Would you let your 16-year-old travel alone by bus, ferry and train overland from Worthing to Katmandu? Well, it was the 70s

When television presenter Kirstie Allsopp allowed her 15-year-old son Oscar to go Interrailing with a friend last summer, it sparked a heated debate. Did her decision constitute a ‘child protection concern’ as the social worker who contacted her contended? Or was Allsopp rejecting the ‘risk averse’ culture that she believes is damaging Britain’s young people? […]

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Exciting Wrexham Taster tours now available to visitors

F Jones Initiative, Wrexham Lager and Wrexham Council have recently joined forces to introduce ‘The Wrexham Taster Tour’. These days, Wrexham is on the world map thanks to the takeover of the football club by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney being completed back in 2021. That means, that matchdays are often very busy with people coming […]

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Travel Alerts: Celebrate Glasgow in 2025; indulge in specialty teas and luxury stays; and explore the Outback

Slow luxury travel is in, but nothing says fancy more than the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, A Belmond Train, and Europe’s new, annual three-night journey to Tuscany. Debuting May 11-14, 2025, the route will connect Paris with Belmond’s celebrated farm estate – Castello di Casole in Tuscany for the first time in the train’s history. Passengers will […]

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A to Z of international travel 2025

A Airfares We saw bursts of very competitive airfare offers in 2024, and I’m expecting more consistency to those this year. (If you see a price you like, book it.) I expect we’ll even dip back into $1200 to $1400 economy return from Perth to Europe. And, generally fares will be, well, fair. That is […]

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Breaking Boundaries: Visa trends and innovations redefining travel for Indian travellers

The Indian outbound travel market continues to demonstrate remarkable growth, positioning Indian travelers as significant contributors to the global tourism economy. This upward trend is set to continue with 66% of Indian travelers planning to travel more in 2025, according to Skyscanner further solidifying India’s position as a leader in both travel intent and spending […]

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Explore Fascinating Destinations With Smithsonian Associates on Expert-Led Tours | Smithsonian Voices

Meet Smithsonian Associates in Arizona to embark on a springtime exploration of some of the Grand Canyon State’s best-known sites and hidden gems. Douglas Rissing It’s never too early to plan your getaways for the coming year, and you’ll find a rich range of choices among Smithsonian Associates’ multi-day study tours. These expert-led learning experiences […]

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