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Travel News

Direct ferry linking Scotland to France sets sights on 2025 launch

‘Project Brave’ aims to launch a passenger and freight ferry service between Scotland and France, but when?

27/02/2025

World News

Two hikers stranded in Slovenian Alps as bad weather hampers rescue

Croatia, Bosnia and Slovenia have been struggling with harsh winter conditions as a snowstorm brings disruption, with Serbia forecast to be hit next.

23/12/2024

Radio Schuman

Has Europe politicised the right to asylum?

EU leaders describe increasing entries of migrants though Belarusian and Russian borders as a 'hybrid threat', but the expression is criticised by some organisations seeking greater adherence to international legal obligations.

12/12/2024

Travel News

European ferries: Which are the cheapest (and most expensive) routes?

Ferries can offer excellent value for money.

11/12/2024

Destinations

How to enjoy Lake Como as a solo budget female traveller

I visited Lake Como on a budget as a solo female traveller: here are my top tips on what to do and where to go.

28/09/2024

Eco-Innovation

World’s first commercial hydrogen ferry is taking passengers for free

The ferry can travel about 550 kilometres and operate for 16 hours before it needs to refuel.

15/07/2024

Green News

Sweden is our Green Country of the Month - here’s why

From salt batteries to ‘flying’ ferries, here’s why Sweden is our Green Country of the Month.

30/11/2023

Eco-Innovation

High-tech Swedish ferry aims to electrify the world’s waterways

Energy savings from going airborne give the hydrofoil electric ferry the speed and range needed to make it work on batteries.

21/11/2023

Moments

Rugby World Cup travel: These train routes are greener and more fun

The Rugby World Cup is the ‘perfect’ chance to explore France more sustainably over land and sea, according to these experts.

05/09/2023

Moments

Flight-free travel: How Europe’s night trains and ferries compare

I travelled by overnight ferry and sleeper train in Europe to see how they compare on comfort, cost and sustainability.

05/08/2023

Travel News

Port of Dover braces for two-and-a-half-hour queues this weekend

Passengers have been advised to arrive three hours ahead of time at Dover as port braces for weekend queues.

19/07/2023

Mobility

Self-driving electric ferry takes to the seas around Stockholm

For now, the vessel has an onboard captain overseeing operations while it drives itself, but the long-term goal is to make the craft completely autonomous.

12/06/2023

Destinations

We asked ChatGPT to plan the ultimate cheap eco weekend in Europe

Amsterdam is the best spot for a budget-friendly eco break, according to an AI chatbot.

13/04/2023

Travel News

P&O Ferries spends €260m on hybrid ships that can't be charged up

Sources suggest there has been a baffling level of miscommunication between P&O and authorities in Dover and Calais.

27/02/2023

Travel News

Ireland and France launch new combined ferry and train ticket

The combined ferry and train ticket hopes to encourage environmentally friendly travel between the two countries.

28/11/2022

Travel News

You can now travel direct from Ireland to Spain on this cruise-ferry

Travellers will soon be able to travel directly from Ireland to the Spanish city of Bilbao on this twice-weekly ferry.

17/11/2022