Travel News Japan has reopened, but tourists find it's not ready to welcome them Japan has reinstated visa-free travel to dozens of countries, ending some of world's strictest COVID border controls. 10/10/2022
Climate Why are wetsuits compulsory at this French swimming pool? Cutting the heat could save pools up to €50,000 per month in the coldest months. 10/10/2022
Green News Hydropower: Switzerland’s secret weapon against the energy crisis Switzerland is targeting a clean, independent energy supply, but some fear for biodiversity and the landscape. 06/10/2022
Eco-Innovation This Indian factory turns cigarette butts into soft toys An estimated 4.5 trillion cigarette butts are littered each year, making them the most discarded waste item worldwide. 05/10/2022
Travel News LGBTQ+ travel: This airline has relaxed its gendered uniform rules The policy follows a 2019 removal of Virgin's mandatory makeup rule for female staff and a 2022 move to allow visible tattoos. 29/09/2022
Travel News Andalucia is scrapping its wealth tax to attract rich expats The new policy is likely to make Andalucia attractive to foreigners wanting a second home in Spain. 23/09/2022
Moments Meet Miffy the travelling bunny: A ‘tailblazer’ in his field “When I travel with Miffy he gets really cuddly - I think it's a bonding experience,” says his owner, Sami Chen. 23/09/2022
Nature Europe's largest salt-water lagoon is now a 'person' The law codifies the lagoon's right "to exist as an ecosystem and to evolve naturally." 22/09/2022
Green News Danish prince enjoys cricket cookie: Should you try insect food too? Cricket cookies are a tasty snack, according to Denmark’s crown prince. 21/09/2022
Green News Extreme weather has put 18 million people on the brink of starvation Oxfam found a 123 per cent rise in acute hunger in the 10 countries with the highest number of UN appeals driven by extreme weather events. 16/09/2022
Travel News Digital nomad visa: Malaysia's new permit only requires a €24k income Malaysia plans to become south east Asia’s new digital nomad hub with a visa aimed at IT professionals and a network of coworking spaces. 15/09/2022
Eco-Innovation Cheaper electric vehicles are coming despite high battery costs The new Equinox EV is only slightly more expensive than regular compact SUVs. 13/09/2022
Travel News Prison sentence handed to American passenger for physical assault Two women were indicted for disorderly conduct for verbally and physically assaulting other passengers and flight crew members. 13/09/2022
Destinations UK destinations that look like they’re in France, Greece and Spain Have an envy-inducing holiday at a fraction of the price at these UK destinations. 10/09/2022
Travel News Lufthansa pilot strike called off as union reaches pay deal After last Friday's strike, Lufthansa pilots threatened to walk out again this Wednesday and Thursday. The walkout was averted by a last-minute pay deal. 06/09/2022
Destinations Which European cities are cheapest for an autumn break? This marks the first time in 15 years that western European city breaks have beaten eastern cities in the Post Office's annual report. 05/09/2022
Nature ’Barbaric’: New Yorkers campaign to ban horse-drawn carriages A poll shows 70 per cent of New Yorkers are in favour of replacing horse-drawn carriages with e-carriages. 04/09/2022
Travel News Lufthansa pilots set to strike tomorrow over ongoing pay dispute The German airline intends to minimise the impact of the strike and claims its pay offers to pilots are a good basis for continuing talks. 01/09/2022
Eco-Innovation Could solar panels provide farms with shade and added revenue? Large-scale solar installations are becoming popular in agriculture - but getting the right mix of crop and solar is hard. 01/09/2022
Green News Could Irish farmers be forced to kill cattle to meet climate targets? Ireland's agriculture sector accounts for 37.5 per cent of the country's greenhouse gas emissions and faces stringent cuts to meet climate targets. 31/08/2022