3 d. ago Experience: I travelled the world delivering letters to strangers

In Galápagos, travellers leave post in an old barrel in the hope it will be picked up – I decided to help outI have always loved travelling, and have spent most of my adult life either on the move or planning my next adventure. In 2014, I was living in London when my dad, Eric, was diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND). I immediately moved back to my home town of New Plymouth in New Zealand, to help and spend time with him.When he passed away in October 2022, I wanted to find a way to process my grief, and I was desperate to get back out into the world. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Starmer lifts Brexit red tape on certain imports from next month

The new sanitary and phytosanitary deal with the EU will eliminate routine border checks for food exports

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9 d. ago 'I turned up for Ryanair flight and was furious I didn't have seat'

A man has taken to TikTok to share his "scam" experience after he and his travel companion were allegedly denied boarding on a Ryanair flight because there was only one seat left

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1 week ago Brits brace for summer holiday chaos as major UK airports threaten strike action

UK holidaymakers could experience serious travel disruption over the busy summer holiday period, as workers in two major airports could ballot over strike action against their employer

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1 week ago UK passport warning as travellers experience Brexit rule hell at airports

Swathes of Brits have been stung by a post-Brexit passport rule that has sparked mass confusion - and resulted in passengers being denied boarding, despite having documentation that is still 'in date'

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2 w. ago Mum's warning to tourists after son arrested in Thailand 'set

Jamie Louis Swain was arrested in Thailand when a bag of cocaine was found in his passport, and his mother has now issued a stark warning to anyone travelling to the country.

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2 w. ago I was sent home from the US for a trivial reason... now I get a lump in my throat when I visit other countries

An Aussie tourist has revealed why she gets nervous when she travels overseas after living through a traumatising US experience.

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2 w. ago I was deported from the US for a trivial reason... now I get a lump in my throat when I visit other countries

An Aussie tourist has revealed why she gets nervous when she travels overseas after living through a traumatising US experience.

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2 w. ago Experts warn travellers risk being turned away at the airport as passport picture makeup is trending on TikTok

Experts have warned travelers risk being turned away at the airport over their passport picture makeup which includes, contouring, shaping brows, drawing on fake freckles and plumping lips

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2 w. ago 'I flew Emirates business class and loved the perks but it came at a price'

A travel vlogger shared her experiences of taking her flight of fancy, highlighting all the bells and whistles fellow travellers can enjoy

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2 w. ago The Arctic adventure so thrilling I forgot to look for the northern lights

There’s more to Lapland than chasing aurora borealis and searching for Santa, as Harriet Mallinson discovers on a survival experience in Sweden

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2 w. ago Scottish city emerges as hotspot for ‘traveltech’ investment

“The application of artificial intelligence across the traveltech landscape is transforming every aspect of how we discover, book and experience travel”

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2 w. ago Youth mobility scheme shouldn’t only benefit ‘middle class kids’ – Labour MP

Sir Keir Starmer had told the Commons the newly-agreed ‘youth experience scheme’ will allow young British people to travel and work in Europe.

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2 w. ago Holidaymakers warned as passport trend could see them turned away from airport

Experts are warning Brits to avoid the trend, as it could cause issues at the airport and even see you denied boarding

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2 w. ago Secrets of Notre Dame restoration among travel experiences money actually can buy

From decorating cakes at a celeb-loved bakery to learning about Notre Dame’s reconstruction - the most exciting travel experiences money can buy

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2 w. ago Londoners given 'holiday glow' experience to see how it affects their mood

Virgin Atlantic's multi-sensory experience was created to give people a 'holiday glow' - and it was all thanks to a combination of red-light therapy, drinks, and scents

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3 w. ago Airport queues could be on way out as UK seeks deal to let Brits use EU passport gates

Downing Street confirmed that the deal is "close", and it could mean an end to the queueing problems British travellers have experienced since Brexit, at least in European airports

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3 w. ago Beautiful island 'just like Sicily' but with few tourists dubbed 'hidden gem'

Silba, a picturesque island in Croatia, offers pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, and a rich cultural heritage, making it an ideal destination for travellers seeking tranquillity and authentic experiences

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3 w. ago Urgent travel warning as 7 million Brits unaware of crucial passport rule

Travel experts are warning British holidaymakers to familiarise themselves with the passport mandates of the countries they visit, as new research shows many are uninformed

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3 w. ago I stayed at Crossbasket Castle near Glasgow and enjoyed their new entertainment led dining experience

One of the most exciting hotel launches of the year sees Crossbasket Castle in Scotland move into a new era of hospitality with an entertainment led dining experience, Trocadero’s, overseen by Michelin star chef Michel Roux.

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