Yesterday
Rocket debris from Elon Musk's SpaceX is delaying flights in this part of the world
• 3:39 PM
11 min
One airline said it often gets little notice of when or where it can expect rockets to fall from the sky so flights have been delayed to ensure safety.
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Is it safe to travel to LA? Everything you need to know about flights, hotels and transport
• 3:16 PM
13 min
If you’ve got to travel to, through or from Los Angeles soon, is it safe to go?
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Fasten your seatbelt: The most turbulent European flight routes revealed
• 5:49 AM
10 min
Eight out of the ten most turbulent routes all begin or end in the same country.
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Tuesday, january 14, 2025
Thailand wants to make casinos legal to attract more tourists
• 3:32 PM
3 min
Thailand's Cabinet has approved a draft bill that seeks to legalise casinos in a bid to boost tourism and the economy.
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Ryanair demands two drink limit at EU airports to stop bad behaviour on flights
• 9:35 AM
5 min
The call comes as the airline sues a passenger for €15,000 after they caused a flight to be diverted.
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Monday, january 13, 2025
Airbnb is “drastically transforming neighbourhoods” in Athens: Here’s how Greece wants to clamp down
• 2:57 PM
4 min
Hotel owners have complained that holiday rentals now outnumber hotel rooms.
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Travel chaos in Belgium as flights and trains cancelled due to nationwide strike
• 9:28 AM
5 min
At one Brussels airport, all departures are cancelled after midday as "security can no longer be guaranteed"
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Sunday, january 12, 2025
Belgians brace themselves for a nationwide strike on Monday
• 5:45 PM
1 min
The nationwide day of action over new pension reforms will cause largescale disruption as many teachers, bus, airport and rail staff have registered to strike.
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From the Swiss Alps to the Rocky Mountains, these are the world's most incredible train journeys
• 8:33 AM
19 min
Pass through awe-inspiring mountain ranges while eating delicious food on these once-in-a-lifetime train journeys.
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Saturday, january 11, 2025
Friday, january 10, 2025
Free Airbnbs and discounted hotels: How the travel industry is helping LA wildfire victims
• 4:00 PM
3 min
Dozens of hospitality and tourism businesses are offering their support to residents and travellers forced to flee from fire-impacted areas.
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Hurkle-durkling: The travel trend for dark winter days where you bring the hotel to you
• 3:35 PM
4 min
Hurkle-durkling is the practice of lounging in bed until late, hunkered down amongst warm covers.
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Thursday, january 9, 2025
Ryanair sues passenger for €15,000 after flight was diverted due to ‘inexcusable behaviour’
• 3:56 PM
3 min
The budget airline has warned this will not be the last time it goes to court over unacceptable behaviour on its aircraft.
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Edinburgh's tourist tax is launching in 2026. Here's how much visitors will have to pay
• 1:26 PM
5 min
The fee will be capped at seven consecutive days and is scheduled to come into force in 2026.
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Gender details needn't be given to buy train tickets: EU court
• 11:14 AM
2 min
A French LGBT+ rights association filed a complained after the railway company SNCF asked customers for their titles when buying a ticket online.
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Wednesday, january 8, 2025
From Turkish hammams to Slovakian spas: How to take a grand bathhouse tour of Europe
• 4:40 PM
10 min
Bathing culture is a great way to appreciate a new destination. Will you take the plunge in 2025?
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What is the ETA? Non-EU travellers now have to apply online for €11 permit to enter the UK
• 11:32 AM
8 min
Read our full guide to the UK's new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA): who needs it, how long it's valid for and how to apply.
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Tuesday, january 7, 2025
From horse-drawn to high-speed: Britain celebrates 200 years of rail travel in 2025
• 5:02 PM
4 min
At 12 noon on New Year’s Day, nearly 200 vintage locomotives around the world blew their whistles to ring in a special year for rail travel.
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London, Paris, Dublin: Which European city has the most congested roads?
• 3:00 PM
6 min
Traffic jams cost each driver more than €1,000 in wasted time in Europe’s most congested city last year.
