Mercury Holidays has added five tours for 2026 to destinations including the Balkans and Tunisia. The new range of tours, which also include Sri Lanka, India, Italy and Ecuador, aim to go beyond the popular beach resorts to provide immersive, cultural experiences. The five new trips are a 12-night Journey Through the Balkans; […]
The country has been named the safest holiday destination in the world for 2025 – and it’s somewhere you’ve probably never even considered going. Andorra should be added to your travel bucket list immediately(Image: Getty) A hidden gem in Europe has been crowned the world’s safest holiday spot, and it’s likely not on your travel […]
WHEN it comes to travelling, Bobby Bolton dived in headfirst with nothing but £600 to his name, his dog, and a truck. Now, he’s been through 41 countries, gained a fiancée and has written a book called Truck It!. 7 Bobby, his fiancée and their two dogs travel the globe in truckCredit: Bobby Bolton 7 […]
MORE flights are launching from the UK on an airline named the best in the world. Qatar Airways was once again named the world’s best airline in this year’s Skytrax awards, dubbed the Aviation Oscars. 2 Qatar Airways is launching more flights from the UKCredit: Alamy And despite already having flights from Manchester and London […]
This morning at 11.24am, one of the largest earthquakes ever recorded, with a magnitude of 8.8, struck eastern Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula. It has led to severe damage in nearby areas and widespread tsunami warnings for countries across the Pacific Ocean. It’s obviously worrying news if you’re headed to that part of the world, so here […]
The Good Travel Company is preparing to open an agency in Dumfries to operate alongside its existing currency bureau, having received £10,000 in support from Jet2holidays. The business, which successfully pitched for funding in the tour operator’s Scale Up Your Street competition, already operates the same model in Ayr, where the travel division was […]
British tourists have been boosted after Sri Lanka revealed plans to waive visa fees for tourists from 33 additional countries, including the UK, bringing the total number of visa-exempt nations to 40. This move means visitors from these countries will no longer have to pay the standard fee for a 30-day tourist visa. Other countries […]
1997 or 1974? Two iconic tours to South Africa, but which one ranks higher? In the final episode of our top 10 series, Lions legends Jamie Roberts and Matt Dawson join Chris to rank the best tours of all time. We ask Jamie to rate his two tours – the 2013 win in Australia and […]
If you’re looking to head to Spain but want to avoid huge crowds, ditch Madrid, Barcelona and Malaga in favour of this underrated destination instead. It has great beaches! Beach of El Sardinero located in city of Santander, at low tide(Image: Getty Images) Looking for travel inspiration but want to avoid the major tourist hotspots? […]
For photographers, travel is not merely about movement. It is about chasing light, capturing fleeting moments and telling stories through composition and texture. From timeless classics to remote challenges, here are 14 destinations that earn their place on any photographer’s wish list, grouped into 4 categories. Also read: 7 Best Travel Cameras Under S$2,000 for […]
