If you’re seeking a holiday destination that’s not overrun with tourists, where the air is clean and the streets are devoid of litter, then this European gem, named the cleanest country globally, is your perfect choice. According to The Air We Breathe report by the World Population Review, Estonia boasts the cleanest air and lowest […]
Many airlines now offer a chance to choose your exact seat, and while sometimes it may set you back a few extra pounds, it could be well worth it. Daniel Burnham, an aviation expert at the flight-deal tracking site Going, told Afar: “You’ll usually experience the most jolts and widest range of motion at the […]
Online travel booking platform MakeMyTrip has introduced an AI-powered virtual travel agent that can guide users through every step of their journey on the website, from trip planning and booking to handling post-sales queries such as cancellations and refunds, via both voice and text. Users can ask complex and open-ended queries in the realm of […]
I’ve booked a non-refundable holiday package, but I may have to cancel due to unforeseen circumstances. Does travel insurance cover trip cancellation costs? – Kalyani Kalyani, thank you for asking this relevant question. It’s something many travellers only think of when faced with a sudden change in plans, and by then, it’s often too late. […]
People will soon have to go through the extra digital border checks at EU borders like Dover (Picture: Getty Images) The new EU border checks for travellers outside the bloc are being rolled out soon. If you travel to EU countries often, the chances are you have heard rumblings about plans for the entry and […]
“Hitchhiking is not a thing of the past; it’s a thing for the future,” Menz tells the BBC. Still, the two 25-year-olds realise that not everyone shares this sentiment. While hitchhiking was once commonplace around the world, it was later stigmatised as unsafe in the US and parts of Europe. And while it’s a cheap […]
“Hitchhiking is not a thing of the past; it’s a thing for the future,” Menz tells the BBC. Still, the two 25-year-olds realise that not everyone shares this sentiment. While hitchhiking was once commonplace around the world, it was later stigmatised as unsafe in the US and parts of Europe. And while it’s a cheap […]
There are no more spectator parking spaces available at the Stadium of Light as they have all sold out. There are a limited number of pre-bookable parking spaces at the new station car park in Holmeside which will cost £7. Spaces at Sunniside Multi Storey Car Park on William Street will be available on a […]
It’s possible to avoid noise and have a restful sleep on flights (Image: Getty) Once you’ve boarded your flight and settled into your designated seat, more often than not you hope for a tranquil flying experience — especially on those cumberson long-haul flights. Suddenly, an infant begins wailing just rows away. The relentless noise continues […]
With Singaporeans clocking some of the longest working hours in the world, it’s no surprise that the nation is collectively seeking an exhale. According to the Allianz Partners Travel Index, 90 per cent of Singaporeans are planning to travel in 2025 and nearly three-quarters (74 per cent) say rest and relaxation top their travel priorities […]
