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Friday, april 11, 2025
Is Norway introducing a visitor tax? Here’s all we know about its proposal to tackle overtourism
• 3:01 PM
4 min
Norway is experiencing a surge in arrivals as holidaymakers seek cooler climes.
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Rattlesnakes, rocks and a Rolex: The weirdest things left behind in unclaimed luggage
• 2:31 PM
9 min
The contents of suitcases can be baffling to behold.
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Hiking in Cinque Terre this spring? Be prepared for footwear checks and one-way systems
• 2:01 PM
5 min
The Cinque Terre park authorities brought in a ban on open or smooth-soled footwear like flip-flops in 2019.
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Thursday, april 10, 2025
New competitors could slash Channel Tunnel rail fare by 30 per cent in the next 15 years
• 2:30 PM
10 min
A new report forecasts a drop in Channel Tunnel rail fares of nearly a third as new operators enter the market.
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Europe’s top rail operators and routes for a dog-friendly adventure across the continent
• 2:01 PM
12 min
Plenty of rail and cruise companies now accept pets, meaning you can take a trip without worrying about crates or cargo holds.
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Wednesday, april 9, 2025
Barcelona to create special selfie zone to curb tourist chaos at Sagrada Familia
• 2:00 PM
4 min
Until recently, Plaça Gaudí had been exploited by tourists for a TikTok trend that caused considerable disruption.
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You’ll need to book via app to visit these spectacular beaches in Sardinia this summer
• 12:14 AM
6 min
Sardinia has capped the number of holidaymakers that can visit its famous beaches this summer.
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Tuesday, april 8, 2025
Italy and Greece travel warning: Aviation worker strikes set to impact flights tomorrow
• 4:26 PM
3 min
Holidaymakers with flights booked to or from Italy or Greece should prepare for possible disruption.
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Italian rail operator reveals €1bn investment to tackle Eurostar monopoly
• 2:48 PM
3 min
Eurostar currently holds a monopoly on routes between mainland Europe and London, but competitors are closing in.
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Some airlines are banning power banks on flights. Here’s what travellers need to know
• 2:00 PM
5 min
The aviation industry’s heightened caution around power banks comes after several incidents of fires caused by malfunctioning batteries.
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LGBTQ+ travellers forgo trips to the US as gender rules on passports change
• 5:01 AM
7 min
Trump’s new policies have created uncertainty for travellers as US immigration authorities may now require documentation showing ‘sex at birth’.
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Italy fines Roman Colosseum ticketing agencies €20m for practices that forced tourists to pay more
• 12:16 AM
3 min
Ticketing agencies made it almost impossible to purchase standard-price entry to Italy's most popular tourist attraction.
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Monday, april 7, 2025
US tourist arrested in India for trying to make contact with an isolated tribe
• 2:58 PM
5 min
Mykhailo Viktorovych Polyakov, a 24-year-old YouTuber, is facing charges after he tried to contact the Sentinelese people who live on the off-limits North Sentinel Island.
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From European sleepers to California’s Amtrak: This rail tour takes you around the world in 100 days
• 2:22 PM
4 min
With only 12 spots available, travellers wanting a place on this rail adventure need to be quick.
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Sunday, april 6, 2025
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Thursday, april 3, 2025
Seat reservations on Spanish trains just got easier for Interrail and Eurail passholders
• 2:35 PM
9 min
Holders of Interrail and Eurail passes have long lamented the hoops they have to jump through to reserve seats on Spanish trains, but all that’s about to change.
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ETIAS scams: Everything Brits need to know about EU travel as ETA launch causes confusion
• 2:02 PM
8 min
With new travel rules come new scammers attempting to part you from your money.
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DiscoverEU: How to get one of the EU’s 36,000 free rail passes for young people this summer
• 9:32 AM
7 min
All you need to do is answer six questions and you might be in with a chance of a month-long free rail pass.
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Wednesday, april 2, 2025
Eurostar rivals given ‘green signal’ for cross-Channel trains: What could it mean for passengers?
• 2:04 PM
7 min
Breaking Eurostar’s monopoly was never going to be easy, but a handful of courageous rail companies are keen to make it happen.
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UK ETA travel permit: British dual nationals flag issues with application system
• 1:46 PM
4 min
Confusion has arisen for UK citizens who don’t have a British passport because theirs is expired, lost, or they were never issued with one.
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What is the ETA? European travellers need €12 entry permit to visit the UK starting today
• 6:58 AM
8 min
Read our full guide to the UK's new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA): who needs it, how long it's valid and how to apply.
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Tuesday, april 1, 2025
Nervous flyer? These airlines have dedicated support programmes and in-flight apps
• 2:31 PM
5 min
Turbulence, screaming children and randomly allocated seats are most likely to make passengers feel uncomfortable.
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Iceland’s Blue Lagoon spa and nearby town evacuated due to volcanic eruption
• 12:54 AM
6 min
Flames and smoke shot through the air as the volcanic fissure opened near the town of Grindavik.
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Monday, march 31, 2025
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Cyprus is funding desalination plants for hotels to tackle tourism's water shortage woes
• 4:03 PM
3 min
The government will provide €3 million of funding over the next two years to help hotels build their own desalination plants.
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‘We expect respect’: Bali cracks down on ‘naughty’ tourists with strict new rules
• 3:01 PM
4 min
Bali’s mayor has warned that some transgressions could be met with legal consequences.
