More than 60,000 homes are without power as Storm Amy continues to batter Scotland with widespread travel disruption and flooding. Wind gusts in excess of 100 mph have damaged power supplies, brought down trees and strewn debris across roads and properties. The north of Scotland faces a new amber warning for “damaging” winds with gusts […]
A woman who has travelled to more than 50 countries has revealed the best holiday destinations for tourists hoping to avoid the EU’s new fingerprint system. With the Entry/Exit System (EES) coming into force on October 12, many sunseekers are worried about potential teething problems. The scheme is designed to strengthen border security and ultimately […]
LIVERPOOL fans making the journey to Stamford Bridge for their match against Chelsea face nightmare train cancellations just hours before kick-off. Storm Amy has caused damage to track infrastructure that has meant trains running from Liverpool Lime Street and Runcorn have been cancelled. 2 Trains from Liverpool Lime Street have been cancelled ahead of the […]
One of the best parts about traveling is realizing just how different the world can be. The way people eat, talk, and move through daily life shifts dramatically from place to place. But let’s be honest—sometimes those differences make us stand out in ways that aren’t exactly flattering. As an American, I’ve noticed more than […]
Holidays are usually about treating yourself, an extra glass of wine, dessert after every meal, but indulgence can leave you feeling sluggish once you’re back home. Poor gut health can cause bloating, constipation, and low energy, making it worth considering cleaner, gut-friendly options while travelling. Nishtha Patel, a nutritionist and functional medicine practitioner specialising in gut health said: “In the West, […]
An epic new cruise ship, the largest in the world, took a major step closer to entering service in recent weeks ahead of its 2026 launch. Legend of the Seas is the third of Royal Caribbean‘s Icon Class ships, which set a new standard in terms of scale and onboard attractions for pleasure vessels. The new cruise ship class […]
I thought I knew everything about travel insurance until a midnight phone call from a Bangkok hospital changed my life forever. My best friend Sarah was unconscious, her parents were frantically trying to wire money across continents, and I was googling “medical evacuation costs” while sitting in a fluorescent-lit waiting room that smelled of antiseptic […]
Flights and trains have been cancelled and a number of roads are closed as Storm Amy brings disruption to the island of Ireland and Scotland. In the Republic of Ireland, a man in his 40s has died in County Donegal in a “weather-related incident”, gardaí (Irish police) have said. About 40,000 properties in Northern Ireland […]
Passengers have been warned ‘do not travel’ after the Met Office issued an amber weather alert for ‘disruptive’ 100mph winds as Britain faces the wrath of Storm Amy. As satellite images show its formation over the UK, amber and yellow warnings have been extended to cover all of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, running from […]
Museums The Smithsonian Institution, which includes 21 museums and the National Zoo in and around Washington DC, will remain open until at least 6 October 2025, according to a notice on its website. The Smithsonian receives 62% of funding from the federal government and admission to its museums is free, but officials have not said […]
