Not everyone is receptive to Leanne’s online tips to help plus-sized travellers bag more space (by looking for “neighbour-free” and “customer of size” policies on airlines, for example). “Why can I only take 23kg of hold luggage but if I weigh 120kg I can get a free seat and also the luggage allowance?” moans one […]
Following a strong 2023, international tourism is well on track to return to pre-pandemic levels in 2024. According to the first UNWTO World Tourism Barometer of the year, international tourism ended 2023 at 88% of pre-pandemic levels, with an estimated 1.3 billion international arrivals. The unleashing of remaining pent-up demand, increased air connectivity, and a […]
A bloke who sacked off his job at Nando’s to travel the world for ‘free’ revealed how he managed to live a ‘dream life’. Axel Dejean, 29, first started out as a waiter in the popular chicken restaurant where he eventually worked his way up to assistant manager and then customer relations. Despite successfully climbing […]
From the treasures of the Holy Land in Israel to the shores of the Black Sea, the wilds of Iceland and the coastline of Ecuador, more of the world is no-go now for tourism than at any time since the pandemic. MSC Cruises announced this week that it is cancelling any voyages that were due […]
In the ever-evolving world of accessible travel, where the horizons of exploration are so often limited by systemic barriers and attitudinal hurdles, a profound transformation is taking place. Thanks to the relentless dedication of a selection of individuals with lived experience of Disability, we find ourselves on the cusp of a remarkable new era of […]
While Telegraph Travel urges readers to follow the guidance of the FCDO, not everyone does. We’ve previously reported on the rise of the “danger tourist” – globetrotters who make a beeline for countries like Syria and Iraq, often motivated by social media likes – and a handful of established UK operators run group tours to […]
When we set out to build Rest Less, we wanted to be a trusted place where you could find helpful information about a wide range of topics and issues affecting the over 50s. As a free to use resource, we try hard to provide the best information we can, but we cannot guarantee we won’t […]
As we move into 2024, birders will be thinking about their travel plans for the forthcoming year. If you’re feeling in need of some inspiration for a birding holiday this year, take a read of our FREE 26-page World of Birds 2024 digital guide. Including in-depth reports on birding trips to South Africa, Central Asia and Jamaica, as […]
Overweight Britons who travelled the world on a quest to lose weight for a new Channel 4 series have revealed that they were pointed to and laughed at in the streets of Japan. Around the World in 80 Weighs follows six people from across Britain who are each living with obesity as they travel across […]
Proof Of Onward Travel Rule Flying Travel Tips Planning to travel internationally on a one-way flight? You might have a problem. Some airlines and countries require proof of onward travel. Here’s how you can get it. “Before you can board this flight, I need to see your proof of onward travel.“ What?! But I’m traveling […]
