Rebecca Ann Hughes

Destinations

These are solo travellers’ favourite cities in Europe

From finding things to do alone to ensuring that you’ll be safe throughout your adventures, there are a lot of things to consider when deciding where to jet off.

22/10/2023

Destinations

Mykonos: I explored an alternative side of this Greek ‘party island’

Make your trip to Mykonos more sustainable by travelling in shoulder seasons like autumn instead and be rewarded with an experience of the real, wild side of the island.

21/10/2023

Climate

El Niño is back: How will it affect global weather in 2023?

El Niño has returned. Here’s what the phenomenon means for extreme weather and global warming.

20/10/2023

Travel News

Japan reveals plan to tackle overtourism as visitor numbers soar

Japan welcomed over 2 million international visitors for a fourth consecutive month in September.

20/10/2023

Travel News

This European airline is introducing child-free zones

Corendon is the first European carrier to offer this service, following the lead of some international carriers like AirAsia.

19/10/2023

Travel News

Is it safe to travel to Egypt, Jordan and Lebanon right now?

The UK and EU governments have already warned against all but essential travel to Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories.

19/10/2023

Green News

Hawaii’s ancient trees bring ‘hope’ following devastating wildfires

Efforts to revive Lahaina’s surviving trees have included trucking in water, applying compost extract and testing soil.

19/10/2023

Experiences

From Brocken to Hell: 5 of Europe’s spookiest train journeys

The only thing that’s not scary is the carbon emissions you’ll save from not flying.

19/10/2023

Destinations

Japan's tourism booms as falling yen means bargain holidays

Japan’s falling currency has made the notoriously pricey destination much more affordable.

18/10/2023

Travel News

When will flights restart to Israel?

Tel Aviv international airport is still in operation, but many airlines have cancelled or diverted services.

17/10/2023

Destinations

Ranked: Europe’s most child-friendly cities for expats

Vienna was found to be the best place for expats to raise a family.

17/10/2023

Green News

Here’s how electric car batteries could be recycled in the future

The researchers have developed a recycling method that allows recovery of 100 per cent of the aluminium and 98 per cent of the lithium in electric car batteries.

17/10/2023

Green News

Why is Oatly offering free advertising space to Big Dairy?

Milk production is responsible for 2.8 per cent of UK greenhouse gas emissions, according to government statistics.

16/10/2023

Green News

These 10 European cities aim to be climate neutral by 2030

Five cities in Spain received the honour, along with cities in Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Austria and Romania.

13/10/2023

Climate Now

Climate Now debate: 2023 is set to be the hottest year on record

In partnership with Copernicus

Watch our expert panellists as they discuss this year’s extraordinary climate data and what action needs to be taken.

13/10/2023

Green News

Antarctic ice shelves have shrunk ‘significantly’, scientists say

The European Space Agency has called the findings "alarming."

13/10/2023

Green News

Massive solar space farm could be orbiting above the Earth by 2035

The company says the solar space technology would produce more renewable energy than terrestrial equivalents.

12/10/2023

Green News

Schools closed for days on Spanish islands due to extreme heat

Weather experts say the high temperatures are forecast to continue.

12/10/2023

Travel News

How is the Italy-France rail tunnel closure affecting travel?

Authorities are warning of much heavier traffic on roads and increased demand for flights.

11/10/2023

Green News

Albania to power ‘hundreds of thousands’ of homes with solar energy

The initiatives are important steps for a region where many areas remain reliant on fossil fuels.

11/10/2023