Lorna Parkes

Destinations

Bhutan: It's now cheaper to visit this tiny Himalayan eco-nation

The nation has slashed its notoriously high 'sustainable development' fees - but its eco philosophy remains.

20/06/2023

Destinations

France's most beautiful villages are all in this one region

The Dordogne is known for its UNESCO-listed cave paintings and traditional villages.

09/04/2023

Conscious Travel

Paddleboarders scared to fall into the 'green soup' of this UK lake

The Lake District's biggest lake could be on the verge of "ecological collapse" due to algal blooms linked to sewage pollution.

16/08/2022

Destinations

How Türkiye is moving towards a more sustainable future

New hotels and sustainable government policy are forging a more eco-friendly future for tourism in Turkey – but the country has a long way to go.

04/07/2022

Destinations

Why travel to Central America is so hot for 2022

Interest in travel to Central America has soared this year, especially with solo travellers who are favouring Mexico, Costa Rica and Guatemala.

01/07/2022

Conscious Travel

Will travellers boycott the US because of its stance on abortion?

As the US moves to criminalise abortion across many states, is it possible that the Roe vs Wade decision could affect tourism recovery in America?

30/06/2022

Conscious Travel

Are babymoons safe? One woman’s trip to Malta has lessons for us all

After a woman was refused treatment in Malta because of the country’s strict anti-abortion laws, should pregnant women be reconsidering babymoons?

29/06/2022

Stays

Remote working on the cheap: 5 winning hostels for digital nomads

Hostels are starting to cater for digital nomads with co-working halls and networking events. This year’s Hostelworld awards picked five of the best.

28/06/2022

Travel News

How to avoid missing your flight and other top tips to beat the chaos

Here's why you shouldn’t arrive too early for your flight, and more expert advice to beat airport queues.

23/06/2022

Destinations

A full list of European countries with no travel restrictions

Unvaccinated or tired of COVID admin? Here’s our guide to the European destinations that have scrapped their entry rules.

16/05/2022

Destinations

South Africa's newest safari suite is a repurposed train carriage

Train fans can now sleep inside a rail carriage complete with panoramic pool deck, while taking a safari holiday on South Africa’s Eastern Cape.

12/05/2022

Destinations

Ibiza shuns beach club parties in favour of green tourism

Ibiza could be set to ditch its nightlife image, as new sustainability legislation provides a pathway for a greener future in the Balearics.

10/05/2022

Experiences

Spain: Unmissable local festivals back for 2022

Where to go in Spain for 10 of the country’s most unique festivals, from Catalonia’s human towers to paella tasting and Rioja wine fights.

10/05/2022

Travel News

Birmingham and Manchester airport queues leave passengers reeling

Passengers in fresh despair at Birmingham and Manchester airports as staff shortages leave people queuing out the terminals, unable to cope with surge in travel.

09/05/2022

Travel News

TUI tells passengers there'll be no food or drink available on flights

Passengers prepare for uncomfortable flights as TUI warns that a shortage of catering is affecting food and drink supplies on its planes.

09/05/2022

Nature

Big cats could return to Scotland, new study reveals

Lynx have been successfully reintroduced in some parts of Europe. Could Scotland be next?

29/04/2022

Experiences

You could be paid to travel all over the UK by train - here’s how

Now you can go on 10 train journeys for free with this new British competition.

28/04/2022

Travel News

Hong Kong is finally reopening to tourists - but there’s a catch

Testing, quarantine and the threat of flight chaos are likely to stop tourists rushing to back to Hong Kong for now.

28/04/2022

Travel News

Your next holiday could help Ukrainian refugees - here's how

Travel companies have donated holidays and the proceeds will go to the Disasters Emergency Committee.

27/04/2022

Living

Why Europe is the best place to rent an electric car on holiday

Is 2022 the year of the electric car? A new Skyscanner filter makes it easier to find and compare prices across Europe for green holiday car rentals.

27/04/2022