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Spain Smashes Summer Visitor Records In 2025 Despite Overtourism Measures

Together, the two months saw 22.3 million tourists flock to Spain, far outstripping 2024’s figure of 21.8 million for ... Read more

ÖBB Scraps Sleeper From Paris To Vienna. Hop Aboard These Alternative Night Trains Instead

Nightjet services connecting Paris, Berlin and Vienna will no longer be offered as of 14 December 2025. Read more

Super Typhoon Ragasa Grounds Hundreds Of Flights Leaving Tens Of Thousands Stranded Across Asia

Passengers have been urged to check their flight status as airports brace for storm impact and major delays. Read more

From Smoking Indoors To Bringing Your Own Beer: Oktoberfest Rules That Could See Travellers Fined

While Oktoberfest may be renowned for its festive atmosphere, disregarding rules about public intoxication, among others... Read more

Why You Should Take A Slow Journey Through Tuscany On A Retro 1970s Train This Autumn

You’ll need to book quickly as the route is only running for a limited time this autumn. Read more

Venices Daytripper Fee Raised €5 Million In 2025, But Did It Curb Overtourism?

On the busiest day, 25,000 visitors paid the daytripper fee, a striking number equivalent to over half the resident popu... Read more

European Travellers To The US Will See ESTA Fee Almost Double At End Of September

The price hike comes as the US is experiencing a steep decline in foreign tourists, and could potentially further dissua... Read more

Rising Visa Costs Risk Accelerating US Travel Decline As New Fee Comes Into Effect

This US visa fee increase could further impact international arrivals, which have already been on the decline so far thi... Read more

ScotRail Abolishes Peak Rail Fares In Attempt To Encourage More People To Use Trains

The removal of peak rail fares is expected to significantly help passengers with savings and deal with the current cost ... Read more

ScotRail Abolishes Peak Rail Fares In Attempt To Encourage More People To Use Trains

The removal of peak rail fares is expected to significantly help passengers with savings and deal with the current cost ... Read more

Cheap Flights, Costly Choices: How Extreme Day Trips Are Fuelling Overtourism And Climate Damage

Budget ‘flying visits’ come at a great cost, contributing to overtourism and the climate crisis. Read more

Cheap Flights, Costly Choices: How Extreme Day Trips Are Fuelling Overtourism And Climate Damage

Budget ‘flying visits’ come at a great cost, contributing to overtourism and the climate crisis. Read more

Three Generations, One Trip: The Beautiful Chaos Of Travelling As A Family

Our trip to Montenegro brought chaos, bonding, belly laughs, and the surprising joy of multi-generational travel. Read more

Walking On Mars: Discover Mangystaus Alien Landscapes, Sacred Sites And Caspian Coast

From fossil-filled cliffs to hidden cave mosques, Mangystau offers a rare journey through nature, history, and culture. Read more

Ryanair Offers Oversized Baggage-spotting Bonuses For Staff As Low-cost Carriers Tighten Rules

Gate staff can earn €2.50 for every non-compliant bag they catch as Ryanair enforces its limits. Read more