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The south of France has always been a popular destination for expats moving abroad, with its rich culture and gorgeous weather.An expat who moved from the United States to France shared his experience living abroad.Jeff moved to the French city of Perpignan 10 months ago and spoke about how he adores it.He said: "I love it. So far, it has been great; I don't have any real complaints. The people […]

When visiting another country, it's important to respect its culture and customs. In light of Ramadan, which is currently being observed by Muslims in Egypt, Britons have been issued fresh guidance.This comes as Britons travelling to Turkey, Egypt and the UAE were given new guidelines so they don't cause "offence".In the most recent travel advisory for Egypt, holidaymakers were encouraged to moderate their behaviour and be aware of heightened security […]

A “drunk” passenger on an EasyJet flight from Manchester to Tunisia caused so much disruption that the plane was forced to divert to Italy.The man from Doncaster was hauled off the Airbus A320 by police officers after it landed on Sardinia, an Italian island in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea.Passengers say the disruptive man, who was with a group of 16 others, insulted fellow travellers and cabin crew during […]

A new travel warning has been issued to British tourists regarding sexual assault when travelling abroad.The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) highlighted a specific risk in Laos, Southeast Asia.Urging holidaymakers to be vigilant, the FCDO warned that "there is a risk of harassment when travelling alone".Britons in Laos were advised to use a known taxi service, either booked by their accommodation or one of the local taxi apps.There is […]

British travellers are being warned of a "false economy" that could leave them with a six-figure bill whilst on holiday.Those who may be flying away for Easter are urged to take more care when buying travel insurance, as new data shows many are risking huge medical bills by not declaring pre-existing health conditions.According to AllClear Travel Insurance, 63 per cent of people with medical conditions have knowingly withheld information — […]

A new study has revealed the world's most disappointing tourist attractions, with two UK spots making the list.According to findings, Stonehenge ranks third on the global ranking of "biggest tourist destination letdowns", with Loch Ness placing tenth.The research, conducted by experts at CasiMonka, analysed social media posts and online reviews to determine which famous sites fail to live up to expectations.Stonehenge, located in Wiltshire, England, scored an "abysmal" 73.86 out […]

Drivers across the south of England have been handed a huge lifeline as Labour pushes ahead with the controversial Lower Thames Crossing.Earlier today, Heidi Alexander, Secretary of State for Transport, confirmed development consent for the Lower Thames Crossing application.The 14.5-mile road will connect Kent, Thurrock and Essex, and link the existing road network from the A2/M2 to the M25.This will include the development of two new tunnels running southbound and […]

Britons have been warned of violent protests across Turkey, with police deploying tear gas and water cannons to control demonstrators in Istanbul and other cities.The demonstrations, which have intensified in recent days, have prompted authorities to take strong measures against protesters.According to the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), these protests have the potential to escalate quickly into violence.The FCDO has issued warnings to people in affected areas, advising them […]

Ryanair has launched a new subscriber discount scheme called "Prime" that promises to save frequent flyers up to five times the annual subscription cost.The budget airline's new service costs £79 for a 12-month subscription and could save members who fly 12 times per year up to £420.Membership is limited to 250,000 customers on a first come, first served basis, with subscribers able to sign up immediately via the Ryanair website.The […]