16 h. ago The extraordinary rise of bakery tourism: ‘People travel from all over the world. It’s mind

Beer crawls are out and bakery crawls are in, with people arranging whole days, weekends or even holidays around the search for the perfect loaf or croissantJust one day into a 225-mile hike across the width of Scotland last August, Dan Warren was feeling the burn, his old trail shoes wearing painfully thin. But neither sore feet nor swarms of midges would stop the librarian and his scientist wife, Dee Johnson, from reaching their goal: the promise of pastries at the Bakehouse in the west coast fishing town of Mallaig, a 14-day trek plus two ferry hops away from their home near Montrose.The pair are so-called “bakery pilgrims”, travelling significant distances in the pursuit of a fine loaf or bun. “Some of the time we were pushing through overgrown tracks, and there were lots of bogs,” Warren says of their journey. But their eventual reward was a soft brioche bun, filled with crème pâtissière and finished with crumble and berries. Continue reading...

Politics

17 h. ago People are getting freebies with 'honeymoon' hack that 'ruins fun for everyone'

Hotel employees have warned guests that they could be ruining the experience for others if they try out the trick

Technology

26 h. ago Government accused of ‘sabotaging’ tourism with ‘barriers to travel’

A report by the World Travel and Tourism Council found people visiting the UK spent £40.3 billion in 2024.

Politics

36 h. ago Travel chaos as major rail station used daily by 10,000 people closing for A MONTH

Huddersfield Station is to close for 30 days, which could cause problems for up to 300,000 travellers. The station, linked to major cities, will undergo a £70 million revamp

Events

42 h. ago M6 crash moment of madness as drivers play football after traffic grinds to a halt

Pictures show people ditching their cars on the M6 following major travel disruption on the motorway in Lancashire due to a crash that brought Easter traffic to a grinding halt

Events

4 d. ago Travel document warning as millions 'aren't applying' putting them at risk

New research has found the number of people applying for the key travel document has dropped for the second year in a row - but holidaymakers could be caught out

Events

5 d. ago Easter weekend travel warning issued ahead of ‘busiest’ day of travel

Holidaymakers are urged to check before they travel as people jet off for the bank holiday weekend

Events

6 d. ago New call for free train travel for every person over State Pension age to give them ‘true freedom’

An online petition argues that many older people can’t travel by train because fares are too high.

Politics

1 week ago ‘I’m super worried’: fewer UK tourists visiting US amid Trump’s policies and rhetoric

Number of Brits crossing Atlantic down 14.3% from 2024 – and the travel industry fears decline could continueAfter backpacker Rebecca Burke was arrested and locked up for nearly three weeks by US immigration ­officials in February, she started urging people not to travel to America.Britons seem to have listened: UK residents visiting the US were down 14.3% in March compared with the same month in 2024, official figures show. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Travel warnings issued for trans people planning trips to the US

Several European countries have issued travel advisories for their transgender, non-binary, and third-gender citizens hoping to travel to the US, after Donald Trump's recently signed executive order.

Events

1 week ago Tiny village with less than 700 people is 'one of prettiest in the Peak District'

Castleton in Derbyshire is a small village in the Peak District that is a big hit with tourists for its stunning scenery, walking routes and picturesque cottages

Politics

1 week ago Why are new passports and renewals taking so long and what caused Passport Office delays?

People across the UK have had to skip holidays or travel miles due to the delays

Politics

2 w. ago People convinced Universal theme park in the UK 'could get approval this week'

The potential for a Universal Studios theme park and resort in Bedford, UK, has excited fans of the US-based brand, with an announcement apparently on the horizon

Politics

2 w. ago Passport fees will increase this week with those who need urgent document hit hardest

People who need to travel urgently but don't have a passport will be hit with higher charges from Wednesday

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2 w. ago Travel expert explains passport issue that is ‘catching people off guard and denying entry'

A simple passport mistake can turn your summer getaway into a disaster, one expert is warning

Politics

2 w. ago Destination dubbed 'land of eternal youth' where 1/10 residents live to 100

One in 10 residents in the tiny Italian village live to be 100, an impressive statistic that has fascinated scientists.

Politics

2 w. ago Jet2 passengers urged to carry out check "at least 12 hours before your flight"

Jet2 is the third largest airline in the UK, and the largest travel operator, meaning millions of people will be jetting off with the company this year alone

Transport

2 w. ago Alarm you need to set to avoid 'sneaky' airline fees when travelling

Travel experts say the 29million people planning a foreign holiday this year need to avoid eight costly mistakes

Events

2 w. ago Did the Royals have magical powers? How English monarchs claimed to heal the sick by performing this one disgusting ritual

The Royal touch was a ritual practised over hundreds of years, where people would travel from far and wide to have their oozing boils massaged by a King or a Queen.

Politics

2 w. ago Travel warning for people applying for ETA to enter UK as 'people being scammed'

All European nationals need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to enter the UK as of Wednesday, April 2, 2025, however many tourists are falling victims of an online scam when trying to apply

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