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A baggage handler has warned passengers exactly which items to avoid packing in their luggage and also not to attach colourful accessories like ribbons to their suitcases.Many people mark their luggage with unique tags and strings in the hope of making them easier to spot when they arrive at their destination. The old hack may help single out bags on carousels, but it can interfere with scanning procedures, a baggage […]

Europe is attractive for expats because it ticks many boxes that foreigners seek after retirement.Starting a new life on Spanish soil requires thorough preparation, and choosing the right area is a crucial part of the process.James Blick, a YouTuber who owns the account Spain Revealed, has shed light on the different destinations that make good homes for expats.In a recent clip, the content creator touched on several reasons Valencia has […]

Britons heading to Germany have been issued a "natural disaster" warning. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) shared: "Floods are affecting some parts of Germany, particularly in Bavaria and Baden Wurttemberg."Follow the advice of the local authorities, as well as the German Met Office, and be sure to check your transport plans before you travel." Five people have been confirmed dead as a result of the flooding. One of […]

Commuter railway services between London Euston and major cities across the UK have been suspended until 10am after a person was hit by a train.Links from London to Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool and Glasgow across the Avanti West Coast Main Line have been called off, with the operator urging passengers to look elsewhere to get in and out of the capital.Tragedy struck just before 6am today, while Avanti West Coast has […]

Britons have been given fresh guidance on visiting Italy. Holidaymakers have been told what to do in the event their passport is lost or stolen.The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) told Britons: "If your passport is lost or stolen, you must renew your passport or apply for an emergency travel document."Italy is known for its idyllic sceneryGETTY IMAGES"HM Passport Office will consider your passport damaged if you cannot read […]

A Dutch tourist has defaced a wall in an ancient Roman house that survived the volcanic eruption of Mount Vesuvius.Italian police have confirmed the 27-year-old tourist tagged graffiti on a frescoed wall in Herculaneum, near Naples and Pompeii.The tourist was swiftly identified after staff at the archaeological site discovered graffiti writing made with a black, indelible marker pen on a white section of a painted wall.Police said the writing was […]

Anti-tourist sentiment in Spain has made some Britons rethink their holiday plans. In recent weeks, protests about overtourism have been carried out across the country. A recent disruption in Majorca saw around 10,000 protesters work their way through Palma. In Ibiza, another protest took place with around 1,000 demonstrators.Britons flock to Spain for sun, sea and sandGETTY IMAGES"My money will be spent in a country that welcomes tourists. I'm not […]

Britons heading to Iceland on holiday have been given new advice following a series of volcanic eruptions.The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) warned holidaymakers: "Volcanic eruptions and earthquakes are common in Iceland."Recently there has been a series of volcanic eruptions on the Reykjanes peninsula in south-west Iceland, the latest on May 29. "These have affected the town of Grindavik and the area to the north of it. Stay away […]

Molly Gaudette, 30, moved to Dubai from the United States three years ago to teach in an international school. She spoke to GB News about the best things the UAE has to offer, how to hack the heat, and why Facebook is a must have for expats.For Molly, life in Dubai is varied and exciting. She said: "The ocean is really accessible - I can be at the ocean in […]