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Rebecca Ann Hughes

Experiences

How to avoid paying a ‘singles tax’ when travelling solo

Solo travellers can find themselves paying over €2,000 more for their holiday package, but more travel agents are now catering for single adventurers.

Travel News

How you can win a €1 holiday in this sunny seaside town in Italy

Siculiana is offering a handful of lucky travellers an all-expenses paid escape - all they have to fork out for is Sicily’s €1 tourist tax.

Destinations

I found crowd-free onsen and artisan masters in Japan’s Gifu province

It is now easier to reach Gifu prefecture from Europe with direct flights from Helsinki to Nagoya.

Experiences

‘Pure adrenaline’: How it feels to hike Mount Etna during an eruption

Thousands are flocking to Mount Etna’s slopes, but only an expert guide can make sure you visit safely.

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Experiences

I was won over by rural Japan at cosy inns and traditional teahouses

The Nakasendo road still exists in its entirety - as do dozens of the post towns it weaves between - and can form an epic walking itinerary across central Japan.

Travel News

These European airports are finally topping pre-Covid passenger levels

2.5 billion passengers passed through European airports in 2024 - growing 7.4 per cent on 2023

Experiences

Why a silent holiday could be the slice of peace and quiet you need

The popularity of silent tourism is growing, from beaches where talking is prohibited to guides to the quietest spots in a city.

Travel News

Santorini earthquakes: Will I get a refund if I cancel my holiday?

A state of emergency has been declared in Santorini as tremors continue.

Green News

Will Trump’s new tariff curb climate-damaging fast fashion?

Fast fashion is responsible for about 10 per cent of global carbon emissions - more than all international flights and maritime shipping combined.

Destinations

From Tenerife to Tbilisi: 2025’s hottest digital nomad destinations

Some European cities like Lisbon consistently make it to the top of digital nomad rankings.

Destinations

Swim, hike and feast on Chris Nolan’s dreamy island filming locations

Christopher Nolan will film scenes for The Odyssey on the Sicilian island where Homer’s Greek hero Odysseus came ashore.

Green News

Young people lack awareness of dangers to ocean health, study finds

The survey found little demand amongst young people for significant action or accountability from ocean stakeholders.

Travel News

Ryanair pulls out of two Danish airports blaming ‘harmful’ tax

Ryanair says the tax will make Denmark’s regional airports “hopelessly uncompetitive” compared to other EU countries.

Destinations

TikTok travel frenzies are forcing small destinations to take action

TikTok visitor stampedes have forced towns to cap bus numbers and block off iconic views.

Experiences

Marathon tourism: How running became a way to see the world

A growing number of runners are turning their race calendars into travel itineraries at exotic locales.

Climate

Why drinks like prosecco and Guinness are at risk from climate change

Heavy rains, droughts and storms exacerbated by climate change are putting making the production of traditional alcoholic drinks more difficult.

Green News

Oldest evidence of lead pollution found in ancient Greece

Lead released from smelting in ancient Greece is the world’s first toxic pollution, experts say.

Travel News

Which digital nomad visa in Europe has the lowest income requirement?

Spain has just increased its income requirements, but its digital nomad visa still isn’t one of the highest in Europe.

Travel News

Dubai named world's busiest airport for 2024

Dubai is welcoming more tourists than ever, but local residents don't always benefit.

Green News

This Swiss data centre will heat 6,000 homes with recycled energy

Europe's many data centres are frequently criticised for how much energy they use.

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