Angela Symons

Travel News

Fly safe: Should you wear a mask to protect from new COVID variant?

The BA.2.86 or 'Pirola' COVID variant has been detected in 15 countries. Here's how to travel safely.

03/10/2023

Travel News

Americans abroad: US plans to drop citizenship renunciation fee

US plans to drop fee from $2,350 to $450 as expats say they are ‘forced against their will’ to maintain citizenship.

03/10/2023

Travel News

Bedbug sightings: Is it safe to travel on French trains?

Are French trains infested with bedbugs? Passengers share videos of insects and bites.

29/09/2023

Green News

Switzerland has lost 10% of its glaciers in 2 years, research reveals

Glaciers across the entire country were affected, with those in southern and eastern Switzerland melting almost as much this year as in the record year of 2022.

28/09/2023

Climate

‘Supercontinent’ could make over 90% of the Earth uninhabitable

A 'triple whammy' of CO2, the sun and a new mega continent could render Earth uninhabitable, new study finds.

26/09/2023

Travel News

Gatwick airport forced to cancel 100s of flights after COVID outbreak

Airlines and passengers have hit back at air traffic control authorities who ordered the cancellations.

26/09/2023

Travel News

New tourist tax will soon make visiting Iceland more expensive

The Nordic country wants to protect its 'unspoilt nature' from overtourism with a new nightly fee.

25/09/2023

Destinations

This stunning national park is just 45 minutes from Krakow

From Jurassic limestone karsts to lush valleys, Ojców National Park offers a peaceful escape.

14/09/2023

Green News

Climate change is helping fire ants to invade Europe

Red fire ants are one of the world's worst and costliest invasive alien species - and they're making Italy their home.

12/09/2023

Moments

Switch wine for Europe’s local spirits on these distillery tours

From French Cognac to Hungarian Unicum, here's where to find Europe’s best distilleries.

10/09/2023

Green News

Greta’s school strikes led 30% of Swiss citizens to change habits

'Collective action can have a direct effect on society’, study on climate strikes shows.

10/09/2023

Travel News

Fall asleep in Paris and wake up in Berlin on this new night train

Nightjet's Paris-Berlin train is the latest entrant as Europe’s rail revival continues.

07/09/2023

Nature

This massive rewilding project will release 2,000 captive white rhinos

2,000 captive white rhinos are set to be released in a 10-year rewilding project across Africa.

07/09/2023

Green News

World’s climate targets to be assessed in new stocktake

Are countries sticking to the Paris Agreement? The UN is about to find out.

06/09/2023

Travel News

This airline sold tickets for €1 - but it wasn’t a Black Friday deal

This cheap flight hack secured happy customers tickets at rock bottom prices - but it can be risky.

06/09/2023

Travel News

Will the Rugby World Cup be affected by airport strikes in France?

An October strike could still impact people travelling to the Rugby World Cup quarter finals.

05/09/2023

Climate

Urban heat islands: What are they and how can we combat them?

This deadly warming phenomenon impacts three-quarters of Europeans.

25/08/2023

Travel News

The home of cheap beer and night trains is opening to digital nomads

Skilled remote workers from eight countries can apply for this new remote work visa in Europe.

25/08/2023

Destinations

Italy, Slovenia, Lithuania: Europe’s best under-the-radar destinations

‘Seriously underrated’: Travellers share the European cities they unexpectedly fell in love with.

20/08/2023

Green News

Should ‘super emitters’ be taxed for climate impact of their income?

The richest 10% of US households responsible for 40% of the country’s emissions, a new study reveals.

19/08/2023