Travelling more is on many people’s retirement bucket list. Usually, it involves continuing to live in the UK but taking a few extra holidays a year. However, the more adventurous among us might wish to go further. Last year, for example, Samuel wrote to the IC Portfolio Clinic seeking suggestions on how to get his […]
The single best place to visit this year? With so many cool cities to explore and fun new things to do, that’s quite a tricky title to award, but HelloSafe, an insurance comparison site, has had a go at it. The company has analysed a bunch of countries and given them an overall score, based […]
Most people would make a beeline for the beach for their summer holiday, right? Wrong. According to the latest flight data from Mastercard, Japan’s sprawling capital Tokyo has emerged as this summer’s trending destination. Using data from the Official Airline Guide, Mastercard analysed the change in flight bookings between 2019 and 2024 to identify the most popular spots for a summer […]
This sponsored content was created in collaboration with a Skift partner. With the summer travel season fast approaching, family vacations are top of mind. Skift Research shows that 31% of travelers are interested in multi-generational travel that includes parents, in-laws, and children. Meanwhile, IPX1031’s Travel Outlook Survey reveals that 57% of Americans plan to take […]
The first episode of Channel 4‘s controversial new dating show Virgin Island finally hit screens on Monday, and viewers were quick to slam the opener as ‘excruciating’. The series follows 12 adults who have never had sex before, who travel to a retreat in Croatia to complete a range of tasks in the hope of […]
Travelling solo can be an incredibly rewarding experience, but it can also be lonely. Travel expert Will Sarson has shared his top tips for beating loneliness while travelling alone. Loneliness can be hard but these tips will help(Image: Alexander Spatari via Getty Images) If you’ve ever ventured on a solo journey, you’ll know it’s an […]
Open to students of architecture, interior design and related built environment subjects in the UK – the bursary will award a single applicant £2,500 to travel from June to November this year as part of their education or wider studies. The award was set up in 2018 and is named after the architect Karla Roman […]
Traveling wasn’t unusual for Jim Laabs, a 72-year-old retiree from the Midwest. As a former regional sales director, Laabs spent 65% to 70% of his time on the road in the US and Canada. Later in his career, his partner would join him. But as they approached retirement, they wanted to take it slower — […]
If you have ever been travelling by yourself, you know it can be an incredible experience. Solo travel allows you to move at your own pace, and experience new cultures and make friends with the locals. But, it can also be a challenge. When you travel alone, you can get a little lonely. Will Sarson, […]
Thousands of Blue Badge holders in Scotland may be unaware of the additional benefits attached to the parking permit. How to apply for a Blue Badge More than 235,700 Blue Badge holders in Scotland may not be aware of a little-known travel boost the permit can unlock. People with a disability living in Scotland may […]
