‘Why does Venice have canals instead of roads?’: Questions from travelling with my 5-year-old
Exploring Italy with my curious five-year-old gave me a new perspective on travel. Five-year-olds are an unpredictable bunch.…
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Travel is both joyful and stressful. Here’s how I overcome anxiety on the road
Mental Health Awareness Week: How I keep depression and anxiety in check while travelling. As a long-time sufferer…
Which European cities are trying to cut back the number of cruise ship visits?
Destinations struggling with overtourism are putting a stop to ships that bring toxic emissions and millions of passengers.…
Missed the Northern Lights? Here’s how to see them next time without getting on a plane
If you’re looking for a greener way to see this stunning natural spectacle then these European destinations are…
‘Keep it in your heart’: You could be arrested for taking sand from the beach on this Italian island
**Taking Sand from Sardinia’s Beaches May Cost You €3,000 in Fines** Tourists caught smuggling sand, stones, and archaeological…
No more ‘sun, sex and sangria’ tourism in Ibiza and Mallorca under new alcohol laws
Holidaymakers also face fines of up to €1,500 for drinking in the streets. Fed up with rowdy, drunk…
Post-apocalyptic holiday resort overlooking the Adriatic Sea to be restored to its former glory
Could this bombed-out holiday resort overlooking the Adriatic Sea be restored to its former glory? Once a must-visit…
‘We pay dearly’: Menorcan town fed up with tourists has introduced visiting hours
Tourists regularly enter into homes, steal belongings and climb up balconies. With low-whitewashed buildings, narrow stone alleyways and…
Is weed still legal in Thailand? Here’s what tourists need to know as government u-turns
Pro-cannabis protesters rallied this week against plans to relist the plant as a narcotic. ADVERTISEMENT Dozens of pro-cannabis…
Demand for sustainable travel is booming: Will Eurostar add new routes?
Eurostar’s chief executive also said that she expects St Pancras and Paris Gare du Nord will be redesigned…