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Travel News

Summer road trip? Take extra care in these dangerous EU countries

Long distance trains and buses are a cheaper, greener and safer alternative to driving.

02/08/2024

Destinations

From Lisbon to Evora: Getting off the beaten track in Portugal

Amazing food, beautiful sunsets and fascinating lifestyles await.

03/12/2023

Destinations

Ireland’s best road trip: A beginner’s guide to the Wild Atlantic Way

One of the world’s most legendary road trips takes you to the wild heart of the Emerald Isle.

09/11/2023

Destinations

Iceland by electric car: My EV adventure in the Land of Fire and Ice

A green mindset and ample charging points make for the perfect sustainable road trip in Iceland.

29/07/2023

Experiences

Istanbul to London: World’s longest bus trip from to set off in August

Take the stunning Atlantic Ocean Road and venture to Europe’s northernmost point accessible on wheels on this epic adventure.

23/03/2023

Experiences

Can unpaid traffic fines stop you crossing EU borders?

European cities are now campaigning for low-emissions zones to be included in new law targeting foreign drivers.

06/03/2023

Experiences

How I fell in love with slow travel on a coach trip across the US

California coach company Green Tortoise has been embarking on US group travel adventures since 1973.

04/03/2023

Experiences

Palentines day: How solo travel can lead you to lifelong friends

'You’re not the only pebble on the beach’: These travel buddies forged lifelong connections on the road.

13/02/2023

Experiences

9 surprising laws to be aware of when driving in Europe

Avoid getting fined on the road by following these laws - from carrying a spare pair of glasses to having a fire extinguisher at the ready.

02/01/2023

Experiences

Why do cars roll upwards on these mysterious ‘magical hills?’

Check out these gravity-defying spots for a mind boggling optical illusion.

29/08/2022

Experiences

I climbed Wales' highest peak: Here's what I learnt

I finally visited Wales to climb its highest mountain and here’s what I learnt.

05/08/2022

Destinations

US train travel is on the rise. Take one of these stunning journeys

These breathtaking train journeys are an alternative to road tripping that is much easier on the wallet.

26/06/2022

Travel News

Amalfi Coast: What new driving rules mean for your Italian road trip

The Amalfi Coast is beautiful - but tourists and residents spend hours in agonising traffic jams. Here’s how the region is tackling the problem.

16/06/2022

Experiences

Becoming a vanlifer? These are the best cities for parking up

Planning where you’ll park and sleep for the night when campervanning can be stressful. But we've made it easier with this guide to the best cities for parking.

29/01/2022

Experiences

My journey off the beaten track in India’s most colourful region

We take to the roads of Rajasthan to get under the skin of the local culture.

10/09/2021

Destinations

This remote part of the Canary Islands is perfect for rainforest hikes

This unspoiled subtropical paradise is the Canary Islands’ most remote isle.

30/07/2021