Travel News All the countries where you have to pay a ‘tourist tax’ in 2024 From the Algarve to Barcelona, fees are being introduced to try and combat overtourism. 01/04/2024
Climate World Water Day: Water is a human right so why are so many struggling? From dried-up rivers to poisoned water, people around the world are struggling to meet a basic need. 22/03/2024
Travel News Notre Dame Cathedral reopening date revealed The restoration has taken five years, following a devastating fire in 2019. 19/03/2024
Nature Is the new Banksy mural a comment on the climate crisis? The new work appears to paint leaves onto a bare tree. 18/03/2024
Eco-Innovation Solar batteries are crucial in avoiding blackouts during heatwaves Batteries come into their own when air conditioner usage cranks up during heatwaves. 15/03/2024
Green News Good news: Germany is on track to reach 2030 emissions target Germany is leading the way in Europe on the road to a greener future. 15/03/2024
Climate ‘White gold’: Lithium is key to EVs but at what cost to locals? Native groups in South America sit on $1 trillion of lithium but at what cost to their water, culture and livelihoods? 14/03/2024
Climate Bad news for smokers: El Niño is coming for tobacco Farmers are predicted to lose 20% of their income leaving many to rely on food aid. 13/03/2024
Travel News Frankfurt and Hamburg: No departures from major airports due to strike How to find out if your flight or train is cancelled and how to rebook or get a refund. 05/03/2024
Nature Volcano erupts on birthplace of last known 'fantastic giant tortoise' Fernanda, a lone female, was discovered on Fernandina in 2019 and is now fated to become an endling. 04/03/2024
Travel News Malaysia may renew hunt for lost flight MH370 An American company has offered to look for the plane on a 'no find, no fee' basis. 04/03/2024
Stays Swap Bali’s overcrowded hotspots for pure luxury in the south A private butler, numerology readings and exquisite food await. 02/03/2024
Experiences Gran Canaria has had a face lift: Where to go for luxury and good food With year-round sunshine, Gran Canaria is hard to beat for a European break. 14/02/2024
Travel News "Lots of people" wanted to go on this €700 skiing trip to North Korea One holidaymaker said, “I really want to go there because it's probably the most closed place where you have the opportunity to do this.” 09/02/2024
Green News Category-6 level hurricanes are already here, experts say Scientists say category-6 is needed to account for the strength of climate change-induced hurricanes. 06/02/2024
Travel News Germany's public transport severely disrupted by strike Employees have downed tools over working conditions. 02/02/2024
Travel News Foodies will love Tokyo's new and improved fish market You can now eat and relax at the foodie destination. 01/02/2024
Travel News Nationwide train strike kicks off in Germany From Berlin to Munich, here's how Germany's rail strike will affect passengers this week. 24/01/2024
Green News Millions of plastic pellets from Spanish spill could be eaten by fish “The contamination of the oceans and ecosystems with plastics is one of the biggest problems faced by humanity,” Spain’s minister for the environment, Teresa Ribera, said. 09/01/2024