How to travel on a budget around Rome, Florence, Venice and elsewhere in Italy
Italy is one of the most beloved destinations in the world, and will top millions of tourists’ summer plans this… Read More »
Sunrise hot-air balloon rides without the crowds, head to Afyonkarahisar in Turkey
Cappadocia was put on the map by Instagram influencers who discovered colourful hot air balloons bobbing along the horizon amid… Read More »
Discover these iconic European shopfronts without spending any money
The beauty of a city is not always down to how ornate its museums and monuments are. Europe is full… Read More »
Alaska Airlines reveals gender-neutral uniform policies in step towards ‘more inclusive’ workplace
An American airline has updated its uniform guidelines to permit staff to wear makeup and nail polish, regardless of their… Read More »
New US airport scanners will mean liquids can stay put in your luggage
Millions of dollars are being invested into hi-tech airport scanners in the US to improve the security of passengers. The… Read More »
EU citizens could face tougher border measures in Ireland after UK vote
The UK government has approved a rule that will require non-Irish EU residents to apply for authorisation before travelling between… Read More »
Tourist attractions to avoid
After so many months at home, many of us are desperate to get away for a fun-filled adventure in nature…. Read More »
Santander is Spain’s most unexplored city is a tourist-free
Despite possessing an enviable location in the Bay of Biscay, some of Spain’s best surfing beaches and a thriving culinary… Read More »
Could the world’s happiest country be the perfect place for your next holiday?
For the fifth year in a row, Finland has been named the happiest country in the world. It was found… Read More »
Portugal’s Azores’ locals fearful as island destination braces for a natural disaster
Sao Jorge, in Portugal’s Azores, is bracing for what could be a major natural disaster. The mid-Atlantic island has been… Read More »
How is the Ukraine invasion shutting down tourism in Turkey and Cuba?
The turquoise beaches of Turkey and Cuba typically attract millions of Russian tourists. But this year they look empty, dashing… Read More »
Ras Al Khaimah is an adrenaline junkie’s paradise, only an hour from Dubai
The bridge of my Roman nose knocks against the inside of my safety goggles as my body jolts on the… Read More »
China welcomes cherry blossom season with dazzling firework display
Fireworks, illuminations and flashing lights are welcoming the start of cherry blossom season in Wuhan, the capital of China’s Hubei… Read More »
Venice tourists given water pistols to fire at aggressive seagulls
Tourists in the Italian city of Venice have been issued with water pistols to fend off violent seagulls. The large… Read More »
Trek in the desert and float on the Dead Sea in Jordan
This year I found myself driving through snow-capped mountains in Armenia to reach remote, medieval monasteries. I’ve hiked in the… Read More »
Could you stomach 18 hours ultra-long haul flights?
17 hours is a long time. You could watch the Lord of the Rings trilogy back to back, plus Gone… Read More »
There’s more to do in the Netherlands’ Lowlands than getting high
After months of uncertainty, the Dutch government has finally clarified the new entry requirements for non-EU citizens travelling to the… Read More »
Europe’s most overrated tourist attractions
These notorious tourist attractions are supposedly on everyone’s to-do list. But we’re here to tell you that, rather than tick… Read More »
Iran’s powder paradise drawing in the world’s best skiers
Austrian freeskier Fabian Lentsch is no stranger to the unfamiliar. He’s travelled all over the world in search of powder:… Read More »
Seven amazing European cities to visit by train
Train travel around Europe has a rich history, as generations of inter-railers know. With growing awareness of the carbon footprint… Read More »
P&O Ferries seems to have ‘broken the law’ by sacking 800 workers, says UK PM Boris Johnson
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said that it looks like P&O Ferries broke the law by suddenly firing 800… Read More »
The best beaches for a day trip from Britain’s biggest cities
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Experts puzzled by sudden nosedive of ‘safest’ Boeing 737 jet in China
The Chinese plane that crashed yesterday afternoon was considered one of the safest in the world, according to aviation experts…. Read More »
Turkey welcomes Abramovich’s €900m superyacht into Bodrum harbour
As Western nations increase sanctions against Putin’s war machine, many of Russia’s wealthiest individuals are seeking economic refuge in a… Read More »
New Zealand flights are back on, here’s how to visit the epic islands in 2022
New Zealand is re-opening its borders ahead of schedule, over two years since they first closed to travellers. From 2… Read More »
Is it safe to travel to eastern Europe right now?
As the Russia-Ukraine war approaches a grim one-month milestone, people are continuing to feel uncertain about travelling to neighbouring countries…. Read More »