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At least six dead after tourist submarine sinks in Egypt's Red Sea
• 11:23 AM
1 min
The vessel went down on Thursday after setting off from the harbour in the tourist promenade area in the coastal city of Hurghada.
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‘Fundamental for tourists’ trust’: Why Italy is cracking down on fake hotel and restaurant reviews
• 6:01 AM
9 min
Italy’s new rules aim to tackle both mistaken and malicious reviews by requiring proof of a visit and banning incentives for positive comments.
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Wednesday, march 26, 2025
Ryanair launches ‘Prime’ subscription service for frequent travellers. Is it worth it?
• 3:10 PM
4 min
While subscription services might save travellers money, they are also a way to persuade more people to fly - which is bad news for the planet.
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Europe's travel strikes: Flight and train disruption you can expect in 2025
• 3:00 PM
5 min
Our travel guide is updated as soon as a new European strike is announced.
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Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts again, no threat to residents
• 10:33 AM
2 min
Kilauea ramped up its surface activity on Tuesday when lava began pouring out of a vent in its caldera.
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Tuesday, march 25, 2025
Monday, march 24, 2025
The European tube: Inside the project to launch a continent-wide rail system
• 3:37 PM
11 min
21st Europe’s Starline network plans to connect 39 destinations in European countries - with lines reaching the UK, Turkey and Ukraine too.
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Off the rails: Night train from Berlin to Brussels will stop running at the end of March
• 3:00 PM
3 min
Passengers can still travel between Berlin and Brussels on an overnight train using the European Sleeper.
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Heathrow defends response after substation fire grounds flights for 18 hours
• 12:43 AM
6 min
The fire's impact raised concerns about the resilience of Britain's energy system to accident, natural disaster or attack.
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Sunday, march 23, 2025
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Friday, march 21, 2025
London is considering a tourist tax. Here’s what it could mean for visitors
• 4:02 PM
6 min
British officials estimate that a 5 per cent tourist tax could generate €285 million annually for London.
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More than 1,000 flights disrupted at Heathrow airport after nearby fire
• 7:17 AM
2 min
Airport operators said the travel hub would be shuttered until midnight on Friday after a fire in an electrical substation knocked out its electricity.
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Wednesday, march 19, 2025
Visitors to the UK will soon need a €12 visa waiver. Here’s how to avoid ETA scams
• 3:55 PM
3 min
To obtain the £10 (€12) visa waiver, travellers need to complete an online process via official UK government channels.
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Travellers rank the world’s most disappointing tourist attractions. The top five are in Europe
• 3:00 PM
6 min
Travellers’ reviews suggest many of Europe’s bucket-list attractions are underwhelming and too crowded.
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Tuesday, march 18, 2025
Thailand’s visa-free stay will soon be cut to 30 days. Here’s what it means for tourists
• 3:34 PM
3 min
An increasing number of foreigners are engaging in illicit jobs or business activities while claiming to be visiting for tourism purposes.
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EES to launch in October 2025. How will the border check system affect crossing times?
• 12:50 AM
7 min
The EES requires all borders to install new scanners - most will not be ready on the launch day.
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Monday, march 17, 2025
Set-jetting in Sicily: Where to find the lavish filming locations of Netflix’s The Leopard
• 3:32 PM
7 min
From an iconic Baroque square in Palermo to a lavish palazzo in Catania, here are the real-life backdrops of The Leopard.
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Japan doubles fee to climb Mount Fuji after pollution and safety concerns
• 3:00 PM
4 min
Japan’s Yamanashi prefecture has brought in the toll to protect the UNESCO-designated environment.
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Sunday, march 16, 2025
Saturday, march 15, 2025
US mulls travel ban on citizens from 43 countries, including Russia — reports
• 11:29 PM
3 min
US President Donald Trump's administration is considering banning all travel to the country from 11 countries, the so-called "red list". The other countries are in the "yellow and orange" lists, US domestic media reported.
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Airport theory, seat squatters and check-in chickens: Why these viral travel trends are a disaster
• 9:04 AM
12 min
Cabin crew can remove you from flights and gate agents can deny you boarding for disobeying rules.
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Friday, march 14, 2025
EU’s ETIAS travel authorisation delayed until 2026. Here’s when you’ll have to pay
• 3:01 PM
3 min
The ETIAS will require visa-free travellers from non-EU countries, including the UK, to obtain authorisation before short stays in the Schengen Area.
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Is it safe to travel to Naples? Italy prepares for possible evacuations amid earthquake tremors
• 12:01 AM
5 min
Residents have been warned that evacuations may be necessary if the seismic activity continues.
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Thursday, march 13, 2025
A two-storey bar and more leg room: Inside France’s new high-speed TGV trains
• 4:06 PM
7 min
The TGV INOUI, run by national operator SNCF, will launch at the start of 2026.
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Swayed by special offers? Here’s where your holiday budget will stretch furthest in Europe
• 3:00 PM
3 min
80 per cent of British holidaymakers said deals and prices in travel adverts were their main inspiration.
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Wednesday, march 12, 2025
Solo travel: How to avoid paying a ‘singles tax’ and pick the perfect destination
• 3:31 PM
4 min
Solo travellers can find themselves paying over €2,000 more for their holiday package, but more travel agents are now catering for single adventurers.
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This pretty seaside town in Sicily is offering €1 holidays - what’s the catch?
• 3:01 PM
3 min
Siculiana is offering a handful of lucky travellers an all-expenses paid escape - all they have to fork out for is Sicily’s €1 tourist tax.
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