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 »
U.K. Rail strikes could cause passengers to miss their flight
Travel company TUI has issued a warning for UK passengers travelling this week as strikes could cause them to miss… Read More »
What’s behind the French and UK travel chaos?
Thousands of Eurostar passengers faced travel “bedlam” on Sunday after multiple services were delayed or cancelled. Temporary line closures between… Read More »
Supersonic travel is coming back with New York to London in just over 3 hours
American start-up Boom Supersonic has unveiled their sleek new airliner, a superfast Concorde-like aircraft that they hope will revolutionalise how… Read More »
UK blames France for ‘critical incident’ at Dover port as travellers face hours long queues
Britons heading off on holiday by ferry faced hours-long waits at the port of Dover on Friday, with authorities blaming… Read More »
Travellers to the UK may need to apply for ‘permission to travel’ from 2023
The UK is planning to implement “contactless” border crossings in UK airports from 2024, according to Home Secretary Priti Patel…. Read More »
Italy launches new high-speed trains between Rome airport, Florence and Naples
Revolutionising European railways has been on the EU’s agenda for years. Though progress has been slow, Italy made strides in… Read More »
These are Europe’s coolest places this week
As a ferocious heatwave engulfs much of Europe this week, countries are roasting in record-high temperatures that at best make… Read More »
Digital nomads can now apply to work remotely from Costa Rica
If you’ve always dreamed of living in one of the most beautiful countries in the world, now’s your chance. Applications… Read More »
Hundreds of Scandinavian Airlines pilots rehired as crippling strike ends
Scandinavian airline SAS and the unions representing its pilots announced today that they have reached an agreement, ending a two-week… Read More »
Will Germany’s €9 train scheme be extended? Politician proposes €365 annual pass
Germany’s €9 a month rail passes have proved so successful the government is under pressure to extend the scheme it… Read More »