Rebecca Ann Hughes

Destinations

Skip Amsterdam and head to these European nightlife capitals instead

If you're still keen on visiting the Netherlands, here’s an underrated place to party.

04/04/2023

Destinations

What is set-jetting and how is it influencing where we travel?

Around the world, set-jetting is bringing record visitor numbers to everywhere from the jungles of Peru to the countryside of Northern Ireland.

03/04/2023

Green News

What noise does a plant make when it’s under stress?

Plants make noises when they are cut or when they are thirsty.

02/04/2023

Destinations

Six of Europe’s best cities for flea markets and vintage shopping

Visiting a flea market also gives an insight into local life and culture.

01/04/2023

Experiences

What are Europe's cheapest holiday destinations in 2023?

As the cost of living continues to surge, holidays are getting more expensive. But these locations won't break the bank.

28/03/2023

Travel News

Croatia drops air border controls for Schengen zone countries

Croatia joined the Schengen Area in January. Now air borders have been dropped in the passport-free travel zone.

27/03/2023

Destinations

This Polish city has just been ranked the cheapest place to be vegan

Krakow is one of the oldest cities in Poland and is full of architectural gems.

24/03/2023

Travel News

Heartbeat passports? What experts predict for travel in 50 years

Airport check in and security will become increasingly sophisticated - and queue free.

24/03/2023

Destinations

When in Rome: The easiest (and hardest) European countries to move to

Only one European country ranked in the top ten for the easiest places to get started as an expat.

21/03/2023

Nature

Island effect: Why giant and dwarf species find it harder to survive

The dodo is a well-known example of a phenomenon referred to as the ‘island effect.’

19/03/2023

Travel News

The latest rules if you catch COVID while travelling in Europe

Some European countries still require people who test positive for COVID to self isolate for 10 days.

17/03/2023

Climate

How can switching off for Earth Hour 2023 help the planet?

Iconic monuments around the world switch off their lights for Earth Hour each year.

13/03/2023

Experiences

How to take a 'hush trip': Tips from an expert secret holidayer

Hush trips are a potential solution for workers on contracts that are ungenerous with days off.

13/03/2023

Destinations

This lesser-known European capital is a cheap summer destination

You get a lot more for your money here than in honeypot capitals like Paris or Rome.

10/03/2023

Experiences

Why aren’t there more night trains in Europe?

Sleeper train companies say infrastructural and bureaucratic obstacles need to be overcome before rail travel can really flourish.

09/03/2023

Travel News

Mexico travel: is it still safe after the murder of two tourists?

The harrowing murder of two Americans on a medical tourism trip has shed light on the dangers of certain parts of Mexico.

08/03/2023

Destinations

Ukraine’s largest ski resort offers ‘respite’ from the war

Bukovel is the largest ski resort in the country with 75 kilometres of pistes and 17 lifts.

06/03/2023

Climate

Rising sea levels threaten Marseille’s beach hut community

Marseille’s coastal huts have become symbols of the city and of a unique way of life.

06/03/2023

Experiences

Can unpaid traffic fines stop you crossing EU borders?

European cities are now campaigning for low-emissions zones to be included in new law targeting foreign drivers.

06/03/2023

Destinations

What travellers need to know about visiting Venice during low tides

Low water levels are an annual phenomenon in Venice.

03/03/2023