The world’s safest countries More and more travellers are starting to choose travel destinations that are known for their safety. To assist with this, Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection (BHTP) recently released their 2025 ranking of the world’s safest countries to visit. As reported by Getaway, the rankings are based on traveller surveys, global safety indices, […]
After years of strict border closures and travel restrictions, North Korea has sprung a surprise and appears to be taking steps towards reopening its doors for foreign tourists. Pyongyang closed its borders five years ago when the Covid-19 pandemic broke out, and they have remained closed ever since, further isolating the country, known by its […]
Playa de las Cucharas, Costa Teguise, Lanzarote: A perfect family beach with golden sand, turquoise waters, and a variety of water sports. (Image: Getty Images) As the chilly winter days begin to wane, thoughts of sun-drenched summer getaways are on the rise, with hotspots like Greece, Spain, and Portugal topping travel wish lists. However, would-be […]
A CHANNEL 4 star Brit couple detained in Iran may have been arrested to be used as human bargaining chips, it has been claimed. Craig and Lindsay Foreman were on a motorbike journey through Iran despite official warnings when they were arrested on unspecified security charges. 5 Craig and Lindsay Foreman, who have been detained […]
A former travel office which has been empty for a decade is still “available to let”, Metro bosses have said. There were hopes the shop at Monument Metro Station, in Newcastle city centre, would be transformed into an underground micropub after plans were approved in 2019. However, this fell through as the Covid pandemic hit […]
The popular free tours around Ernest and Mabel – the town’s Severn Class Lifeboat will be starting on Tuesday, March 4, at 10.30am and 11.30am and will run until October. A spokesperson for Weymouth Lifeboat Shop said: “Your very own tour guide will show you what’s involved in being on board our local lifeboat – […]
St. Alphonsus’ Church in Barntown, Co Wexford Wexford People Today at 05:00 Residents of County Wexford can now explore three of the region’s historic churches from the comfort of their own homes, thanks to innovative virtual tours created by Virtual Towns. Using state-of-the-art LiDAR technology, alongside high-quality photography and drone footage, these immersive digital experiences […]
I’ve booked a trip and want to make sure that I have a comprehensive travel insurance policy. Your Which? magazine article on travel insurance (Which?, July, p24) didn’t mention legal expenses cover and I’m wondering what the benefit of this is, and do you recommend it? Siobhan from Oxfordshire Get expert help with your money […]
A mom says she is in “disbelief” over a recent negative travel experience, claiming she doesn’t “ever want to travel” with her 2-year-old son again. The woman — who admitted she needed “to vent” — detailed her story on Reddit’s Parenting forum, explaining that she, her husband and their three children had just returned from […]
The shortest month of the year, February is flying by and that means it’s time to start planning March travel. Whether planning a spring break getaway, celebrating Mardi Gras, St. Patrick’s Day or the invaluable impact and influence of women or catching the basketball madness in person, there is no shortage of exciting places to […]
