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Rebecca Ann Hughes

Experiences

Why the northern lights will be so visible in 2025

The northern lights will be stronger in 2025 than they have in at least a decade.

Travel News

Venice introduces New Year ban on alcohol with fines up to €500

Cities have also restricted the sale of fireworks and closed off crowded areas.

Green News

2024 is set to be the hottest year on record, new report finds

The report found that climate change intensified 26 of the 29 weather events studied that killed at least 3,700 people and displaced millions.

Green News

How climate change is threatening our favourite Christmas foods

Rising temperatures, drought, and soaring energy costs are putting favourite foods on the Christmas menu at risk.

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Green News

Is climate change making earthquakes more frequent?

A recent study joins a growing body of evidence that climate influences seismic activity.

Destinations

What to do in Italy’s newly designated ‘most beautiful villages’

As cities like Venice and Florence battle overtourism, venturing to these quiet, out-of-the-way attractions can be a responsible act as a visitor.

Travel News

What changes at the border when Romania and Bulgaria join Schengen?

It's been a rocky road to Schengen membership for both eastern European countries.

Green News

Heat pumps: Experts on why some European countries are lagging behind

It's a myth that the buildings in some countries are more suited to heat pumps than others.

Green News

UK universities are leading Europe’s divestment from fossil fuels

While the pledges have been praised by campaigners, investigations show universities have still accepted millions of euros in funding from fossil fuel companies in recent years.

Green News

Which airlines are switching to sustainable fuels?

Half the airlines in the ranking scored zero for their insufficient uptake of sustainable aviation fuels.

Travel News

Italy bans self check-in and key boxes on Airbnb properties

Guests staying in rental accommodation in Italy, like Airbnb or Booking properties, must now be met in person by owners.

Destinations

European destinations where tourists still bring benefits to locals

Many travellers now want to avoid contributing to problems of overtourism and are looking for alternative destinations where they still bring benefits.

Nature

Italy’s UNESCO-designated Po Delta saved from offshore gas drilling

Offshoring drilling threatened to submerge parts of the delta, which is already bracing against a barrage of problematic, climate change-induced conditions.

Travel News

Spanish hotels to collect more personal data from tourists from today

Hotels and other tourism operators will have to collect and report over 40 pieces of information for accommodation bookings and over 60 for car rental bookings.

Destinations

Tourist etiquette: Is walking and eating ‘taboo’ in Japan?

Signs in busy areas will advise visitors not to stop suddenly or block walkways, to be aware of surroundings when taking photos and not to queue jump.

Travel News

Antarctica cruise passengers stage hunger strike over cancelled trip

The SH Diana is now inching towards its next departure port at 11km/h.

Experiences

What it’s like celebrating Thanksgiving as an American expat in Europe

Do expats choose to mark the quintessentially American festivity abroad and if so, what traditions do they keep up?

Travel News

Paris' biggest airport deploys drones to search for missing dog

The door of Amalka’s crate had likely become loose during mid-flight turbulence and opened during unloading.

Destinations

‘New year new me’: Visit Bhutan for a trip to recharge and refresh

Spending time in Bhutan can teach you to slow down, connect with nature and be inspired by Buddhist compassion.

Green News

Not a single pesticide blocked in 22 years to save insects

Governments are still using guidelines ghost-written by the chemical industry despite their devastating effect on ecosystems.

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