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These are Türkiye's best lakes

In partnership with GoTürkiye

Some of the most remarkable lakes in the world lie across Türkiye's beautiful and diverse landscapes, offering natural beauty, cultural heritage, and outdoor adventure.

Travel News

Visitors to London may soon pay extra as tourism tax gains traction

British officials estimate that a 5 per cent tourist tax could generate €285 million annually for London.

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Mount Fuji hikers will have to pay €24 for all trails this summer

Japan’s Yamanashi prefecture has brought in the toll to protect the UNESCO-designated environment.

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New travel tool helps you map the perfect European train journey

The EU’s high-speed railway network has nearly doubled in a decade, but international journeys remain a challenge.

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Nature

Green corridors help elephants and rhinos regain a foothold in Kenya

As wild animal populations increase, conservationists are calling for more routes to give them safe passage from conflict and wildfires.

The Big Question

‘The future is not supersonic, but hypersonic,’ says Booking.com CEO

Booking.com CEO Glenn Fogel talks about the growing desire to travel, even as over tourism and sustainability concerns create challenges for travel companies.

Travel News

Why does Greenland want more tourists?

Icebergs the size of skyscrapers and ancient glaciers: The wonders of Greenland are becoming easier to reach than ever.

Travel News

Could a steep increase in Bali’s tourist tax deter unwanted visitors?

Other destinations, including Venice and Barcelona, have seen mixed results from raising tourism taxes.

Destinations

From key box bans to new taxes, Italy is getting tough on overtourism

Italian tourism is set to reach new heights in the Jubilee Year. Here’s how cities are getting ahead of the crowds in 2025.

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.

Destinations

Go beyond the Med on five alternative European escapes

Keen to escape the usual holiday hotspots? Slower, more thoughtful travel experiences await in Eastern Europe.

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New Brussels to Venice night train stopped at the Italian border

The head of the company behind the journey said 'the Italians began to change their minds' on allowing the train into the country.

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.

Green News

Campaigners brace for stopping London Heathrow’s third runway - again

Heathrow’s expansion plans have been rumbling for 10 years but the pressure has now risen for climate campaigners.

Travel News

Dubai named world's busiest airport for 2024

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

Moments

In pictures: The world's most stunning train journeys to take in 2025

Pass through awe-inspiring mountain ranges while eating delicious food on these once-in-a-lifetime train journeys.

Travel News

Edinburgh tourist tax set at 5% of accommodation costs

The fee will be capped at seven consecutive days and is scheduled to come into force in 2026.

Destinations

Inside Europe’s reward schemes for eco-friendly tourists

Schemes reward visitors for picking up litter, taking planet-friendly forms of transport and volunteering on conservation projects.

Travel News

Meet Justin Francis, the tourism pioneer behind responsible travel

Justin Francis founded Responsible Travel as a groundbreaking holiday company seeking to drive change in tourism.

Travel News

An industry insider’s guide to bagging eco-conscious cruise bargains

The year’s biggest cruise sale is almost here, but is it really possible to both save money and be eco-conscious?