Yesterday
Brace yourself for travel disruption in France: Winter will be the season of strikes
• 3:33 PM
8 min
Strikes in France have been unusually quiet this year, but that’s all set to change in November and December.
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From golden beaches to snow-capped mountains: Is Bulgaria Europe’s best year-round destination?
• 3:02 PM
8 min
Bulgaria is teaming up with other Balkan countries to encourage multi-country trips.
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'Stranded': Bali travel chaos after flights grounded due to ash cloud from deadly volcano
• 11:12 AM
8 min
Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano has so far killed 10 people and injured dozens of others.
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Tuesday, november 12, 2024
Planning a wellness break? Discover Poland’s hidden gem on the Baltic Coast
• 3:30 PM
12 min
Poland’s Baltic coast offers a unique escape with its historic cities, wellness retreats, and shifting dunes.
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What would a single-ticket booking system mean for your next European train adventure?
• 3:02 PM
8 min
The complexity of train travel across Europe’s borders could soon be made easier with plans for a single ticket.
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Bird watching, hiking and history: Escape to nature on a trip to Lithuania’s tranquil national parks
• 7:02 AM
12 min
Experience a new side of Europe: Explore the forests, lakes, and folklore of Lithuania’s underrated national parks.
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Monday, november 11, 2024
All aboard the future: How high-speed battery-powered trains will change European rail travel
• 3:30 PM
7 min
Will you be getting on board the latest revolution in rail travel: battery-powered trains?
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Planning your next flight? How Europe’s different air passenger taxes impact your wallet
• 2:59 PM
14 min
French pilots are calling for a strike over rising taxes. But what do air passenger taxes mean for your wallet?
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Sunday, november 10, 2024
Lights, camera, adventure? Britain's most popular filming destinations are ‘the star of the show’
• 10:04 AM
7 min
Britain launches a campaign that invites you to be the leading star and explore its hottest filming locations.
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‘It’s changing the city’s face’: Locals share stories on how overtourism impacts Rome’s culture
• 9:22 AM
18 min
The residents of Italy’s capital are feeling the heat with record-high visitors.
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Saturday, november 9, 2024
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Revolutionary art and Pussy Riot: Visit the Berlin Wall on the 35th anniversary of its fall
• 4:04 PM
7 min
35 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, here's how to celebrate in the German capital.
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Want to move to Europe? Scotland offers affordable living and beautiful scenery
• 3:34 PM
12 min
Fancy a slower pace of life? Join the digital nomads moving to Scotland.
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‘One of the last hidden gems in the world’: How Saudi hopes to protect the Red Sea’s barrier reef
• 3:04 PM
7 min
Saudi is building new resorts and hotels designed to be regenerative.
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Thursday, november 7, 2024
Where were the most popular European holiday destinations in 2024 - and where should you go instead?
• 4:02 PM
15 min
Bavaria, Cornwall, Amorgos: Europe’s best off the beaten path destinations to visit in 2025.
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Spain aims to ban golden visas from January - but one country is reintroducing its scheme
• 2:02 PM
15 min
The EU is turning its back on golden visas - but one country is reintroducing its scheme.
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Is weed still legal in Thailand? Here’s what tourists need to know as government u-turns
• 7:00 AM
16 min
A new proposal drops plans to relist the plant as a narcotic - but upholds that weed should be restricted to medical uses.
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Wednesday, november 6, 2024
Overtourism and sustainability top agenda at World Travel Market in London
• 4:28 PM
4 min
The event takes place amid growing concerns over the impact of tourism on climate change as well as extreme weather events affecting the sector.
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Curative waters and Roman ruins: Why you should visit Algeria’s thermal springs
• 3:47 PM
5 min
Algeria's hot springs have been sought out for millennia by Romans, Berber tribes and Ottoman sultans.
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Looking for an epic adventure? Try this 222 km running trail through the heart of the Sahara
• 11:57 AM
6 min
Love running? Challenge yourself to try Algeria’s 222 km race through the Sahara Desert.
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Move to Canada looking tempting? Europe has some of the most affordable countries for expats in 2024
• 11:26 AM
11 min
Home no longer looking so tempting? Save money and improve your quality of life in these affordable European countries.
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Tuesday, november 5, 2024
Regenerative tourism, accessibility and AI: The hot topics as the travel industry gathers at WTM
• 3:04 PM
6 min
This year’s event will be the largest to date with over 80 new exhibitors.
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Finland, Iceland, Slovakia: 24 European countries can now visit China visa-free
• 8:40 AM
5 min
China's rapidly expanding visa-free scheme aims to boost tourism.
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Monday, november 4, 2024
‘Ugly’ pool for coins built next to Rome’s Trevi Fountain as city undergoes massive facelift
• 3:02 PM
7 min
Rome is under construction ahead of next year's holy event.
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'Do not travel unless strictly necessary': Chaos at Barcelona airport as terminal and runway flooded
• 1:27 PM
6 min
Local authorities have issued a red warning due to torrential rain in Barcelona.
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Europe's travel strikes: Flight and train disruption you can expect in November
• 10:36 AM
4 min
Our travel guide is updated as soon as a new European strike is announced.
