Don’t let this happen to you before your next trip. getty Forget pickpockets and lost luggage. The biggest threat to your next vacation might be lurking online. “Anyone can be a potential victim,” warns Seth Ruden, director of global advisory at BioCatch, a biometric company. “But frequent travelers are likely targets, as travel rewards, airline […]
As winter weather sweeps across the UK, you’d be forgiven for fantasising about your next summer getaway. But with many popular European destinations being burdened with overtourism, experts are recommending quieter locations to explore where you can get all the excitement without the crowds. Luxury Italian travel experts Citalia are recommending the gorgeous region of […]
The cost of a travel permit needed by EU and US citizens to enter the UK is set to increase by £6. Rising from £10 to £16, the hike has sparked fear that it will negatively impact the tourism industry. The Home Office said the price of a permit would rise to help “reduce the […]
But Greenland still attracts visitors with its stunning natural backdrop of glaciers and icebergs. Adventurers enjoy kayaking, hiking and dog sledding in the vast wilderness. The midnight sun, Northern Lights and colourful villages only add to this Arctic destination’s allure. We asked Aleqa Hammond, Greenland’s first female prime minister (2013-2014), how to explore this land […]
Fujiyoshida, Japan at Chureito Pagoda and Mt. Fuji getty Test your 2025 luck with these free-to-enter travel contests and sweepstakes. From credit card points to luxury ski getaways, entering takes only a few minutes of your time. Some of them allow you to enter once a day until the giveaway deadline. 10 Million Chase Points […]
A travel trend seen on TikTok shows how people are seeking trips that emphasize wellness and rest. “Hurkle-durkling” is a Scottish phrase that means to lounge in bed all day. The practice involves spending long periods of time snuggled under the covers after waking up with books, screens, snacks or other comforts — and now, hotels […]
ONE of the UK’s oldest cities has been named a top destination to visit this year – and there are some exciting things happening in 2025. Given city status back in the 12th century, Norwich is part of East Anglia which Lonely Planet named a top list of trending destinations. 6 Norwich is one of […]
Yangyel Lhaden Haa Valley, one of Bhutan’s least explored regions, has been listed among the 25 best places to travel in 2025 by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). Known for its pristine landscapes, unique cultural heritage, and sustainable tourism initiatives, Haa is gaining international recognition as a must-visit destination. The list was curated by BBC […]
Pirates from across the country attended the funeral of a 14-year-old fan of all things swashbuckling. Billy Maskell, from Liverton Mines, died on 15 December. He was born with the life-limiting Dravet syndrome. The teen, who was “always laughing and smiling”, loved pirates, so with the support of local pirate groups, a guard of honour […]
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? […]
