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 »