Germany’s cheap train tickets for €9 increased passenger numbers
Short distance train travel in Germany has surged over the past few months – partly thanks to the country’s ultra-cheap… Read More »
Australian tourist arrested for rides through Pompeii
An Australian tourist is facing charges in Italy after getting caught riding a moped through the ruined city of Pompeii…. Read More »
Wizz Air is using a subsidiary to restart flights to Russia
Wizz Air’s Abu Dhabi subsidiary is resuming daily flights between the UAE and Russia in response to “travel demand.” The… Read More »
Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport compensates passengers for missed flights
Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport is compensating passengers who missed their flights due to hours-long security queues. The Dutch airport is one… Read More »
Qantas executives asked to fill in for missing ground crew amid staff shortages
Australian flag carrier Qantas Airways has asked company executives to take up roles as baggage handlers amid staff shortages. At… Read More »
Russia forced to strip grounded aircraft for parts as Western sanctions over Ukraine bite hard
Russian airlines, including state-controlled Aeroflot, are stripping down aircraft to secure spare parts they can no longer buy abroad because… Read More »
Europe’s airport staff continue to strike over low pay and working conditions
Across Europe, airport and airline staff have been striking, causing severe disruption to summer travel. Employees including ground staff, baggage… Read More »
Mexican beaches unsafe for swimming after discovery of dangerous bacteria
Three popular tourist beaches in Mexico have been deemed unsafe for swimming after they failed cleanliness tests. The beaches were… Read More »
Strikes looming with walkouts in August at ten airports in Portugal
Travellers to Portugal could face chaos and cancellations as workers at ten of the country’s airports threaten to strike. Civil… Read More »
UK and EU travellers face different rules at the Spanish border
Spain no longer has any COVID-19 entry requirements for anyone arriving into the country from the EU or Schengen area…. Read More »
Where should you go to beat the crowds in Portugal this summer?
Portugal has extended its COVID rules until the end of August, but remains open for all travellers. Since July, the… Read More »
Who qualifies for a UK visa?
I moved from Australia to the UK at the end of 2019. When I looked into getting a work visa,… Read More »
Olive oil is under threat after months of drought
Olives are an iconic part of Mediterranean cuisine. And let’s be honest, food is a huge part of why we… Read More »
Post-Brexit rule requires Brits visiting Spain to have €100 spending money per day
To enter Spain, British tourists may be asked to prove that they can spend at least €100 per day. Under… Read More »
Why are there long Eurostar queues at St Pancras?
Eurostar’s London to Paris route is the linchpin of many European adventures. Whether you’re off on a bigger rail trip… Read More »
Flights to and from Spain affected by Ryanair 5-month walkout starting in August
The struggle between Ryanair’s unions and management has only just begun. After June and July were marked by strikes at… Read More »
These are the seven coolest European places you can reach by train right now
Europeans usually make a beeline for the beach in summer, but chaotic airports and scorching heatwaves have left us yearning… Read More »
American woman attacked on holiday warns others to take out full travel insurance
A young woman who was attacked by a stranger on holiday has urged fellow travellers to check their insurance, after… Read More »
Here’s the world’s top 10 cities that are best for running
Running and outdoor exercise have become extremely popular over the last few years, with global Google searches for ‘running’ increasing… Read More »
Heathrow airport boss blames women packing too much make-up as reason for queues
Horror delays at Heathrow are being partly caused by passengers taking too much make-up and feigning mobility issues, the airport’s… Read More »
Border dispute erupts between UK and France over Dover travel chaos
A cross-Channel dispute has erupted after a weekend of travel chaos at the port of Dover, which saw holidaymakers and… Read More »
Want to beat the crowds in Europe? Go off track in beautiful Armenia
For many of us, Armenia is unlikely to leap to mind when planning a holiday abroad. The former Soviet country,… Read More »