Travel News Travel disruption in Spain and Portugal continues as power returns Airport are urging passengers to monitor local travel advice and flight trackers for updates. 29/04/2025
Travel News Some journeys in France are almost twice as fast by train as by plane In 2023, France introduced a ban on domestic short-haul flights where there is a rail alternative of under two and a half hours. 29/04/2025
Travel News Belgian airports bracing for travel chaos amid nationwide strike Brussels Airport and Charleroi Airport have warned travellers to expect cancellations and delays, particularly for departing flights. 28/04/2025
Destinations Why coffee-lovers should swap Vienna for this new brew capital An increasingly diverse coffee culture has taken root in the Finnish city over the last decade. 25/04/2025
Travel News Egypt’s €45 million plan to improve visitor experience at Pyramids Egypt is taking steps to clean up the Pyramids of Giza - but the revamp has got off to a rocky start. 24/04/2025
Destinations Europe’s great spa towns are being threatened by climate change Rising temperatures, flooding and drought could soon threaten the natural springs that have created Europe’s famed spa towns. 23/04/2025
Experiences How wolf-tracking tourism could give rewilding projects a helping hand Organisers say these wildlife experiences benefit wolf conservation by teaching about peaceful coexistence and habitat preservation. 22/04/2025
Destinations Four art-adorned churches and monasteries to inspire a trip to Europe With captivating histories and artistic splendours, some of these incredible places of worship have also become key tourist attractions. 20/04/2025
Eco-Innovation Scientists might have found a way to generate electricity from rain Researchers have used rain-like droplets moving through a tube to generate enough energy to light up 12 LEDs. 17/04/2025
Experiences I visited a legendary spa resort in Italy where Romans once bathed The five-star resort and nearby natural hot springs in Saturnia have become one of Italy’s most iconic wellness destinations. 16/04/2025
Travel News European travellers banned from bringing meat and dairy into the UK Even products which are packed or packaged, or have been purchased at duty free are off limits. 16/04/2025
Travel News Venice daytripper fee relaunches this week. Here's how to pay Venice daytrippers face steep fines if they don’t pay the fee designed to combat overtourism. 15/04/2025
Green News Seasonal allergies seem worse? Climate change might be to blame Studies that link worsening allergies in Europe with climate change and elevated concentrations of CO2 in the atmosphere. 14/04/2025
Travel News Is it safe to travel to Lanzarote after Storm Olivier? European governments have updated their travel advice for tourists in the Canary Islands. 14/04/2025
Travel News When will travellers have to pay Norway’s tourist tax? Norway is experiencing a surge in arrivals as holidaymakers seek cooler climes. 11/04/2025
Travel News Cinque Terre hikers face footwear checks and one-way paths this spring The Cinque Terre park authorities brought in a ban on open or smooth-soled footwear like flip-flops in 2019. 11/04/2025
Green News La Niña has ended. What does it mean for this year’s weather? Longer-term weather forecasts are more difficult to establish when the phenomenon is not present. 11/04/2025
Green News Decarbonisation reduces trade risks for most countries, study finds Trade-related risks to energy security decline on average by 19 per cent in net-zero scenarios. 10/04/2025
Experiences How to embark on a dog-friendly rail adventure around Europe Plenty of rail and cruise companies now accept pets, meaning you can take a trip without worrying about crates or cargo holds. 10/04/2025
Travel News Barcelona plans Sagrada Familia selfie space to ease tourist chaos Until recently, Plaça Gaudí had been exploited by tourists for a TikTok trend that caused considerable disruption. 09/04/2025