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From cheating on a partner to breaking the law: Is ‘tourist syndrome’ to blame for bad behaviour?
• 6:15 AM
7 min
An expert explains what drives the ‘vacation mindset’ as half of Americans admit to acting out on holiday.
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Monday, january 6, 2025
Delta, Iberia, Vueling: Which airlines were most on-time in 2024?
• 5:11 PM
7 min
The report’s authors say the aviation industry has demonstrated significant resilience in the face of global industry challenges in 2024
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Train cancellations and delays expected in France as Storm Florian strikes
• 2:50 PM
4 min
Passengers in Île-de-France are warned to be vigilant and avoid travel as Storm Floriane brings violent winds.
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Free ice cream and affordable ski passes: How Europe’s more thoughtful visitors got rewarded in 2024
• 6:02 AM
6 min
Schemes reward visitors for picking up litter, taking planet-friendly forms of transport and volunteering on conservation projects.
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Sunday, january 5, 2025
Heavy snowfall causes airport closures in the UK
• 10:45 AM
1 min
Heavy snowfall in the UK has caused the airports of Liverpool, Manchester and Leeds to close their runways. The bad weather is set to continue through Sunday with the country's weather service issuing a number of warnings.
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Snow penises, psychopathic managers, guests tipping with cannabis: The highs and lows of ski season
• 9:04 AM
12 min
A former season worker reveals what really goes on behind the scenes at your ski hotel - and it's often bonkers.
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Saturday, january 4, 2025
From sunflowers and sunsets to vineyard tours: A beginner’s bike holiday in the south of France
• 9:03 AM
18 min
An aspiring cyclist decides to push her limits as she rides part of the ‘Alps-to-Sea’ cycleway by the Rhône River.
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Responsible travel turns 25: Looking back on a pioneering tourism company
• 7:04 AM
6 min
Justin Francis founded Responsible Travel as a groundbreaking holiday company seeking to drive change in tourism.
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From Italy’s path of love to Sweden's archipelago trail: European hiking routes that opened in 2024
• 7:03 AM
4 min
Hiking is a way to see lesser-visited parts of a country - and do so in a more sustainable manner.
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Friday, january 3, 2025
Automated cars, low emissions and noise pollution: Europe’s driving rules are changing in 2025
• 3:31 PM
6 min
Countries in the bloc are cracking down on emissions, dangerous driving and noise pollution.
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2024 was a deadly year for air travel, but flying is still the safest form of transport
• 3:00 PM
14 min
With the recent spate of air accidents, travellers may feel less confident. But is flying really becoming unsafe?
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Small talk-free walks and silent meals: Where to find peace and quiet on your next trip
• 6:03 AM
5 min
In recent years, there has been a growing trend for silent tourism, from beaches where talking is prohibited to guides to the quietest spots in a city.
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Thursday, january 2, 2025
Remote working in Asia? Taiwan's digital nomad visa has now launched
• 3:04 PM
7 min
Digital nomads can now enjoy more time in Asia as the newly-launched Taiwan visa extends to one year validity.
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Gite, gasthof, agriturismo: Europe’s traditional accommodation options for classic hospitality
• 7:03 AM
13 min
Make your accommodation not just a place to sleep but a fundamental part of your European holiday experience.
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How Japanese psychology can shape your next travel experience and give you a life reboot
• 6:03 AM
16 min
Women are encouraged to transform their lives in 2025 through travel and ancient Japanese psychology principles.
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Wednesday, january 1, 2025
Athens limits short-term rentals for one year in bid to alleviate housing shortage
• 4:29 PM
3 min
Short-term rentals in Greece surged in 2024, with the number of available beds in the rental units overtaking the number of beds at the country's hotels.
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Heal with bee beds: Ireland’s new wellness experience draws on an eastern European tradition
• 6:04 AM
12 min
The latest buzz on Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way is a holistic healing bee experience.
