World of Birds 2024 – where to go on holiday as a birder

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 […]

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Overweight Britons who travelled the world for a new Channel 4 series in search of weight loss secrets reveal their hurt after being laughed at on the streets of Japan

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 […]

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How To Provide Proof Of Onward Travel (For One-Way Flights)

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 […]

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World’s most powerful passports for 2024 revealed

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email The world’s most powerful passports for 2024 have been revealed in a new ranking, with an unprecedented six countries sharing the top spot. The annual Henley Passport Index scores countries’ travel documents according to how many […]

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13 Best Places to Travel in July 2024

July is the month for holidays. July means summer, freedom, rising temperatures and more festivals than you can imagine. And don’t let its obvious-ness put you off; for plenty of great cities and countries, the seventh month is the best possible time you can visit. Our list of the best places to visit in July touches every […]

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The world’s most powerful passports for 2024

There are now six countries in joint first place for having the world’s most powerful passport, according to the latest edition of the Henley Passport Index. The rankings, updated every quarter, are based on the number of destinations that a passport will allow its holder to travel to without applying for a visa prior to […]

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The World’s Most Powerful Passports in 2024, Ranked

For the past five years, Japan and Singapore have dominated the number one spot of the Henley Passport Index, a ranking of the world’s passports in order of the number of destinations their holders can access without obtaining a visa before arrival. In an unprecedented six-way tie, four European Union members have joined those two […]

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These are the world’s most turbulent flight routes

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Turbulence is the worst part of flying for many people. Though it’s a phenomenon that happens surprisingly regularly, it can often be alarming – one that can strike fear into even the most seasoned flyers. But […]

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