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Sunday, november 3, 2024
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With a giant street party and flaming procession, this city is the best place to celebrate New Year
• 4:00 PM
5 min
Edinburgh’s Street Party is now considered a ‘bucket list’ New Year celebration.
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This popular European hiking destination just introduced a tourist fee on some of its trails
• 3:03 PM
3 min
From 1 January 2025, non-residents will need to pay to hike over 30 routes in Madeira.
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A load of hot air? These destinations are selling thin air to tourists
• 6:06 AM
6 min
You can find cans of local air in dozens of places around the world from the Swiss mountains to the Isle of Mann.
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Thursday, october 31, 2024
Pickles, potatoes, butter: People are travelling thousands of kilometres to try these viral foods
• 3:31 PM
5 min
This summer, a chocolate bar produced by one shop in Dubai became the most sought-after food item on TikTok.
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Remote working in Asia? Taiwan extends digital nomad visa plans to one year
• 1:56 PM
7 min
Digital nomads will soon be able to enjoy more time in Asia as the upcoming Taiwan visa extends to one year validity.
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From Satan’s Bridge to the living dead: Europe’s spookiest Halloween adventures
• 6:02 AM
13 min
From Satan’s Bridge to the Headless Horseman, here's how to spend Halloween in Europe.
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Wednesday, october 30, 2024
Dreaming of a green Christmas? How to visit Europe’s best Christmas markets by train this winter
• 4:02 PM
9 min
From Strasbourg to Cologne, take the green route to Europe’s best Christmas markets.
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Will the ETA be delayed? Industry leaders call on UK to postpone introduction of new border system
• 3:34 PM
4 min
Europeans will be required to have an ETA for travelling to the UK from April, with applications opening up in March.
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Travelling on a budget? These are the European countries where tourists are most likely to overspend
• 8:25 AM
11 min
Recent research also revealed that holiday overspending has reached its highest levels in a decade.
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Valencia flooding: Everything travellers need to know about flights, trains, roads and refunds
• 12:33 AM
7 min
Valencia and the surrounding area has been devastated after a year's worth of rain fell in a few hours.
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Tuesday, october 29, 2024
2025’s top travel trends include visiting detour destinations and seeing natural phenomena
• 4:13 PM
8 min
Destinations that reduce stress and bring nature closer are trending for 2025.
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This Cyprus resort offers a free night if guests don’t get sun. Where else is sunny all winter?
• 3:07 PM
9 min
Guests will be eligible for a one-night complimentary stay for every full day the Cyprus resort doesn’t meet the ‘Sunshine Guarantee’.
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Monday, october 28, 2024
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Epic New Year train journey rides Europe’s highest railway and winds through 5 countries
• 2:00 PM
5 min
Visit a rotating mountain restaurant and Europe’s highest station on this epic winter railway tour.
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Venice brings back daytripper fee for 2025, doubling cost for last-minute bookings
• 1:23 PM
6 min
The fee will go up to €10 for last minute bookings.
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Thursday, october 24, 2024
Why choosing to carbon offset your flight isn’t always the greenest option
• 3:03 PM
5 min
Carbon credit schemes have repeatedly been called out by climate scientists and activists as ineffective and even harmful.
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Medical tourism: Dental expert explains why Turkey teeth can be a costly mistake
• 3:00 PM
4 min
While it might seem like a tempting way to save money, getting treatment abroad involves some serious risks that could lead to long-term dental problems.
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France ramps up Schengen border checks. How will travellers be affected?
• 1:00 PM
4 min
France’s current border controls will end on 31 October, but a new set of checks will come into effect from 1 November.
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Wednesday, october 23, 2024
This Swiss ski resort has been named the best in the world, per new ranking
• 2:35 PM
7 min
Five ski resorts in Switzerland feature in the top 20 rankings, whilst Austria has 12.
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Prague is banning late-night bar crawls. What are the alternatives for partygoers?
• 1:16 PM
3 min
From beer spas to brewery tours, revellers will need to find new activities in Prague from next month.
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Around the world by luxury train: This 59-day adventure passes through 12 countries
• 5:04 AM
9 min
2025 will be the second time the experience goes ahead, suggesting there’s a real appetite for ultra high end travel by train.
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Tuesday, october 22, 2024
DJs, disco balls and all-night raves: Inside Europe’s party trains where you dance the journey away
• 3:03 PM
10 min
Onboard parties are part of the push to make trains more appealing as travellers seek sustainable alternatives to flying.
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‘Max hug time three minutes’: New Zealand airport goes viral for limiting goodbyes
• 1:31 PM
4 min
The airport’s CEO says hugs lasting longer than three minutes are “really awkward”.
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Sicily and mainland Italy could be linked by the world’s longest suspension bridge in 2030
• 9:50 AM
6 min
Construction is scheduled to begin at the end of this year and officials say the bridge will be in use by the early 2030s.
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Monday, october 21, 2024
Tourists in Greece targeted by protesters demanding better wages and fair working hours
• 2:26 PM
5 min
Unions say staff can not survive on the salaries they are paid.
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Got an Airbnb in Marseille? You could be forced to buy a new property under mayor’s new plan
• 2:04 PM
4 min
Mayor Benoît Payan says he wants to stop holiday rental owners from “wanting to make money off the people of Marseille”.
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