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Rebecca Ann Hughes

Earth News

Will the next presidency improve Mexico’s environmental record?

The leading presidential candidate is not making climate a central part of her campaign ahead of the 2 June election.

Destinations

2 of the world’s top 100 beaches are in Europe - neither are in Spain

A100-strong shortlist was ranked by an extensive team of travel experts, influencers, bloggers and journalists who added their personal insights.

Earth News

Botswana threatens to send elephants to Europe amid hunting row

Home to the world’s largest elephant population, Botswana has already gifted 8,000 of the animals to Angola and offered another 500 to Mozambique.

Residences

The hotels where guests swim, cycle and tree-climb to their rooms

For the adventurous traveller, the fun can begin before you’ve even checked in.

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Earth News

Europe’s rail industry needs urgent adaptations to climate change

In Austria alone, trains were forced to a standstill 1,900 times in 2023 due to weather conditions.

Destinations

What happens to the coins thrown into the Trevi Fountain?

The heartwarming story of what happens to the coins thrown into the Trevi Fountain.

Earth News

Slovakia has just shut down its last coal power plant

Slovakia originally slated its coal phaseout for 2030 but has now expedited this to mid-2024.

Travel News

Half of the world’s top ten most stressful airports are in Europe

To make your journey a little more relaxing, think about avoiding the following airports.

Travel News

Meet the 5%: What it’s like to be a woman in the aviation industry

One pilot says she finds it detrimental to progress when female passengers give her over-enthusiastic praise because she is a woman.

Moments

13 trains in 7 days: How to do a stress-free family trip around Europe

Just because you have kids in tow, doesn’t mean you can’t be ambitious with travel plans.

Moments

Train food is taken to another level on these tasty European routes

Many central and eastern European railways offer passengers seasonal menus, local products and reasonable prices in their dining cars.

Travel News

Inside Eurostar’s struggle with Brexit, strikes and competitors

One passenger vowed to never travel with Eurostar again after last-minute strikes ruined his Christmas plans.

Destinations

5 underrated churches in Europe that deserve a visit this Easter

With enthralling histories and artistic splendours, churches have become temples of culture as well as being sacred sites.

Destinations

Oxford or Cambridge: Which city makes a better day trip from London?

Both cities are a one-hour train ride away from the UK capital.

Travel News

Frustrated by flight delays? Airports think AI might be the answer

Shaving mere minutes off flight times might seem trivial on paper, but it can result in huge savings for airlines.

Earth News

Tenerife declares drought emergency after extremely dry winter

Some areas have introduced water restrictions including a ban on filling swimming pools and using drinking water for irrigation.

Travel News

You’ll soon have to pay to see one of Seville’s most iconic landmarks

The flamboyant plaza was originally built for the 1929 Ibero-American Exhibition and designed to showcase the best of Spain in its architecture and ceramics.

Residences

Inside the elegant world of haute couture hotel uniforms

In the luxury hospitality sector, gone are the days of plain shirts and polyester trousers chosen from catalogues.

Residences

Would you splash out to stay in these unique hotel suites?

If you have a few thousand euros to splash on a night away, you could book a room with a private recording studio or a penthouse that can be transformed into a giant ballroom.

Destinations

Why destination dupes might be 2024’s biggest travel trend

You might not see iconic monuments or famed museums, but the experience promises to be more relaxing and surprising.

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