Destinations The Leopard’s lavish filming locations that will lure you to Sicily From an iconic Baroque square in Palermo to a lavish palazzo in Catania, here are the real-life backdrops of The Leopard. 17/03/2025
Travel News Mount Fuji hikers will have to pay €24 for all trails this summer Japan’s Yamanashi prefecture has brought in the toll to protect the UNESCO-designated environment. 17/03/2025
Earth News Global sea levels rose faster than expected last year, NASA says Since the satellite recording of ocean height began in 1993, the rate of annual sea level rise has more than doubled. 14/03/2025
Travel News Everything travellers need to know about the EU's ETIAS scheme The ETIAS will require visa-exempt travellers from non-EU countries, including the UK, to obtain authorisation before short stays in the Schengen Area. 14/03/2025
Travel News Earthquakes in Naples: Is it safe to travel to southern Italy? Residents have been warned that evacuations may be necessary if the seismic activity continues. 14/03/2025
Travel News Take a look inside France’s newly designed TGV trains The TGV INOUI, run by national operator SNCF, will launch at the start of 2026. 13/03/2025
Earth News Climate change made 2022’s UK wildfires 6 times more likely One of the study’s key messages is the pressing need to adapt to rising fire risks while limiting further warming. 13/03/2025
Destinations European destinations where your money will go the furthest 80 per cent of British holidaymakers said deals and prices in travel adverts were their main inspiration. 13/03/2025
Earth News These are the European cities most vulnerable to flooding and drought Researchers have found that 90 per cent of all climate disasters are driven by too much or too little water. 12/03/2025
Moments How to avoid paying a ‘singles tax’ when travelling solo Solo travellers can find themselves paying over €2,000 more for their holiday package, but more travel agents are now catering for single adventurers. 12/03/2025
Travel News How you can win a €1 holiday in this sunny seaside town in Italy 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. 12/03/2025
Destinations I found crowd-free onsen and artisan masters in Japan’s Gifu province It is now easier to reach Gifu prefecture from Europe with direct flights from Helsinki to Nagoya. 22/02/2025
Moments ‘Pure adrenaline’: How it feels to hike Mount Etna during an eruption Thousands are flocking to Mount Etna’s slopes, but only an expert guide can make sure you visit safely. 21/02/2025
Moments I was won over by rural Japan at cosy inns and traditional teahouses The Nakasendo road still exists in its entirety - as do dozens of the post towns it weaves between - and can form an epic walking itinerary across central Japan. 13/02/2025
Travel News These European airports are finally topping pre-Covid passenger levels 2.5 billion passengers passed through European airports in 2024 - growing 7.4 per cent on 2023 12/02/2025
Moments Why a silent holiday could be the slice of peace and quiet you need The popularity of silent tourism is growing, from beaches where talking is prohibited to guides to the quietest spots in a city. 11/02/2025
Travel News Santorini earthquakes: Will I get a refund if I cancel my holiday? A state of emergency has been declared in Santorini as tremors continue. 10/02/2025
Earth News Will Trump’s new tariff curb climate-damaging fast fashion? Fast fashion is responsible for about 10 per cent of global carbon emissions - more than all international flights and maritime shipping combined. 08/02/2025
Destinations From Tenerife to Tbilisi: 2025’s hottest digital nomad destinations Some European cities like Lisbon consistently make it to the top of digital nomad rankings. 07/02/2025
Destinations Swim, hike and feast on Chris Nolan’s dreamy island filming locations Christopher Nolan will film scenes for The Odyssey on the Sicilian island where Homer’s Greek hero Odysseus came ashore. 06/02/2025