Rebecca Ann Hughes

Travel News

Winter Olympics will ramp up pressure on overtouristed Dolomites

This summer, Dolomite landowners ask tourists to pay a fee on one scenic route after 8,000 visitors arrived in one day.

16 January 2026

Destinations

Tourists are slowly returning to war-torn Libya after over a decade

Over the last two years, Libya has been making a deliberate push to attract international tourism.

16 January 2026

Moments

You can now reserve empty neighbouring seats on this budget airline

A 2023 consumer survey found that 42 per cent of passengers would consider paying a fee to have the middle seat empty.

15 January 2026

Destinations

This Portuguese island is the top trending destination in the world

Tripadvisor’s awards are based on 12 months of review data from its global travel community, providing an illuminating insight into what’s really exciting travellers.

13 January 2026

Moments

This low-cost carrier was Europe’s most on-time airline in 2025

Cirium also analysed data from airports around the world to find out which have the least delays and cancellations.

9 January 2026

Travel News

Travellers warned to prepare for delays as EES rollout expands

The new system has already been causing significant delays for air passengers.

9 January 2026

Travel News

Storm Goretti: UK flight cancellations and train disruption

Airports and rail operators are taking precautions, with closures and widespread cancellations continuing on Friday.

9 January 2026

World News

Travel chaos across Europe as Storm Goretti brings heavy snowfall

Flights across France and Belgium and Eurostar train services have been severely disrupted by the winter weather.

7 January 2026

Moments

Everything you need to know about Bulgaria’s new digital nomad visa

The country has also just switched its currency to the euro and became part of the Schengen Zone in 2025, making it a great base for travelling around Europe.

7 January 2026

Destinations

These new attractions are worth travelling to Europe for in 2026

From cultural institutions to food festivals, here are some of the things worth travelling for in 2026.

6 January 2026

Travel News

Hawaii climate cruise ship tax temporarily halted

The levies aim to boost funds for protecting Hawaii's nature and environment.

2 January 2026

Destinations

Swap overtouristed Dubai for nature-rich Oman in 2026

Here’s how to discover Bedouin traditions in the desert, turtle sanctuaries on the coast, and treks through the mountains in Oman.

1 January 2026

Moments

Why these one-of-a-kind saunas should be your 2026 itinerary

"The Nordics are redefining wellness in ways that feel both ancient and thrillingly modern,” says Off the Map Travel.

31 December 2025

Travel News

All the train companies set to rival Eurostar on Channel Tunnel routes

The Channel Tunnel operating company says the line has capacity for more services.

31 December 2025

Moments

How to get paid to move to Europe in 2026

Here’s how you can find support for moving to Europe - and maybe even get paid.

30 December 2025

Moments

Inside the surging wellness travel trend of reading retreats

Book breaks have been particularly popular with women between the ages of 30 and 50 looking to dedicate time to themselves without disturbances.

25 December 2025

Travel News

Poland is building a €30 billion mega-airport. When will it open?

Port Polska is envisioned as a gateway to Europe and as one of the largest transport hubs in the region.

23 December 2025

Moments

How Booking.com fraudsters are successfully scamming travellers

Earlier this year, consumer watchdog Which? released a comprehensive report uncovering myriad scams and security issues on Booking.com.

23 December 2025

Travel News

EES rollout leaves passengers waiting up to 3 hours at airports

A new report said the disruption at borders reflects the combination of several operational issues with the deployment of the EES.

19 December 2025

Climate

Spain prepares for heatwaves with national network of climate shelters

In 2025, the country experienced its hottest summer on record.

18 December 2025