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Spain stands as a top choice for expats due to its year-round sunshine, low cost of living, slow pace of life, delicious cuisine and endless beaches.Popular areas include Alicante, Girona, Barcelona, Madrid, and Málaga, where expats flock year after year.Málaga, Andalucia, is a firm favourite among expats from Britain, the US and beyond. Combining rich history, exciting nightlife and a beautiful coastline, the European country is an expat paradise. What's […]

Travellers to Singapore face severe consequences for drug-related offences, the UK Government advised Britons.The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) warned that evidence of drug use in your system upon arrival will lead to refusal of entry or arrest. This applies even if the drugs were consumed legally in another country.The FCDO warned that travellers can be screened for drugs in their system on arrival, including during transit stops.Those found […]

The UK Government has issued a travel warning for British nationals in India and Pakistan following military activity between the nations.The warning comes after yesterday's incidents when India launched an attack on Pakistan, with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) now monitoring the situation closely.Britons have been urged to stay updated with official travel advice and follow local authority instructions.The escalation has prompted concerns for UK citizens currently in […]

Ministers have been accused of using an obscure EU law to avoid fitting lifts in train stations, despite the UK having left the European Union.The government is still applying regulations that state lifts are not obligatory for stations with a daily average of fewer than 1,000 passengers, or with an accessible station within 31 miles on the same route.This rule remains part of the National Technical Specification Notice even after […]

British holidaymakers are increasingly concerned about anti-tourism protests in Spain, a travel industry chief has warned.There is a growing "perception" among some Britons that they are unwelcome in the popular holiday destination, according to chief executive of airline and tour operator Jet2 Steve Heapy.Spanish residents in tourist hotspots have organised several demonstrations against visitors in recent years, with protesters displaying antisocial banners saying "tourists go home".The impact of tourism on […]

Eighteen-year-olds will soon be allowed to drive trains as the Government lowers the minimum age requirement from 20 due to concerns over labour shortages.The Department for Transport (DfT) announced the change today as part of efforts to address the significant number of cancellations caused by driver unavailability.The decision comes as the rail industry faces growing staffing challenges.With almost 90 per cent of night-before cancellations occurring because a driver is not […]

British holidaymakers visiting Laos face two new travel warnings from the UK Government.The FCDO has highlighted increased military checkpoints in Bokeo Province due to clashes between the Lao army and armed groups.Additionally, travellers were made aware that the monsoon season, which runs from May to October, can cause significant transport disruptions.Bokeo ProvinceThe FCDO stated: "There are ongoing clashes between the Lao army and unidentified armed groups on the Laos-Thailand border […]

A Ryanair passenger jet was forced to abort its landing at Tenerife South Airport after touching down during stormy weather conditions last Thursday.Dramatic footage captured from the control tower shows the aircraft rocking from side to side as it approached the runway.The plane can be seen briefly touching down before sharply pitching upwards and climbing back into the air.The pilot had to perform what is known in aviation as a […]

Years after a boom in staycations, avid adventurers might have missed a fair few destinations off their list. It comes as no surprise that feverish travellers flock to fan-favourites such as the Cotswolds, the vast countryside across Yorkshire and bustling city breaks. But it does mean that some incredible landmarks fly under the radar.The UK currently welcomes more than 30 million visitors from abroad, with hopes to increase this to […]