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Rebecca Ann Hughes

Travel News

Bruges begs tourists to stop stealing its historic cobblestones

As well as damaging a valuable part of the city’s heritage, the stolen stones have created safety issues.

Travel News

Canary Islands to stage mass anti-tourism protests this weekend

Last year, locals held multiple protests to highlight overtourism’s strain on local infrastructure and housing availability.

Destinations

This Greek island is overwhelmed by 150 tourists per resident

Destinations in Bulgaria, Poland and Italy have been identified as some alternative places to get away from the crowds.

Experiences

Hearing whale songs can inspire tourists to help protect oceans

Feelings of awe inspired tourists to improve recycling habits, reduce waste production, and support ocean conservation initiatives.

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Destinations

When is the best time to book a flight to save money this summer?

Choosing the right dates to travel over summer can also save you hundreds.

Travel News

Half of Europeans say they will travel more by train in next 5 years

Plane travel is set to stagnate, with only around 2 per cent expecting to fly more in the next five years.

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The Philippines is introducing a digital nomad visa. Are you eligible?

While applications aren't yet open, the programme is expected to launch in the coming months.

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Eurovision fans face soaring accommodation costs in Basel

According to the song contest organisers, visitors from 80 countries around the globe will be in the audience for the live event.

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Why it may soon be easier to bring your car when relocating in the EU

At the moment, the paperwork is lengthy and complicated due to the absence of EU-wide laws on vehicle registration.

Green News

More than 100 vultures poisoned in South Africa national park

Vultures are key to wildlife ecosystems because of the clean-up work they do, feeding on the carcasses of dead animals.

Green News

‘Massacre law’: Türkiye upholds ruling to cull stray dogs

Animal rights advocates have claimed that many street animals were indiscriminately killed after the passage of the law last August.

Destinations

Why Madeira is Europe’s next adventure holiday hotspot

Visit in shoulder season when the island is at its quietest and its natural landscapes are in their prime.

Travel News

Want to move to Asia? Vietnam has a new 10-year golden visa

Vietnam is experiencing an economic boom, making it increasingly attractive as a destination for high-net-worth foreigners.

Travel News

Canary Islands plan new protests amid soaring visitor numbers

On Tenerife, authorities have also announced that a new eco-tax will be introduced next year to protect a popular national park.

Destinations

Four European beaches ranked among the best in the world

Two European beaches made the global top 10 for their stunning unspoilt nature.

Travel News

What to expect if you're visiting Rome during the conclave

Tens of thousands of travellers have descended on the city for the funeral of Pope Francis and the election of a new pontiff.

People

Solo travellers explain how a trip alone can be transformative

'When you’re solo on the road, you’re constantly being tested. But in those moments, you realise just how strong, adaptable, and resourceful you really are.'

Nature

Inside South Africa’s burgeoning illegal leopard trade

On International Leopard Day, FOUR PAWS warns how leopards are threatened by their commercialisation.

Travel News

AI and accessibility are hot topics as travel industry meets in Dubai

The 32nd edition of the annual travel trade show is expected to have drawn record-breaking numbers of participants.

Experiences

Spain and Portugal travel disruption: Am I entitled to compensation?

Thousands of travellers were left stranded, with some spending the night on airport floors.

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