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Tuesday, december 31, 2024
Forget the Caribbean’s golden sands: Castaway for adventure in the unspoiled island haven of Saba
• 3:02 PM
10 min
The small island of Saba might just be the last unspoiled Caribbean destination - and it feels a world away.
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We need tourism to decrease’: Will there be more anti-tourist protests in Europe in 2025?
• 6:06 AM
10 min
Tourism in Europe’s hotspots continues to rise, but after protests in 2024, what can we expect for the coming year?
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Monday, december 30, 2024
Edinburgh's New Year's Eve celebrations cancelled and travel disrupted as UK battered by bad weather
• 2:58 PM
8 min
The brew of bad weather has caused all outdoor events of Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebrations to be cancelled.
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Bhutan: Why the ‘kingdom of happiness’ should be your New Year wellness trip
• 1:05 PM
6 min
Spending time in Bhutan can teach you to slow down, connect with nature and be inspired by Buddhist compassion.
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Frankincense: I uncovered the story behind the traditional Christmas scent on a trip to Oman
• 9:03 AM
16 min
Once more valuable than gold, frankincense is indelibly linked to Oman.
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How one ski resort in Switzerland has become an unlikely canvas for the world’s street artists
• 6:03 AM
14 min
Crans-Montana not only sparks art appreciation in skiers - it’s drawing visitors to the Swiss resort year-round.
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Sunday, december 29, 2024
Saturday, december 28, 2024
Fog disrupts Dutch, British and Polish airports on a busy holiday weekend
• 4:56 PM
2 min
Passengers faced continued disruptions throughout Friday and Saturday due to thick fog that caused flight delays and cancellations.
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What is home-swapping and can it help you find friendship and love while on holiday?
• 9:01 AM
17 min
Is home-swapping solely for the mad and the brave - or is there more to be found?
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Friday, december 27, 2024
2025 will be a bumper year for northern lights sightings. Here are the best places to see them
• 4:00 PM
10 min
The northern lights will be stronger in 2025 than they have in at least a decade.
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Venice, Tokyo, Strasbourg: Watch out for alcohol bans on New Year’s Eve in these cities
• 3:00 PM
5 min
Cities have also restricted the sale of fireworks and closed off crowded areas.
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Safestay reveals plans to extend travel hostels' reach across Europe
• 11:38 AM
2 min
The market for travellers looking for cheaper accommodation as they travel the globe is booming. Safestay is hoping to capitalise on that growth.
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From €10 tickets to mega luxury: Europe’s most exciting new train routes for 2025
• 6:03 AM
17 min
Taking a holiday on rails just got more appealing with these new train routes launching in Europe in 2025.
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Thursday, december 26, 2024
Major cyber attack disrupts holiday season flights at Japan Airlines
• 9:22 AM
2 min
Japan Airlines said it was hit by a cyberattack on Thursday, causing delays to more than 20 domestic flights but the carrier said it was able to restore its systems a few hours later.
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Feast before you ride? Tuck into unexpected fine-dining bistros in Europe’s popular railway stations
• 6:09 AM
23 min
Swap your supermarket sandwich for something more luxurious at these brilliant trackside brasseries and bistros.
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Wednesday, december 25, 2024
Tuesday, december 24, 2024
FAA lifts 'national groundstop' of American Airlines flights after technical issue
• 1:29 PM
2 min
American Airlines flight services have resumed across the United States after they were temporarily grounded due to a technical issue impacting the airline's entire system.
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Tourists evacuated from Eiffel Tower after reports of elevator fire
• 11:57 AM
1 min
The Parisian landmark attracts up to 25,000 visitors a day on average.
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Europe's travel strikes: Flight and train disruption you can expect in January
• 7:36 AM
7 min
Our travel guide is updated as soon as a new European strike is announced.
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I’ve been a digital nomad all over the world: Why Tbilisi in Georgia is my top recommendation
• 6:04 AM
11 min
Can Tbilisi stay a haven for digital nomads amid rising costs and political tensions?
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Monday, december 23, 2024
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