To help passengers travelling with TransPennine Express (TPE) who have autism or learning disabilities, or suffer from social anxieties, the company has launched a new initiative to help them build travel confidence. Under the title of “Social Stories”, it shows everyday situations through the use of narrative descriptions and graphics. They have been designed to […]
The tour group learns about the culture of “villain hitting” in Causeway Bay. Previous Next The Travel Industry Council (TIC) said approximately 1,600 itineraries of in-depth or thematic travel had been registered under the Characteristic Local Tourism Incentive Scheme as of the end of March. This […]
Updated Apr 7, 2024, 12:07 IST In an increasingly digital world, travellers understand the need to unwind and relax; here, wellness retreats, spa resorts and ayurvedic centres offer a motley crew of experiences that work to help you pause and restart, often in an idyllic setting Wellness And Ayurvedic Resorts Offer The Perfect Cocktail Of […]
From “hush trips” to “slow travel,” there’s no shortage of new travel trends and terminology these days. But one that has taken particular hold on social media and IRL is the concept of “dupe travel” or “travel dupes.” Indeed, Instagram and TikTok are flooded with inspiration and information about this increasingly popular approach to choosing […]
South Asia is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful regions on Earth. It is home to a flurry of colourful cultures and a rich history renowned worldwide. However, those planning to travel to the region will more often than not receive cautionary reminders of the alleged heightened risks and dangers traversing the countries in the […]
Last week, Bellingcat and the Sunday Times reported that wanted cartel boss Christopher Kinahan Sr. had exposed his movements and whereabouts by posting Google reviews for a variety of restaurants, hotels and other expensive establishments using his alias “Christopher Vincent”. The “Dapper Don” detailed trips to Zimbabwe, South Africa, Spain, Portugal, Turkey, the Netherlands and […]
The Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (Sepa) has 18 regional flood alerts and 43 flood warnings in place in Scotland. They have been in force since Saturday. The Met Office has also issued a new yellow wind warning to come in force at 9am on Sunday, affecting parts of the east and northern Highlands, the Isle […]
O’Hagan, from Old Court Manor in Craigavon, faces a total of seven charges alleged to have been committed between 10-15 June last year Following a defence application at Newry Crown Court last week, Judge Paul Ramsey KC relaxed the bail conditions for 34-year-old Sean O’Hagan to allow him to travel to Martinique to compete in […]
Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Delicious anticipation is a key component of the glories of travel. A beachside taverna, a mountain pass or a world-class museum? Wherever you picture yourself weeks or months from now, the expectation of a journey delivers […]
BEND, Ore. — My family used to go to Blockbuster every Friday. Walking to the store on 19th Street and First Avenue in Manhattan, we’d wander through the aisles of DVDs, negotiating what to rent for our weekly ritual of making pizzas and watching movies, and I’d try to sweet-talk my way into a Nerds […]
