syphilis cases rose by 34% between 2021 and 2022, amounting to more than … Read more